Australia will square off with West Indies in the second and last Test of the two-match series from January 25 onwards. It will be a day-night Test and Australia’s history with the pink ball suggests that the hosts will be eyeing for a spectacular finish to their Test summer.
Entering the Gabba with confidence, the Aussies boasts an impressive 11-0 record in pink-ball Tests, despite this match being held at a venue other than Adelaide for the first time in 5 years. Conversely, the West Indies aim to level the ongoing series and make history on Australian soil.
West Indies’ tour of Australia 2024, 2nd Test:
Date and Time: January 25; 4:00 am GMT/ 09:30 am IST/ 2:00 pm local
Venue: The Gabba, Brisbane
The Gabba Pitch Report:
The Gabba is synonymous with a dependable cricket pitch in Australia, well-known for its reliability and consistent characteristics. Historically, this legendary venue is known to offer significant bounce and carry, favouring the strengths of fast bowlers while providing stroke-makers with a reliable and even bounce. In the event that the match extends over an extended period, it is probable that the playing surface will experience wear and tear, enabling the tall fast bowlers to capitalize on uneven bounce, especially in the good-length region, posing a substantial threat.
AUS vs WI Dream11 Prediction Picks:
Wicketkeeper: Alex Carey, Joshua Da Silva
Batters: Steve Smith, Usman Khawaja, Travis Head
All-rounders: Mitchell Marsh, Justin Greaves
Bowlers: Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins, Nathan Lyon, Shamar Joseph
AUS vs WI Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Josh Hazlewood (c), Mitchell Marsh (vc)
Choice 2: Pat Cummins (c), Joshua Da Silva (vc)
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AUS vs WI Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Kraigg Brathwaite, Mitchell Starc, Marnus Labuschagne, Alzarri Joseph
AUS vs WI Dream11 Team for today’s match (Jan 24, 4:00 am GMT):
Squads:
Australia: Pat Cummins (c), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Matthew Renshaw, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc
West Indies: Kraigg Brathwaite (c), Alzarri Joseph (vc), Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Kirk McKenzie, Alick Athanaze, Kavem Hodge, Justin Greaves, Joshua Da Silva, Akeem Jordan, Gudakesh Motie, Kemar Roach, Kevin Sinclair, Tevin Imlach, Shamar Joseph, Zachary McCaskie
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