World Champions Australia will face the hosts West Indies in the final of the tri-series on 26th June at Bridgetown. Windies and the Aussies had played thrice against each other in this series and Australia leads it by 2 wins to 1. The hosts won 2 out of their last 3 matches at this venue and will be looking to continue on their winning ways, whereas Australia will be high on confidence after the having beaten them in their last encounter at the same venue.

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2016/05/Steven-Smith-1.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-66868"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-66868" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Steven-Smith-1.jpg" alt="Steve Smith" width="600" height="416" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-66868" class="wp-caption-text">Steven Smith, Captain of Australia. (Photo by Jan Kruger-IDI/IDI via Getty Images)</figcaption>

Australian skipper, Steve Smith is surely a key player to watch out for with the kind of form he is in. He has 218 runs under his belt from 6 matches and is the third highest run-scorer of the series, behind Marlon Samuels (252) and Hashim Amla (241). The skipper has scored three half-centuries in the series, which is the most by any batsman.

He has also led the side exceptionally well, with an out and out attacking intent. He has made the right combination of bowling changes and made the most of the opportunities, whenever the opposition has made a mistake.

<strong>Also read &#8211; <a href="http://www.crictracker.com/tri-series-2016-final-west-indies-aim-shock-mighty-aussies/" target="_blank">Tri-Series 2016 Final: West Indies aim to shock mighty Aussies</a></strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2016/06/Marlon-Samuels.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-71724"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-71724" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Marlon-Samuels.jpg" alt="West Indies" width="600" height="401" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-71724" class="wp-caption-text">West Indies batsman Marlon Samuels. (Photo by JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption>

The ‘Big match player’ of Windies, who had played crucial knocks in their two World T20 finals in 2012 and 2016 will be itching to be a part of another final and win it for his country. His heroics in the middle order are a big boost for his side as he is making a brilliant contribution with the bat.

Samuels has scored 252 runs in the series and is the leading run-scorer of the tournament. With one century and one half-century, he also has the highest individual score in the series. He need 76 more runs to go past former cricketer, Gordon Greenidge to become the 9th leading run-scorer for West Indies in ODIs.

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2016/05/Sunil-Narine.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-69472"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-69472" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Sunil-Narine.jpg" alt="Sunil Narine" width="600" height="425" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-69472" class="wp-caption-text">West Indies cricketer Sunil Narine. (Photo by Ishara S.KODIKARA/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption>

Sunil Narine, the mystery spinner from West Indies who was banned for illegal bowling action earlier, after his comeback has continued to trouble the batsmen. In their last match of the series against South Africa on Friday, he picked up 3 wickets and along with Shannon Gabriel, took West Indies into the finals.

Being the second leading wicket-taker of the series with 11 wickets from 6 matches is just behind Imran Tahir who has 13 wickets. The 28-year old holds the key for the West Indies bowling attack. 

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/03/Glenn-Maxwell-Bowling.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-14670"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-14670" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Glenn-Maxwell-Bowling.jpg" alt="Glenn Maxwell" width="594" height="424" sizes="(max-width: 594px) 100vw, 594px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-14670" class="wp-caption-text">Glenn Maxwell of Australia. (© Getty Images)</figcaption>

Maxwell would like to take full toll of the West Indian bowling attack as he had done in the last encounter of the series against the same opponents. His 46 off just 26 balls in the last match must have given him a lot of confidence heading into the final and Maxwell will be looking to cement his place in the ODI squad with another good knock.

His off-spinners will also come in handy with the pitch offering some kind of assistance to the slower bowlers. Maxie has also bagged 3 wickets from his 4 matches and has a highly impressive strike-rate of 14. He can contribute with the bat, bowl and of course in the field, being one of the acrobatic fielders in the side.

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/03/Mitchell-Starc-Steve-Smith.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-14897"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-14897" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Mitchell-Starc-Steve-Smith.jpg" alt="Mitchell Starc 2015 World Cup" width="594" height="366" sizes="(max-width: 594px) 100vw, 594px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-14897" class="wp-caption-text">Mitchell Starc. (© Getty Images)</figcaption>

The maverick left-arm pacer from Australia, Mitchell Starc has been used well by Australia, giving him enough rest since he is coming back from an injury. Starc has appeared only in 4 matches and will be one of the gun bowlers of the defending champions in the final. Starc needs just 2 more wickets to complete 100 ODI wickets for Australia.

With 8 wickets from 4 matches and with speed gun ticking over 145kmph, he is surely one of the players to watch out for. If West Indies doesn’t give wickets to Starc and lay a good platform, it is going to be a hard script for the Aussies.

<p>World Champions Australia will face the hosts West Indies in the final of the tri-series on 26th June at Bridgetown. Windies and the Aussies had played thrice against each other in this series and Australia leads it by 2 wins to 1. The hosts won 2 out of their last 3 matches at this venue and will be looking to continue on their winning ways, whereas Australia will be high on confidence after the having beaten them in their last encounter at the same venue.</p>
<h4><strong>1. Steve Smith:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_66868" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-66868" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2016/05/Steven-Smith-1.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-66868"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-66868" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Steven-Smith-1.jpg" alt="Steve Smith" width="600" height="416" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-66868" class="wp-caption-text">Steven Smith, Captain of Australia. (Photo by Jan Kruger-IDI/IDI via Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Australian skipper, Steve Smith is surely a key player to watch out for with the kind of form he is in. He has 218 runs under his belt from 6 matches and is the third highest run-scorer of the series, behind Marlon Samuels (252) and Hashim Amla (241). The skipper has scored three half-centuries in the series, which is the most by any batsman.</p>
<p>He has also led the side exceptionally well, with an out and out attacking intent. He has made the right combination of bowling changes and made the most of the opportunities, whenever the opposition has made a mistake.</p>
<h5><strong>Also read –&nbsp;<a href="http://www.crictracker.com/tri-series-2016-final-west-indies-aim-shock-mighty-aussies/" target="_blank">Tri-Series 2016 Final: West Indies aim to shock mighty Aussies</a></strong></h5>
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<h4><strong>2. Marlon Samuels:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_71724" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-71724" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2016/06/Marlon-Samuels.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-71724"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-71724" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Marlon-Samuels.jpg" alt="West Indies" width="600" height="401" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-71724" class="wp-caption-text">West Indies batsman Marlon Samuels. (Photo by JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The ‘Big match player’ of Windies, who had played crucial knocks in their two World T20 finals in 2012 and 2016 will be itching to be a part of another final and win it for his country. His heroics in the middle order are a big boost for his side as he is making a brilliant contribution with the&nbsp;bat.</p>
<p>Samuels has scored 252 runs in the series and is the leading run-scorer of the tournament. With one century and one half-century, he also has the highest individual score in the series. He need 76 more runs to go past former cricketer, Gordon Greenidge to become the 9th leading run-scorer for West Indies in ODIs.</p>
<h4><strong>3. Sunil Narine:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_69472" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-69472" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2016/05/Sunil-Narine.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-69472"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-69472" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Sunil-Narine.jpg" alt="Sunil Narine" width="600" height="425" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-69472" class="wp-caption-text">West Indies cricketer Sunil Narine. (Photo by Ishara S.KODIKARA/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Sunil Narine, the mystery spinner from West Indies who was banned for illegal bowling action earlier, after his comeback has continued to trouble the batsmen. In their last match of the series against South Africa on Friday, he picked up 3 wickets and along with Shannon Gabriel, took West Indies into the finals.</p>
<p>Being the second leading wicket-taker of the series with 11 wickets from 6 matches is just behind Imran Tahir who has 13 wickets. The 28-year old holds the key for the West Indies bowling attack.&nbsp;</p>
<h4><strong>4. Glenn Maxwell:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_14670" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-14670" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/03/Glenn-Maxwell-Bowling.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-14670"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-14670" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Glenn-Maxwell-Bowling.jpg" alt="Glenn Maxwell" width="594" height="424" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-14670" class="wp-caption-text">Glenn Maxwell of Australia. (© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Maxwell would like to take full toll of the West Indian bowling attack as he had done in the last encounter of the series against the same opponents. His 46 off just 26 balls in the last match must have given him a lot of confidence heading into the final and Maxwell will be looking to cement his place in the ODI squad with another good knock.</p>
<p>His off-spinners will also come in handy with the pitch offering some kind of assistance to the slower bowlers. Maxie has also bagged 3 wickets from his 4 matches and has a highly impressive strike-rate of 14. He can contribute with the bat, bowl and of course in the field, being one of the acrobatic fielders in the side.</p>
<h4><strong>5. Mitchell Starc:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_14897" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-14897" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/03/Mitchell-Starc-Steve-Smith.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-14897"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-14897" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Mitchell-Starc-Steve-Smith.jpg" alt="Mitchell Starc 2015 World Cup" width="594" height="366" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-14897" class="wp-caption-text">Mitchell Starc. (© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The maverick left-arm pacer from Australia, Mitchell Starc has been used well by Australia, giving him enough rest since he is coming back from an injury. Starc has appeared only in 4 matches and will be one of the gun bowlers of the defending champions in the final. Starc needs just 2 more wickets to complete 100 ODI wickets for Australia.</p>
<p>With 8 wickets from 4 matches and with speed gun ticking over 145kmph, he is surely one of the players to watch out for. If West Indies doesn’t give wickets to Starc and lay a good platform, it is going to be a hard script for the Aussies.</p>

<p>World Champions Australia will face the hosts West Indies in the final of the tri-series on 26th June at Bridgetown. Windies and the Aussies had played thrice against each other in this series and Australia leads it by 2 wins to 1. The hosts won 2 out of their last 3 matches at this venue and will be looking to continue on their winning ways, whereas Australia will be high on confidence after the having beaten them in their last encounter at the same venue.</p>
<h4><strong>1. Steve Smith:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_66868" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-66868" style="width: 600px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2016/05/Steven-Smith-1.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-66868"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-66868" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Steven-Smith-1.jpg" alt="Steve Smith" width="600" height="416" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-66868" class="wp-caption-text">Steven Smith, Captain of Australia. (Photo by Jan Kruger-IDI/IDI via Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Australian skipper, Steve Smith is surely a key player to watch out for with the kind of form he is in. He has 218 runs under his belt from 6 matches and is the third highest run-scorer of the series, behind Marlon Samuels (252) and Hashim Amla (241). The skipper has scored three half-centuries in the series, which is the most by any batsman.</p>
<p>He has also led the side exceptionally well, with an out and out attacking intent. He has made the right combination of bowling changes and made the most of the opportunities, whenever the opposition has made a mistake.</p>
<h5><strong>Also read &#8211; <a href="http://www.crictracker.com/tri-series-2016-final-west-indies-aim-shock-mighty-aussies/" target="_blank">Tri-Series 2016 Final: West Indies aim to shock mighty Aussies</a></strong></h5>
<p></p>
<h4><strong>2. Marlon Samuels:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_71724" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-71724" style="width: 600px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2016/06/Marlon-Samuels.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-71724"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-71724" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Marlon-Samuels.jpg" alt="West Indies" width="600" height="401" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-71724" class="wp-caption-text">West Indies batsman Marlon Samuels. (Photo by JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The ‘Big match player’ of Windies, who had played crucial knocks in their two World T20 finals in 2012 and 2016 will be itching to be a part of another final and win it for his country. His heroics in the middle order are a big boost for his side as he is making a brilliant contribution with the bat.</p>
<p>Samuels has scored 252 runs in the series and is the leading run-scorer of the tournament. With one century and one half-century, he also has the highest individual score in the series. He need 76 more runs to go past former cricketer, Gordon Greenidge to become the 9th leading run-scorer for West Indies in ODIs.</p>
<h4><strong>3. Sunil Narine:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_69472" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-69472" style="width: 600px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2016/05/Sunil-Narine.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-69472"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-69472" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Sunil-Narine.jpg" alt="Sunil Narine" width="600" height="425" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-69472" class="wp-caption-text">West Indies cricketer Sunil Narine. (Photo by Ishara S.KODIKARA/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Sunil Narine, the mystery spinner from West Indies who was banned for illegal bowling action earlier, after his comeback has continued to trouble the batsmen. In their last match of the series against South Africa on Friday, he picked up 3 wickets and along with Shannon Gabriel, took West Indies into the finals.</p>
<p>Being the second leading wicket-taker of the series with 11 wickets from 6 matches is just behind Imran Tahir who has 13 wickets. The 28-year old holds the key for the West Indies bowling attack. </p>
<h4><strong>4. Glenn Maxwell:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_14670" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-14670" style="width: 594px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/03/Glenn-Maxwell-Bowling.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-14670"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-14670" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Glenn-Maxwell-Bowling.jpg" alt="Glenn Maxwell" width="594" height="424" sizes="(max-width: 594px) 100vw, 594px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-14670" class="wp-caption-text">Glenn Maxwell of Australia. (© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Maxwell would like to take full toll of the West Indian bowling attack as he had done in the last encounter of the series against the same opponents. His 46 off just 26 balls in the last match must have given him a lot of confidence heading into the final and Maxwell will be looking to cement his place in the ODI squad with another good knock.</p>
<p>His off-spinners will also come in handy with the pitch offering some kind of assistance to the slower bowlers. Maxie has also bagged 3 wickets from his 4 matches and has a highly impressive strike-rate of 14. He can contribute with the bat, bowl and of course in the field, being one of the acrobatic fielders in the side.</p>
<h4><strong>5. Mitchell Starc:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_14897" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-14897" style="width: 594px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/03/Mitchell-Starc-Steve-Smith.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-14897"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-14897" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Mitchell-Starc-Steve-Smith.jpg" alt="Mitchell Starc 2015 World Cup" width="594" height="366" sizes="(max-width: 594px) 100vw, 594px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-14897" class="wp-caption-text">Mitchell Starc. (© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The maverick left-arm pacer from Australia, Mitchell Starc has been used well by Australia, giving him enough rest since he is coming back from an injury. Starc has appeared only in 4 matches and will be one of the gun bowlers of the defending champions in the final. Starc needs just 2 more wickets to complete 100 ODI wickets for Australia.</p>
<p>With 8 wickets from 4 matches and with speed gun ticking over 145kmph, he is surely one of the players to watch out for. If West Indies doesn’t give wickets to Starc and lay a good platform, it is going to be a hard script for the Aussies.</p>

5 Players to watch out for in the West Indies v Australia tri-series final

World Champions Australia will face the hosts West Indies in the final of the tri-series on 26th June at Bridgetown. Windies and the Aussies had played..