West Indies vs Australia Match Prediction, 5th T20I – Who will win today’s match between WI vs AUS?

West Indies (WI) will be crossing swords with Australia (AUS) in the fifth and final T20I of the five-match series at Warner Park, Basseterre, St. Kitts on July 29.

The hosts, trailing 0-4 in the series, will be eager to avoid a clean sweep and finish on a high note in front of their home crowd. With the series already lost, a consolation win in the final match would offer some respite and morale boost for the Caribbean side.

Australia, on the other hand, have dominated the tour, having already completed a 3-0 whitewash in the Test series. Now leading the T20Is 4-0, the visitors will be eyeing a perfect finish with a series whitewash across formats.

Match Details

Pitch Report

The last two matches at Warner Park have proven to be batting-friendly, with both games featuring 200-plus scores from both sides. Once set, batters found it easy to settle into rhythm and play freely. Spinners received minimal assistance from the surface and had to work hard to contain the scoring. The pitch is expected to behave similarly for the upcoming match, offering another opportunity for batters to express themselves.

WI vs AUS Head-to-Head Record in T20Is

Predicted Playing 11s

West Indies

Brandon King, Shai Hope (c & wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Roston Chase, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Jediah Blades

Australia

Mitchell Marsh (c), Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis (wk), Cameron Green, Tim David, Mitchell Owen, Aaron Hardie, Xavier Bartlett, Sean Abbott, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa

Probable Top Performers

Probable Best Batter: Shai Hope

West Indies skipper Shai Hope could be the key batter in the final clash against Australia. He is currently the leading run-scorer in the series, with 176 runs in four innings at an impressive average of 58.67. With the series finale set to be played, the hosts will be hoping for another impactful performance from their captain to help secure a consolation victory.

Probable Best Bowler: Adam Zampa

The leg-spinner Adam Zampa could prove to be a key bowler in the fifth T20I of the series. Despite conceding runs at a high rate, he has taken seven wickets across four matches, providing crucial breakthroughs that have played a significant role in Australia’s victories so far. While his four-over spells may be expensive, his ability to strike at vital moments remains invaluable to the team.

Today's Match Prediction: Chasing team to win the match

Scenario 1

• West Indies win the toss and opt to bowl first
• Powerplay: 55-65
• AUS: 175-185
• West Indies win the match

Scenario 2

• Australia win the toss and opt to bowl first
• Powerplay: 50-60
• WI: 170-180
• Australia win the match

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.