Australia and West Indies produced a brilliant test series that ended with a scoreline of 1-1. Australia won the first game, but West Indies came back well to register a historic win. Now these two teams will move to the 50-over format and lock horns in a three-match ODI series.
The first ODI will be played on Friday, February 1, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne. Pat Cummins has been rested, Steve Smith has the captaincy duties, and Shai Hope will be leading the visitors.
IND vs ENG: Match Details
Date: 02 February, 2024 (Friday)
Time: 09:00 am I.S.T.
Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
AUS vs WI: Live Streaming Details
The first ODI between Australia and West Indies will be available live to watch on Star Sports Networks in India. Fans can also switch to Disney plus Hotstar to enjoy the game on mobile phones.
AUS vs WI: Head-to-Head
Australia and West Indies have faced each other in 143 ODIs so far. The Men in Yellow have registered wins in 76 ODIs, while West Indies have come out victorious in 61 matches. A total of six games have ended with no result.
AUS vs WI: Pitch Report
The MCG venue is ideal for the bowling side. The side boundaries will be huge, and spinners can use that to good effect. Pacers will get movement, and it will be a tough battle between the bat and the ball.
AUS vs WI: Predicted XIs
Australia: Steve Smith (c), Matthew Short, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis (wk), Marcus Labuschagne, Aaron Hardie, Sean Abbott, Xavier Bartlett, Lance Morris, Adam Zampa
West Indies: Alick Athanaze, Shai Hope (c & wk), Kjorn Ottley, Keacy Carty, Teddy Bishop, Justin Greaves, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie
AUS vs WI: Predicted XI
Wicket-keepers: Shai Hope, Josh Inglis
Batters: Steve Smith, Travis Head
All-rounders: Matthew Short (Captain), Roston Chase, Cameron Green, Aaron Hardie (Vice Captain), Romario Shepherd
Bowlers: Sean Abbott, Alzaari Joseph
Dream11 Prediction: After winning the Gabba Test, the West Indies will feel confident enough to compete in the ODI series. There are some exciting players taking part in the series. But Australia will be favourites, and we predict a win for the hosts.