Published on: Jul 25, 2025 8:45 am IST|Updated on: Jul 24, 2025 3:48 pm IST
Australia have been sheerly dominant ever since they stepped foot in the Caribbean. After thrashing apart West Indies in the 3-match Test series by 3-0, the mighty Aussies have kicked off the T20I series in a dominant manner by winning the first two games at the Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica.
Now the two teams will move to Warner Park in Basseterre, St. Kitts, for the third T20I of the series. Australia has been ruthless so far in the series, particularly with the bat. They have been chasing scores in this series so far, and have managed to reach the target well before the allotted 20 overs. The likes of Mitchell Marsh, Josh Inglis, Cameron Green, and Mitchell Owen have been piling runs consistently with brisk pace, making them a daunting batting unit.
West Indies, on the other hand, have a lot to ponder after two disappointing outings on the trot. Their top order has yielded runs in both games, but the middle and lower order haven’t contributed much. The batters need to step up and show some resilience to stand there with a set batter. Also, their bowling needs to up the ante, and they should not leak runs with ease. It is a do-or-die scenario for West Indies, as one more loss would mean a series loss for them, their second T20I series loss in the calendar year.
Let’s delve deeper into this post for the WI vs AUS Dream11 prediction.
Date: 26th July 2025 Time: 04:30 AM IST Venue: Warner Park in Basseterre, St. Kitts
Matches Played: 24 AUS won: 13 WI won: 11 No Result: 0
West Indies and Australia started their head-to-head battle with 11 wins apiece before this series. After two wins on the trot, Australia has now taken the upper hand with 13 wins, and West Indies have 11 wins to their name from 24 matches.
Warner Park in Basseterre, St. Kitts is known for its batting-friendly surface, especially in the early stages of a T20I. The pitch offers consistent bounce and pace, allowing stroke-makers to capitalize during the powerplay. However, as the match progresses, the surface tends to slow down slightly, bringing spinners into play. Seamers may find some movement under lights, but containment becomes key in the middle overs. With short boundaries and a quick outfield, batters who settle in can accelerate rapidly. Historically, chasing teams have had more success at this venue, making the toss a strategic factor.
Here are some key T20I match stats of Warner Park in Basseterre, St. Kitts:
WI vs AUS Team News and Expected Playing XI
WI Expected Playing XI: Brandon King, Shai Hope (C/WK), Roston Chase, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford/Evin Lewis, Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder, Gudakesh Motie, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph/Jediah Blades
AUS Expected Playing XI: Mitchell Marsh (C), Mitchell Owen, Josh Inglis (WK), Cameron Green, Glenn Maxwell, Cooper Connolly, Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa
As per the betting odds provided by most of the bettors, the visitors, Australia, are tipped as the favorites to win this match and take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the 5-match series.
The all-important clash between West Indies and Australia will be played on Saturday, July 26, at 4:30 AM (IST). Online live streaming will take place on the FanCode app. There is no TV streaming available for this series in India.
Wicket-keepers: Shai Hope, Josh Inglis Batters: Shimron Hetmyer, Cameron Green, Mitchell Owen, Brandon King All-Rounders: Romario Shepherd, Roston Chase Bowlers: Akeal Hosein, Nathan Ellis, Ben Dwarshuis
C/VC Options- Shimron Hetmyer, Josh Inglis, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green