Australia and West Indies will launch their ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 campaigns with a three-match Test series in the Caribbean, starting June 25.
After a disappointing loss to South Africa in the WTC 2023-25 final, Australia will aim to bounce back, albeit without key batter Steve Smith, who is sidelined with injury. Meanwhile, West Indies begin a new era under freshly appointed captain Roston Chase. Having finished 8th in the previous WTC cycle with only three wins, the hosts will be eager to make a stronger statement this time, especially in familiar home conditions. The series opener is set to take place at the historic Kensington Oval in Barbados.
Australia’s tour of West Indies, 1st Test:
- Date: June 25-29, 7:30 pm (IST), 2:00 pm (GMT), 10:00 am (LOCAL)
- Venue: Kensington Oval
Kensington Oval Pitch Report
The surface at Kensington Oval provides equal assistance to both batters and bowlers. The track provides good bounce and carry to batters, and the ball comes nicely onto the bat as the game progresses. However, spinners are also expected to receive some help from the pitch due to its slow nature. Meanwhile, seamers will completely rely on their ability to bowl in the right areas with no movement from the track. Considering the conditions and past records at the Kensington Oval, the team winning the toss will prefer to bowl first.
WI vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeeper: Alex Carey, Shai Hope
- Batters: Usman Khawaja, Kraigg Brathwaite, Travis Head
- All-rounders: Beau Webster, Rostan Chase, Cameron Green
- Bowlers: Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Pat Cummins
WI vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Travis Head (c), Pat Cummins (vc)
- Choice 2: Shai Hope (c), Rostan Chase (vc)
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WI vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Brandon King, Johann Layne, , Sean Abbott, Scott Boland
WI vs AUS Dream11 Team for today’s match (June 25-29, 02:00 pm GMT):
Squads:
West Indies: Roston Chase (c), Jomel Warrican (vc), Kevlon Anderson, Kraigg Brathwaite, John Campbell, Keacy Carty, Justin Greaves, Shai Hope, Tevin Imlach, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Johann Layne, Mikyle Louis, Anderson Phillip, Jayden Seales
Australia: Pat Cummins (c), Sean Abbott, Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Matt Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Starc, Beau Webster
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