West Indies vs Australia 5th T20I Prediction: Pitch Report, Weather Forecast, Playing XI and More

As the five-match T20I series between West Indies and Australia draws to a close, all eyes are on the 5th and final T20I. 

Australia has already secured the series, leading 3-0, but the West Indies will be desperate to avoid a clean sweep and end the series on a high note. This match, like the others, will be played at Warner Park in Basseterre, St. Kitts.

Pitch Report

Warner Park has been a batter's paradise throughout this series. The surface offers very little for the bowlers, with the ball coming onto the bat nicely. This has led to high-scoring encounters, with 200+ totals being chased down in previous matches. 

Expect another flat track that favors stroke play. The team winning the toss is highly likely to bowl first, as all matches in the series so far have been won by the chasing side. 

The pitch tends to get even better for batting under lights, and dew could also play a role later in the evening.

Weather Forecast

The weather forecast for the 5th T20I in St. Kitts on July 29, 2025, predicts a chance of scattered thunderstorms. The temperature is expected to be around 31°C, with humidity at approximately 75%. 

There's a 20% chance of precipitation, and winds are expected to blow around 29 km/h. While there's a possibility of interruptions, a full game is still expected.

Probable Playing XI

West Indies (Likely): Brandon King, Shai Hope (c & wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Roston Chase, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Matthew Forde, Jediah Blades.

Australia (Likely): Mitchell Marsh (c), Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis (wk), Cameron Green, Tim David, Mitchell Owen, Aaron Hardie, Sean Abbott, Xavier Bartlett, Adam Zampa, Nathan Ellis. 

Prediction

Australia goes into the 5th T20I as the clear favorites. Their all-round performance, particularly their aggressive batting and ability to chase down big totals, has been superior. 

While the West Indies will be fighting for pride, Australia's momentum and depth make them likely to complete a clean sweep. 

Expect another high-scoring game, with the chasing team having the advantage.