Australia vs West Indies – 1st T20 International Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Australia vs West Indies taking place? Wednesday, October 5th, 2022 – 09:10 (UK)
Where is Australia vs West Indies taking place? Metricon Stadium, Carrara
What is the expected weather for Australia vs West Indies? 12-19c dry with partial cloud.
What channel is Australia vs West Indies on? The match will be televised live on BT Sport in the UK
Where can I stream Australia vs West Indies? BT Sport subscribers will be able to stream the match live via the BT Sport website and app
LAST MEETING
Australia beat West Indies by eight wickets
THE LOWDOWN
AUSTRALIA
- Following their whistle-stop tour of India, Australia now get set for T20i action on their own soil as they enter their final preparations for the T20 World Cup on home soil where they’ll be aiming to retain the title they won only last year.
- All-round Mitchell Marsh is set to return to action for the hosts, but only as a batter whilst this match and series is expected to come too soon for Marcus Stoinis as he continues his race to full fitness in time for the beginning of the T20 World Cup.
WEST INDIES
- West Indies were plagued into disarray ahead of this contest after Shimron Hetmyer was dropped from the squad for both this series and the T20 World Cup after missing his flight to Australia and he has already been replaced by the West Indies’ selection panel, with Shamarh Brooks called up.
- Leg-spin bowler Yannic Cariah could feature despite having not played a T20 match since 2016 as West Indies look to balance out their squad.
THE PREDICTION
Whilst West Indies contain a number of players in good form following the recently concluded Caribbean Premier League, they are yet to really click as a unit for the national team. That is the biggest challenge for the tourists going forward and Australia pose a stern examination here. The reigning T20 World Cup champions are packed full of power with the bat and whilst the balance of their team may not be perfect due to injuries, they should have plenty in the tank bowling wise to dictate proceedings here and ultimately win this first match vs the Windies.
