Australia will square off against West Indies in the second T20I of the two-match T20I series on Friday, October 07 at the Gabba, Brisbane.
Australia have won the first T20I against West Indies to take a 1-0 lead in the 2-match series.
West Indies put up 145 runs with a loss of nine wickets in 20 overs. Australia chased down the total in the last over and they won the first match against West Indies by three wickets and one ball remaining.
In the 20th over, West Indies were in a winning position, but a few dropped catches turned this team’s fortunes around.
The players’ confidence will increase if West Indies wins this game, and they will be much more dangerous in the upcoming T20I World Cup.
The highest run scorer for Australia is Aaron Finch with 58 runs to his credit. The highest wicket-taker for Australia is Josh Hazlewood with 3 scalps to his name.
The highest run scorer for West Indies is Kyle Mayers with 39 runs to his name. The highest wicket-taker for West Indies is Alzarri Joseph with 2 scalps under his belt.
AUS vs WI Probable Playing XI
Predicted XI Australia: David Warner, Aaron Finch (c), Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Tim David, Matthew Wade (wk), Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Adam Zampa and Josh Hazlewood.
Predicted XI West Indies: Kyle Mayers, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Nicholas Pooran (c&wk), Rovman Powell, Raymon Reifer, Jason Holder, Alzarri Joseph, Akeal Hosein, Odean Smith and Yannic Cariah.