Published on: Jul 22, 2025 12:59 pm IST | Updated on: Jul 24, 2025 10:06 am IST
It’s time for the final international game of one of West Indies’s prolific all-rounders, Andre Russell. The illustrious career of Russell will come to an end at his home ground, i.e., Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica, against the mighty Australian team. We are up for the second T20I between West Indies and Australia in Jamaica on 23 July. After losing the first T20I by 3 wickets, West Indies would be hoping to give Russell a fitting farewell with a win in this game. In this post, we have come up with free expert tips for the 1st WI vs AUS T20I at Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica.
West Indies were rolling in the first T20I when Roston Chase and skipper Shai Hope were going bonkers in their partnership of 91 runs for the second wicket. At one stage, it looked like West Indies would go beyond 220, but a 3-wicket over of Ben Dwarshuis changed the momentum in favor of the visitors, and ultimately that over proved to be the turning point. With momentum by their side, Australia will yet again have the upper hand. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the WI vs AUS 2nd T20I in Jamaica.
WI: 39% win chance AUS: 61% win chance
Right from the Major League Cricket in the USA, Shimron Hetmyer has been in blistering hitting form. He scored a swashbuckling 38 off 19 deliveries in the last game and once again is expected to be among runs.
The Windies skipper opened the innings in the last game and scored a brilliant 55 off 39 deliveries. Expect him to be among runs in this match as well.
The Aussie skipper hit 3 sixes in the last game on his course to 24 runs. He missed out on a big knock but expect him to deliver in this match.
Cameron green is fresh off a fifty from the last game. He scored 51 off 26 deliveries and helped Australia chase down the total. With Green batting at 4 and getting ample deliveries to face, expect him to be among runs.
Check out our prediction for the WI vs AUS 2nd T20I at the Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica.
Andre Russell’s cricketing journey with the West Indies has been nothing short of electrifying, a force of nature with the bat and a nightmare for bowlers on his day. As the curtains begin to draw on his international career, the West Indies will be eager to script a fitting farewell, one that echoes the impact he’s had on the team and fans alike.
His raw power, fearlessness in crunch moments, and knack for turning games in a blink made him a true match-winner. A winning farewell against an opponent like Australia isn’t just about the result; it’s about celebrating a legacy built on resilience, entertainment, and pure Caribbean flair.
In the dressing room, players will want to lift their game not just for a win but for pride, for Russell. Expect extra fire from the squad, knowing this will be the last dance of one of their most iconic T20 performers. If West Indies manage to clinch victory, they will bounce back in the 5-match series and earn their first victory in this series.
Australia’s next T20I against West Indies comes with a renewed sense of optimism, largely due to the encouraging performances from their fresh faces in the opening fixture. The likes of Mitchell Owen, Ben Dwarshuis, and Cameron Green showcased glimpses of flair and temperament, traits vital to Australia’s evolving blueprint for the 2026 T20 World Cup. With senior players rotated or rested, the team is firmly in a transitional phase, using this series to experiment with combinations and define new roles.
The focus now shifts to consistency. While the newbies showed promise, translating that into sustained impact remains the challenge. Expect Australia to persist with their experimental core, allowing players like Tim David and Nathan Ellis to mentor rising talents. Bowling depth, especially in death overs, will be crucial against West Indies’ aggressive middle order.
This T20I is all about building momentum in the series so that Australia takes the upper hand in the series and eventually goes deep for a win in this series. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 23 WI won: 11 AUS won: 12 No Result: 0 RECENT form WEST INDIES: L NR NR W L RECENT form AUSTRALIA: NR W W W W
There’s not much to separate the two sides in head-to-head contests. Having played against each other on 23 occasions, Australia has a slight upper hand with 12 wins, whereas West Indies has won 11. Even in the last 5 meetings, Australia has dominated the rivalry with 4 wins to their name, and one game was won by West Indies.
How will the two teams, i.e., Australia and West Indies, fare in the 2nd T20I? Let’s take a look.
Mitchell Marsh (C), Jake Fraser-McGurk/Matthew Short, Josh Inglis (WK), Cameron Green, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Owen, Cooper Connolly/Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis, Sean Abbott, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa
Brandon King, Shai Hope (C/WK), Roston Chase, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell, Jason Holder, Gudakesh Motie, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 2nd T20I match between West Indies and Australia at the Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica:
At Sabina Park, conditions could play mind games with both skippers at the toss. If moisture lingers and skies stay overcast, bowling first might offer early rewards. However, considering rain threats and the DLS factor, batting first could be the safer call. Expect a calculated decision shaped more by weather radar than by pitch intuition.
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 once again emerges as the favorite to win this contest. For West Indies to bounce back, they need to up the ante with the ball in hand and take out the explosive batting unit of the Aussies. But as of now, the visitors still have the upper hand heading into this game. Therefore, as per our prediction, the visitors, Australia, are expected to win the WI vs AUS Dream11 Prediction 2nd T20I match.