AUS vs WI Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Injury Updates & Pitch Report For 1st Test

Australia starts the match as obvious favourites.

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Updated - 16 Jan 2024, 19:49 IST

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Preview

Australia (AUS) will be up against the West Indies (WI) in the first Test of the West Indies tour of Australia at the Adelaide Oval on January 17. Australia seems to be in good form in the recent matches in this format as they have won three of their last five games, while West Indies have struggled as they have won just one from their last five.

Australia had played against Pakistan in their last game, where Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat. Pakistan started horribly, losing both their openers on ducks, but a fight from the lower middle order saved the day for them as they reached 313. Australia, too, did a fair job with the bat as they were bowled for 299. However, Pakistan could not repeat the heroics of the first innings as none of the batters found form, and they were bowled out for 115. Australia had no problems in chasing down such a small total as they won by eight wickets.

West Indies had squared off against India in their last encounter, where West Indies won the toss and elected to field. India decimated the West Indies with several batters playing fabulous knocks. They posted a huge total of 418 runs while, in return, the West Indies could only score 255. India again batted well in the second innings as they scored 181 and declared the innings, setting a target of 365 for their opponents. The West Indies were in a decent position of 76 runs for the loss of two wickets, and that is when the rain favored them, with the entire day five getting washed out and the match ending in a draw.

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Match Information

Australia vs West Indies, 1st Test

West Indies tour of Australia, 16 Jan 2024, Tue, 5:00 AM IST ,Adelaide Oval

Broadcast

Star Sports Network

Live Stream

Disney+ Hotstar

Weather Report

Adelaide Oval

Clear

17.4Ā°C

40% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Australia

W
W
W
L
L

West Indies

T
W
L
L
W

Players Stats in current Series

1

Usman Khawaja

AUS - bat

139 Runs

2Ā Matches

2

Keacy Carty

WI - bat

138 Runs

3Ā Matches

3

David Warner

AUS - bat

173 Runs

3Ā Matches

4

138 Runs

2Ā Matches

5

Cameron Green

AUS - all

110 Runs

3Ā Matches

6

Glenn Maxwell

AUS - all

142 Runs

3Ā Matches

1

Travis Head

AUS - bat

87.50

2Ā Matches

221.74

2Ā Matches

3

Adam Zampa

AUS - bowl

400.00

3Ā Matches

4

Alex Carey

AUS - wk

87.23

2Ā Matches

5

Josh Inglis

AUS - wk

155.71

3Ā Matches

6

231.91

3Ā Matches

1

Josh Hazlewood

AUS - bowl

14 Wkts

2Ā Matches

2

Xavier Bartlett

AUS - bowl

8 Wkts

2Ā Matches

3

5 Wkts

2Ā Matches

4

13 Wkts

2Ā Matches

5

Sean Abbott

AUS - all

6 Wkts

3Ā Matches

6

Adam Zampa

AUS - bowl

5 Wkts

3Ā Matches

1

Josh Hazlewood

AUS - bowl

2.22

2Ā Matches

2

Xavier Bartlett

AUS - bowl

2.35

2Ā Matches

3

Roston Chase

WI - all

4.75

1Ā Match

4

Nathan Lyon

AUS - bowl

2.49

2Ā Matches

5

Aaron Hardie

AUS - all

3.38

3Ā Matches

6

8.00

2Ā Matches

Probable Playing XI

Australia

Usman Khawaja, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, C Green, TM Head, MR Marsh, AT Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (C), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood

Bench : SM Boland, Matt Renshaw

West Indies

Kraigg Brathwaite (C), T Chanderpaul, Kirk McKenzie, A Athanaze, KAR Hodge, JP Greaves, J Da Silva (wk), G Moti-Kanhai, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Kemar Roach

Bench : TA Imlach, Z McCaskie, Kevin Sinclair, Akeem Jordan

Injury and availability news

(will be added when there is an update)

Pitch Report

Adelaide Oval offers a pitch that can be regarded as batterā€™s friendly. Pacers, in particular, enjoy bowling here with a lot of assistance offered from the track. Spinners may also come in handy as the game progresses. Teams prefer to bat first here after winning the toss, with the average first innings score being 248.

65%

Pace Bowling

35%

Spin Bowling

55%

Batting Pitch

248

Average Score

45%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

8.5
C

Steve Smith AUS | BAT

Smith would be seen in a new role of opener now for his side but is confident to ace it as well. He has too good a track record in this format for you to look away for captaincy roles in your team.

7.5
C

Marnus Labuschagne AUS | BAT

Marnus has been walking in his idol Steve Smith's footsteps and has fabulous stats. He has smashed 3996 runs at an astonishing average of 52.57 in 46 games.

8.5
C

Mitchell Marsh AUS | ALL

Marsh has been in sensational recent form as he won his team the game in the last game. His contributions with the bat and the ball make him an ideal choice for leadership roles.

8

Travis Head AUS | BAT

One cricketer who has been riding the wave of form across formats in the last more than a year has simply been Travis Head. It would not be a wise decision to leave him out of your fantasy teams.

9

Nathan Lyon AUS | BOWL

Lyon is an absolute legend of the game as he recently joined an elite list of bowlers with more than 500 wickets. He can make some important runs down the order as well.

9

Kraigg Brathwaite WI | BAT

Brathwaite has been leading his side from the front with his performances. He has scored 5479 runs and has scalped 29 wickets in 87 matches in his career so far.

8.5

Mitchell Starc AUS | BOWL

A lethal swinger of the ball with the aid of left-handedness, Starc is an absolute beast. He has taken away 345 wickets while scoring 2011 runs with the bat too.

8

Josh Hazlewood AUS | BOWL

In the art of bowling consistently at the same place, Hazlewood has been the disciple to McGrath for the Australian team. His consistency makes him the most dangerous bowler of the pack.

9

Alick Athanaze WI | BOWL

With only two games to his name, Athanaze had impressed everyone with his game in the previous series against India. He could be the coming-of-age talent for the West Indies.

Avoid Having These Players In Your Fantasy Sports Team

8

Tevin Imlach

WI | BAT

Imlach has not been in too great of a form and can be left out from your fantasy team.

8

Zachary McCaskie

WI | BAT

Zachary should not find a place in your fantasy side due to his lack of consistency in his performances.

Last Updated On - Jan 16 2024 7:49 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

AUS

8 : 3

WI

Credits Left
8.5/100

Head To Head
Alex Carey

7

Steve Smith
C

8.5

Marnus Labuschagne
VC

7.5

Travis Head

8

Kraigg Brathwaite

9

Alick Athanaze

9

Mitchell Marsh

8.5

Josh Hazlewood

8

Nathan Lyon

9

Mitchell Starc

8.5

Alzarri Joseph

8.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

AUS

8 : 3

WI

Credits Left
9/100

Grand League
Alex Carey

7

Steve Smith
VC

8.5

Marnus Labuschagne
C

7.5

Usman Khawaja

8.5

Kraigg Brathwaite

9

Tagenarine Chanderpaul

8

Mitchell Marsh

8.5

Josh Hazlewood

8

Nathan Lyon

9

Mitchell Starc

8.5

Alzarri Joseph

8.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

AUS

8 : 3

WI

Credits Left
12/100

Mega League
Alex Carey

7

Steve Smith

8.5

Marnus Labuschagne

7.5

Travis Head
C

8

Kraigg Brathwaite

9

Alick Athanaze

9

Mitchell Marsh
VC

8.5

Kavem Hodge

5

Josh Hazlewood

8

Nathan Lyon

9

Mitchell Starc

8.5

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Players
11/11

Team 1

AUS

8 : 3

WI

Credits Left
12/100

CricTracker Special
Alex Carey

7

Steve Smith

8.5

Marnus Labuschagne

7.5

Travis Head
C

8

Kraigg Brathwaite

9

Alick Athanaze

9

Mitchell Marsh
VC

8.5

Kavem Hodge

5

Josh Hazlewood

8

Nathan Lyon

9

Mitchell Starc

8.5

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