WI vs AUS 2025: West Indies vs Australia, 2nd T20I Match Preview

West Indies will face Australia in the second T20I of the five-match series on Wednesday, July 23, at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica.

The hosts will be eager to bounce back after a defeat in the opening T20I and will look to level the series. While their batting showed promise, the bowling unit will need to step up to secure a win.

Australia, on the other hand, continued their impressive run on the Caribbean tour. They will aim to build on their momentum and move one step closer to sealing the series. Cameron Green and Mitchell Owen played match-winning knocks with quick-fire half-centuries, while Ben Dwarshuis starred with the ball, claiming a four-wicket haul in the first T20I.

Match Details

Pitch Report

The pitch at Sabina Park appeared to be batter-friendly in the opening T20I, offering good bounce and pace once players settled in. The match turned into a high-scoring affair, and a similar surface can be expected for the second T20I as well. Bowlers will need to be disciplined with their lines and lengths to avoid leaking runs.

Head-to-Head Record

Predicted Playing XIs

West Indies

Brandon King, Shai Hope (w/c), Roston Chase, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell, Jason Holder, Gudakesh Motie, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph

Australia

Mitchell Marsh (c), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Josh Inglis(w), Cameron Green, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Owen, Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Sean Abbott, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa