The 1st T20I of Australia’s Tour of the West Indies 2025 is scheduled to be played at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica. The match will begin at 7:00 PM GMT on 20th July 2025. Both teams will be eager to perform well while dealing with their own challenges. The West Indies were recently whitewashed in the Test series against Australia and will be keen to prove that cricket in the Caribbean can still rise against the odds. On the other hand, Australia is looking to build a young team for the upcoming T20 World Cup in 2026. Senior players like Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Starc are not part of the current squad.
Sabina Park, Kingston Pitch Report – WI vs AUS 1st T20I 2025
Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica is expected to offer a batter-friendly pitch for the first T20I of the series between West Indies and Australia. There will be some assistance for fast bowlers with the new ball, but as the innings progresses, the pitch is likely to become more suitable for big shots. Spinners are also expected to play a key role, as there will be some turn on offer. Anything over 180 will be a challenging total to chase in this match. The team that wins the toss should look to bat first and put pressure on the opposition.
WI vs AUS Probable Playing XI for 1st T20I 2025
West Indies– Evin Lewis, Shai Hope (captain), Rovman Powell, Shimron Hetmyer, Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell, Romario Shepherd, Roston Chase, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie
Australia– Mitchell Marsh (captain), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Mitchell Owen, Josh Inglis, Cameron Green, Glenn Maxwell, Tim David, Aaron Hardie, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zapma, Xavier Bartlett
WI vs AUS Squad for T20I Series 2025
West Indies– Shai Hope (captain), Jewel Andrew, Jediah Blades, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Rovman Powell, Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd
Australia– Mitchell Marsh (captain), Sean Abbott, Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Tim David, Ben Dwarshius, Nathan Ellis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Cameron Green, Aaron Hardie, Josh Inglis, Matt Kuhnemann, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Owen, Matthew Short, Adam Zampa