AUS vs WI Dream11 Prediction: 2nd T20I Match of West Indies tour of Australia 2024, Playing 11, Pitch Report, Fantasy Cricket Tips for Australia vs West Indies Dream11 Team

Australia will take on West Indies in the second T20I of the three-match series on Sunday at Adelaide Oval in Adelaide.

Let’s take a look at our fantasy preview for this game.

Australia vs West Indies, 2nd T20I of West Indies tour of Australia 2024
11th February, 01:30 PM IST
Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Australia

AUS vs WI Preview

Australia started the series on a high note, putting up a huge total while batting first in the first T20I. However, West Indies showed some fight in the chase before Rovman Powell and Jason Holder were dismissed after quickfire innings. Following their victory in the first match, Australia will aim to win the second match and secure the series win before the final match. West Indies, on the other hand, will be giving their all to level the series and take it to the decider.

Form Guide

AUS: W-L-L-W-L
WI: L-W-L-L-W

Adelaide Oval Pitch Report

Adelaide Oval offers a decent batting surface. The team winning the toss might look to bat first. However, it will help the batters throughout the match and the team setting a target will have to try and aim for a big score.

Last 5 T20 matches at this ground

Matches won by team batting first: 3
Matches won by team bowling first: 2
Average 1st innings score: 163
Average 2nd innings score: 165

AUS Playing 11

1. David Warner
2. Josh Inglis
3. Mitchell Marsh (c)
4. Glenn Maxwell
5. Tim David
6. Matthew Wade (wk)
7. Marcus Stoinis
8. Sean Abbott
9. Jason Behrendorff
10. Josh Hazlewood
11. Adam Zampa

Australia Team News

• Squad:  Mitchell Marsh (c), Sean Abbott, Jason Behrendorff, Tim David, Josh Hazlewood, Aaron Hardie, Josh Inglis, Spencer Johnson, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade, David Warner, Adam Zampa
• Travis Head was selected for this series earlier but has now been rested, so do not pick him.
• Aaron Hardie is available for selection after replacing Matthew Short, who suffered a slight hamstring injury in the second ODI against West Indies.

AUS Key Players

David Warner Stats vs West Indies in T20I

Glenn Maxwell Stats vs West Indies in T20I

WI Playing 11

1. Brandon King
2. Johnson Charles
3. Nicholas Pooran (wk)
4. Shai Hope
5. Sherfane Rutherford
6. Rovman Powell (c)
7. Andre Russell
8. Jason Holder
9. Romario Shepherd
10. Akeal Hosein
11. Alzarri Joseph

West Indies Team News

• Squad: Rovman Powell (c), Shai Hope, Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Gudakesh Motie, Nicholas Pooran, Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Oshane Thomas
  
• Oshane Thomas could replace Romario Shepherd, who conceded runs and also did not perform well with the bat.

WI Key Players

Nicholas Pooran Stats vs Australia in T20I

Andre Russell Stats vs Australia in T20I

Who will win today’s match between Australia and West Indies (2nd T20I of West Indies tour of Australia 2024)?

• Australia and West Indies have a neck-to-neck record in this format, with both sides winning 10 games each out of the 20 matches they have played so far.
• Meanwhile, Australia has been fantastic at home, winning five out of six T20I games against West Indies.
• Australia has won two of their last three T20I games played at Adelaide Oval.
• Australia are expected to win this game in a close contest, given their home advantage and a well-balanced squad.

AUS vs WI Dream11 Prediction

Wicket-keepers: Josh Inglis
Batsmen: David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Rovman Powell, Jhonson Charles
All-rounder: Glenn Maxwell, Andre Russell, Jason Holder
Bowlers: Josh Hazlewood, Adam Zampa, Sean Abbott

Who are Best Captain Options for AUS vs WI Dream11 Team

For Small League, Head to Head contest: David Warner, Andre Russell
For Grand League, Mega Contest: Marcus Stoinis, Jason Holder

What are AUS vs WI Fantasy Tips?

• David Warner is a consistent batter, having an average of 57.33 and one century from 4 games at this venue, while Adam Zampa is the highest wicket-taker at this venue in this format, having taken 8 wickets in three games, making them default picks for this game.
• Nicholas Pooran has been in fantastic form in this format, scoring three 35+ scores in his last five appearances, making him a top pick for this game.
• Andre Russell has fared well against Australia in this format, with an average of more than 40 and 9 wickets from 10 games, making him another multiplier pick for this outing.
• Glenn Maxwell has scored one century and one half-century in his last five T20 appearances, and boasts an average of more than 100.00 at the venue, making him a multiplier pick for this game.
• Jason Holder, Marcus Stoinis, and Mitchell Marsh are also top picks for this game given their abilities with both the bat and the ball.

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