Match Prediction:
Wednesday morning marks the start of the first of two Tests between Australia and the West Indies at the Adelaide Oval. The series is a component of the 2023-2025 World Test Championship, in which Australia is presently in first place with the West Indies in seventh. Continue reading to see a preview of the first Test of the series. This encounter begins at 10:00 local time in Adelaide.
The last time Australia lost a Test match at home was in 2021; since 2016, they have been defeated in Tests on home soil only once, by India. Although the retirement of David Warner creates a void in their batting order, they will still field a formidable side.
A Test tour of Australia is difficult for the opposing team, but the West Indies have a positive attitude and are welcoming fresh faces. Nonetheless, they will require considerably more than that to contend with this Australian Test team. We expect the West Indies to fight valiantly, but achieving victory will be an extremely difficult task.
Winning Chances:
Toss Prediction:
Given the pitch’s anticipated suitability for batting during the initial two days, it is anticipated that both teams, should they prevail in the toss, will opt to begin batting.
Weather Report:
The initial couple of days will be cloudy, according to the forecast, before the temperature rises on days three, four, and five. No precipitation is anticipated on any of the 5 days.
Pitch Report:
This is a typical Australia Test pitch, with a firm and level surface for the first three and a half days, followed by a substantial amount of pitch turning in the final two days. The score for a par first innings is 450.
Head to Head:
In 118 Tests, Australia has the upper hand over the West Indies 60-32. The last time the West Indies defeated Australia in this format was in May 2003. The last time West Indies defeated Australia in a Test in Australia was in 1997.
AUS vs WI Team Form in Last Five Matches | |
AUS : W W W L D | WI : D L L L W |
Australia Preview:
This encounter marks the beginning of Australia’s post-David Warner tenure in Test cricket, and there was considerable speculation regarding his replacement at the top of the order. The selectors have decided to promote Steve Smith to the opening position alongside Usman Khawaja, while Cameron Green will bat at number four.
Australia Squad Predicted:
Steve Smith, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood
West Indies Preview:
Kraigg Brathwaite’s 15-man selection has welcomed numerous newcomers to Australia, including six players who have not yet been awarded Test caps. Middle order debuts are anticipated for Kaveem Hodge and Justin Greaves, while pace bowler Shamar Joseph is also expected to earn his first international cap.
West Indies Squad Predicted
Kraigg Brathwaite (c), Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Kirk McKenzie, Kavem Hodge, Justin Greaves, Alick Athanaze, Joshua De Silva (wk), Alzarri Joseph, Kemar Roach, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie
Australia vs West Indies Prediction:
The absence of David Warner for Australia has generated considerable anticipation for this Test series, as the West Indies embark with discussions of reviving prestige within their Test squad. Despite this, the majority of analysts would concur that none of the visitors would make Australia’s XI, so the inaugural Test could still be one-sided. While we anticipate a few bright spots for the West Indies, we are placing our money on Australia to win comfortably.
