With the T20 World Cup 2024 not far away, all teams are looking to get prepared for the mega event. Australia and West Indies will also start their preparation with a three-match T20 series starting on Friday. Both teams have already played tests and ODI series.
The first T20 match will take place on Friday at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart. Mitchell Marsh will lead the hosts, with some of the big names coming back, while West Indies will see the return of their key players. So it is expected to be a high-voltage series.
AUS vs WI: Match Details
Date: 09 February, 2024 (Friday)
Time: 01:30 pm I.S.T.
Venue: Bellerive Oval, Hobart
AUS vs WI: Live Streaming Details
Fans can watch the first T20 between Australia and West Indies on TV through Star Sports Networks channels, which are also available in HD. There is another way, which is to tune into Disney plus Hostar and enjoy the game for free.
AUS vs WI: Head-to-Head
West Indies are slightly ahead of Australia in the shorter format. Both teams have come up against each other 19 times, with West Indies coming out victorious in 10 games while Australia have registered nine victories.
AUS vs WI: Pitch Report
The Hobart surface is slightly on the slower side, so the ball sometimes stays low, which makes the shot-making a bit difficult. Hence, after winning the toss, the team can opt to chase.
AUS vs WI: Predicted XIs
Australia: David Warner, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (c), Josh Inglis, Aaron Hardie, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Sean Abbott, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Jason Behrendorff
West Indies: Brandon King, Johnson Charles, Nicholas Pooran, Shai Hope, Rovman Powell (c), Andre Russell, Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph
AUS vs WI: Predicted XI
Wicket-keepers: Nicholas Pooran, Josh Inglis
Batters: Mitchell Marsh, Travis Head, Rovman Powell
All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell (vice captain), Andre Russell (captain), Jason Holder
Bowler: Sean Abbott, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph
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