WI vs AUS: Fan2Play Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update for 3rd T20I

Match Details

West Indies and Australia will battle it out in the third T20I match of the five-match series. The match will be played at the Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in St Lucia on Monday (July 12).

This game will begin at 7:30 PM local time (5:00 AM IST, 11th July), and fans can switch to FanCode to catch the live action.

Preview

Australia clearly felt the absence of big names in the first two games, as West Indies have emerged victoriously in both matches. While the visiting team have many areas to work on, their fragile middle-order has let them down the most. The Aussies suffered major batting collapses in the previous games and subsequently got defeated.

On the other hand, West Indies didn’t do much wrong so far and must be satisfied with their performance. While they won the first game by 18 runs, the Caribbean side walked away with a 56-run victory in the previous clash. This means that a triumph in the next clash would seal the series for the home team. Hence, Aaron Finch’s men must come up with a solid game plan.

Probable Playing XIs for WI vs AUS:

West Indies

Lendl Simmons, Andre Fletcher, Chris Gayle, Shimron Hetmyer, Nicholas Pooran (C & WK), Andre Russell, Fabian Allen, Dwayne Bravo, Hayden Walsh, Sheldon Cottrell, Fidel Edwards

Australia

Matthew Wade (WK), Aaron Finch (C), Mitchell Marsh, Josh Philippe, Moises Henriques, Ben McDermott, Daniel Christian, Ashton Agar, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood

Captaincy Picks for WI vs AUS:

Mitchell Marsh

Although Australia lost both their previous games, all-rounder Mitchell Marsh impressed one and all. Batting at number three, the dasher scored quick-fire half-centuries in both games, despite not getting much support from the other end. If that’s not enough, Marsh has also scalped three wickets with his more than handy pace bowling.

Dwayne Bravo

Another all-rounder who can shine in this contest is West Indies’ Dwayne Bravo. The veteran has been at the peak of his prowess lately, and the Aussies must beware of him. He scored a quick-fire 47 in the preceding clash alongside dismissing Daniel Christian. Bravo would certainly like to replicate his heroics.

Fan2Play Fantasy Cricket Tips

2-Player Team

Mitchell Marsh (C), Hayden Walsh

3-Player Team

Josh Hazlewood (C), Fabian Allen, Josh Hazlewood

4-Player Team

Shimron Hetmyer (C), Matthew Wade, Josh Hazlewood, Nicholas Pooran

11-Player Team

Nicholas Pooran, Matthew Wade, Aaron Finch, Shimron Hetmyer, Lendl Simmons, Andre Russell, Mitchell Marsh (C), Fabian Allen, Dwayne Bravo (VC), Sheldon Cottrell, Josh Hazlewood

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.