Match Preview: Australia vs West Indies tri series final at Bridgetown

West Indies will take on Australia in the final of tri-series at 2016 at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados on Sunday. Out of the 3 group matches the two teams played, West Indies were beaten twice by Australia. 

Australia have an impressive record of performing well in high-pressure ODIs, having won nine of 12 matches in either tournament finals or series-deciding games in the past five years. On the other hand In contrast, Windies have played just five finals or series deciders in the past five years, losing four of them. 

"We have another final and I think Australians really step up in finals," Australia captain Steve Smith said on match eve.

"I think we haven't played our best cricket so far throughout this series. Having said that, all you want to do is make it to the final and from there you want to be playing your best cricket. We haven't had a polished performance yet, so it'd be nice to have that tomorrow," Smith said. 

"We know the importance of this series and the importance of moving up the rankings," said West Indies captain Jason Holder.

"We've been criticised in the past for being stuck at No.7 and No.8 (so) it's important we keep making strides forward.

"All I can urge is that the guys stay together. If we keep a core group of players together ... identify who we want to take forward and hopefully get the backing of everybody around us and keep the group together," Holder said.