After thrashing Pakistan 3-0 in the test series, Australia will host West Indies for a multi-format series across all three formats. That will start with the first tests, which will start on January 17 at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide.
West Indies have not won a test match on Australian soil since 1997. So they have a historic chance. But against Australia in Australia, teams tend to lose control and suffer defeat. So Australia will be confident. Adding to that, this will be the first test series after David Warner's retirement.
AUS vs WI: Match Details
Date:17 January, 2024 (Wednesday)
Time: 05:00 AM I.S.T.
Venue: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
AUS vs WI: Live Streaming Details
In India, fans can watch the first test live on Star Sports Networks on television. On the other hand, the live telecast will also be available on the Disney+ Hotstar app or website.
AUS vs WI: Head-to-Head
Australia have won 11 out of the last 12 series against West Indies. That is some dominance. These two sides have played 118 matches in total, and 60 games ended in Australia's favour, while West Indies have won 32. There are 23 draws and one tied game as well.
AUS vs WI: Pitch Report
The Adelaide Oval is a brilliant batting wicket in Australia. In test matches, the first three days will be ideal for batting, but it will start turning in the last two days. The Pacers will be in the game all the time.
AUS vs WI: Playing XI
Australia: Steve Smith, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (Wk), Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins (c), Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood
West Indies: Kraigg Brathwaite (c), Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Kirk McKenzie, Alick Athanaze, Kavem Hodge, Justin Greaves, Joshua Da Silva (wk), Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, and Kemar Roach.
AUS vs PAK: Dream11 Team
Wicket-keeper: Alex Carey
Batters: Steve Smith (Captain), Usman Khawaja, Kraigg Brathwaite, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Marnus Labuschagne
All-rounders: Mitchell Marsh, Kavem Hodge
Bowlers: Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins (Vice Captain), Alzarri Joseph
Dream11 Prediction: West Indies don't have the chance, as Australia are too good to face. So we will predict a win for Australia in the first test.