Published on: Jul 20, 2025 5:23 am IST | Updated on: Jul 18, 2025 1:54 pm IST
Australia ripped apart the hosts, West Indies, in the 3-match Test series by 3-0. Test cricket doesn’t bring out the best of the West Indies, but T20Is do, and taking this into consideration, West Indies will march into the Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica, for the first T20I against Australia. Test cricket is Australia’s forte, whereas T20 is West Indies’ happy place. Therefore, expect some sort of redemption from West Indies in this series after they got humiliated in the Test series. In this post, we have come up with free expert tips for the 1st WI vs AUS T20I at the Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica.
West Indies are a formidable unit in T20Is, they always have been. However, Australia have momentum by their side after winning the Test series 3-0. The hosts are in red-hot form and will look to continue from where they left off in the Test series. As per the odds, Australia remains the favorite to win this contest. Therefore, it’s obvious that the win probability will fall in Australia’s favor. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the WI vs AUS 1st T20I in Jamaica.
WI: 42% win chance AUS: 58% win chance
The Aussie wicket-keeper batter has been in good touch in recent games. The right-hander has scored 236 runs in his last 8 games at an average of 47.2 and a strike rate of 167.37.
Matthew Short was in the form of his life with both bat and ball in the recently concluded MLC 2025. He scored over 400 runs and scalped more than 8 wickets in the tournament. He will be a crucial bet in this match.
Windies skipper was decent with the bat in the recently concluded Test series and will be batting at no 3 in the T20Is. Expect him to be among runs.
Shimron Hetmyer had a dream run in the recently concluded MLC 2025 for Seattle Orcas, especially in the closing stages of the tournament. He was the leading run-getter for Orcas with 2 scores of unbeaten 90+. If Hetmyer gets going in this series, West Indies will be the serious contender to win this match.
Check out our prediction for the WI vs AUS 1st ODI at the Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica.
After a humbling 3-0 defeat in the Test series, West Indies must regroup quickly to challenge Australia in the format they’ve historically thrived in, i.e., T20 cricket. The first T20I at Sabina Park on 21 July 2025 offers a fresh canvas, and the Caribbean side must paint it with flair, aggression, and tactical precision.
To tame Australia, West Indies need early breakthroughs from Alzarri Joseph and Romario Shepherd, while Akeal Hosein and Gudakesh Motie must exploit the spin-friendly middle overs. With the bat, Shai Hope, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, and Andre Russell must anchor and accelerate, targeting Australia’s pace-heavy attack.
A score of 180+ will be crucial at Sabina Park, where chasing isn’t always easy. If West Indies can dominate the powerplay and finish strong, they might just flip the script and remind the world why T20 is their playground.
Australia will kick off their ICC T20 World Cup 2026 preparations with a five-match T20I series against West Indies at Sabina Park, Kingston. With the global tournament less than a year away, this series marks the beginning of a 17-match roadmap aimed at refining combinations and testing bench strength.
Led by Mitchell Marsh, Australia’s squad features a mix of seasoned campaigners and rising stars. Power-hitters like Tim David, Glenn Maxwell, and Matthew Short will anchor the batting, while the bowling unit boasts variety with Adam Zampa, Nathan Ellis, and Ben Dwarshuis. The inclusion of Mitch Owen and Cooper Connolly signals a shift toward grooming versatile all-rounders.
Selectors are also experimenting with wicketkeeping options, bringing in Jake Fraser-McGurk as cover for Josh Inglis, who’s managing a back issue. With Travis Head rested and Marcus Stoinis absent, Australia will trial new middle-order roles and bowling combinations.
After underwhelming T20 World Cup campaigns in 2022 and 2024, this series is crucial for Australia to reset their white-ball strategy. Dominating in Caribbean conditions will not only boost confidence but also help finalize their core squad for the 2026 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 22 WI won: 11 AUS won: 11 No Result: 0 RECENT form PAKISTAN: L L NR NR W RECENT form AUSTRALIA: L NR W W W
There not much to separate the two sides in head-to-head contests. Having played against each other on 22 occasions, both teams have managed to win 11 games each. However, in the last 5 meetings, Australia has dominated the rivalry with 4 wins to their name.
How will the two teams, i.e., Australia and West Indies, fare in the 1st T20I? Let’s take a look.
Mitchell Marsh (C), Matthew Short, Mitchell Owen, Josh Inglis (WK), Glenn Maxwell, Tim David, Cameron Green/Aaron Hardie, Nathan Ellis, Xavier Bartlett, Adam Zampa, Sean Abbott
Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Shai Hope (C/WK), Sherfane Rutherford, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Andre Russell, Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder, Alzarri Joseph, Akeal Hosein
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 1st T20I match between West Indies and Australia at the Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica:
With dew likely to play a role in the second innings and chasing becoming easier under lights, both captains may opt to bowl first if they win the toss. Expect Australia to back their strong chasing record, while West Indies might rely on early breakthroughs to defend a total.
Where to Watch Today’s Match
The online live streaming of the 1st T20I match of the Australia Tour of West Indies will take place live on the Fancode App. TV viewers can’t watch this match live in India.
Given the current form of the two teams and as per the odds, Australia is the firm favorite to win this contest and go 1-0 up in the T20I series. The West Indies have managed only a solitary win out of their last 5 T20Is, making them the least favorite team in this contest. Therefore, as per our prediction, the visitors, Australia, are expected to win the WI vs AUS Dream11 Prediction 1st T20I match.