Australia vs West Indies 2nd Test: In what promises to be a thrilling encounter, the West Indies and Australia are all set to lock horns against each other in the second and final test match of the two-match test series. It will be a day-night test match, and the match will be played between the two sides tomorrow at Brisbane’s iconic cricket ground, The Gabba. The game will start at 9:30 a.m. IST and 14:00 p.m. local time. The Pat Cummins-led Aussies currently lead the two-match series 1-0
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The hosts won the first test easily by 10 wickets within the first three days, and they would be looking to whitewash the visitors with a victory in the second test. Opting to bowl first in the Adelaide Test match, the hosts dismissed all the players of the visitors for 188 runs in the first inning. Kirk Mckenzie (50 runs) was the only Windies batter to score a half century. Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood took four wickets each, while Nathan Lyon and Mitchell Starc were satisfied with one wicket.
The Aussies scored 283 runs in their first inning, as Travis Head (119 runs) was the best Aussie batter. Debutant Shamar Joseph picked up his maiden five-wicket haul and helped his side restrict the visitors to a below-par total. In reply, the Aussies bundled out the Windies for a mere 120 runs in the second innings thanks to a fifer from Josh Hazlewood (5/35) and a brace of wickets from Nathan Lyon (2/4)
The Pat Cummins-led side easily chased down the target of 26 runs in their second innings as they won the first test match by 10 wickets. The West Indies would be looking to bounce back with a win in the second test in order to avoid getting whitewashed by the Australians. However, it’s going to be really difficult for the visitors, as the Kangaroos are a really tough team to beat in their home conditions.
Match Information
- Tour: West Indies tour of Australia
- Match: Windies vs Australia, 2nd Test Match
- Date: January 25, 2024
- Day and Time: Thursday, 9:30 am IST, 14:00 Local Time
- Venue: The Gabba, Brisbane, Australia
West Indies vs Australia: Head-to-Head Records
The West Indies and Australia have competed against each other in 119 test matches. The Aussies have dominated the Windies in the longest format of the game, where the Men in Yellow have come out victorious on 61 occasions while the Windies have tasted success in 32 games. 25 matches have ended in a draw, and 1 match ended in a tie between the two teams.
- Total Match Played: 119
- Australia Won: 61
- West Indies Won: 32
- Draws: 25
- Tie: 1
Pitch Report
The Gabba is the pinnacle of a dependable cricket ground in Australia, known for its constancy and genuineness. Traditionally, this legendary ground delivers significant bounce and carry, suiting fast bowlers’ skills while also providing stroke-makers with a consistent and equal bounce. Assume that the match lasts for the full five days. In such circumstances, the playing surface will most certainly wear and tear, allowing tall fast bowlers to exploit irregular bounces with devastating effect, particularly in the good-length sector.
West Indies vs Australia: Live Streaming Details
One can watch the 1st Test match between the West Indies and Australia on the Star Sports network on television, and the match will also be broadcast on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website.
Brisbane Weather Forecast
The opening three days of the Australia vs. West Indies second test match seem encouraging, with no rain and mild breezes predicted in the excellent weather prediction. During this time, cricket lovers will get to enjoy the cricket action between both sides, as the playing conditions are going to be perfect. But there’s some concern over the final two days of the game since overcast conditions are predicted for the last two days.
Australia vs West Indies: Playing 11
Australia: Steve Smith, Usman Khawaja, Cameron Green, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Travis Head, Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Nathan Lyon.
West Indies: Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Kraigg Brathwaite (c), Alick Athanaze, Kirk McKenzie, Justin Greaves, Kavem Hodge, Kevin Sinclair, Joshua Da Silva (wk), Alzarri Joseph, Kemar Roach, and Shamar Joseph.
Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 1 for WI vs AUS
- Wicket Keepers: Joshua Da Silva
- Batters: Steve Smith, Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne
- All-rounders: Chris Green
- Bowlers: Nathan Lyon, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Alzarri Joseph and Josh Hazlewood
Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 2 for WI vs AUS
- Wicket Keepers: Alex Carey
- Batters: Steve Smith, Usman Khawaja and Travis Head
- All-rounders: Chris Green and Justin Greaves
- Bowlers: Nathan Lyon, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc and Shamar Joseph
Captain and Vice-Captain Options
Travis Head, Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins and Shamar Joseph
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