Barbados hosts the first Test between West Indies and Australia from June 25-29. The match starts at 7:30 PM IST. Both teams kick off a new WTC cycle with this Test series.
The last time West Indies travelled to Australia, they managed to draw the Test series 1-1. This time around at home, they have a new captain and a young team ready to take on the mighty Australians who are fresh off a WTC final loss.
Australia and West Indies have named their playing XI for the first Test. Australia especially have made a few radical changes, dropping Marnus Labuschagne from the side for the series. Steve Smith is also not available owing to a finger injury. With key players missing for Australia, and a few of their batters out of form, this is a big chance for the Windies to take a lead in the series.
WI vs AUS Barbados Pitch Report
This is a fresh WTC cycle with Australia playing away from home. The Barbados pitch does aid the batters but it has something also for the pacers. Both teams have three pacers each in their XI, which means that the pitch has something for them to aid them for at least the first three days. The first innings will be key for both teams with the average first innings score close to 350.
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AUS vs WI Weather Report
There is a fair bit of rain around in Barbados, which might play spoilsport in the contest. There will be sunshine for the bigger part of the day on day 1. There will be multiple spells of showers on day 2, while day 3 is expected to be sunny again. There are chances of thunderstorms on day 4, while day 5 is expected to be sunny and clear.
Australia and West Indies Playing XIs for the First Test
West Indies: Kraigg Brathwaite, John Campbell, Keacy Carty, Brandon King, Roston Chase (c), Shai Hope (wk), Justin Greaves, Jomel Warrican, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Jayden Seales
Australia: Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis, Travis Head, Beau Webster, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood
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