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The West Indies will take on the Kangaroos in a three-match t20i series to end their Australian tour. The T20I is scheduled for February 9 onward. After getting whitewashed 3-0, the visitors will look to bounce back. The two-time World Champions will look to pull their heads up after missing out on the ICC Cricket World Cup in India.
The two-match test series ended in a draw after the West Indies pulled out a historic win at the Gabba. However, Australia extended their unbeaten run to 13 matches in ODIs after winning a 3-0 series to the West Indies at home.
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Australia vs West Indies, T20i Series: Team News
Australia
Mitchell Marsh will lead Australia in this series, following the return of some key players such as David Warner, Marcus Stoinis, and Glenn Maxwell to the squad.
Travis Head, who was previously added to the squad but has been rested, will be part of the upcoming tour to New Zealand. Matthew Short sustained an injury in the recent match against the West Indies, ruling him out of the T20 series. And has been replaced by Arron Hardie.
West Indies
The West Indies and captain Rovman Powell will feel a bit of relief with the return of Andre Russell and Nicholas Pooran. Meanwhile, Joseph, who was rested for the England T20Is, has returned to the T20 squad. He was also part of the Test side and the ODI side in the series.
Australia vs West Indies, T20i series: Schedule and Venue
Date | Match | Venue | Kick-off time |
Friday, February 9 | 1st T20I | Hobart | 1:30 PM (IST) |
Sunday, February 11 | 2nd T20I | Adelaide | 1:30 PM (IST) |
Tuesday, February 13 | 3rd T20I | Perth | 1:30 PM (IST) |
Australia vs West Indies, T20I series: Live streaming and Telecast
The T20I series between Australia and the West Indies will be streamed live on the Disney+ Hotstar application on mobile.
However, on television, the series will broadcast on Star Sports network channel.
Australia vs West Indies, T20 Series: Full squad list
Australia
Tim David, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh (C), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Aaron Hardie, Sean Abbott, Josh Inglis (WK), Matthew Wade (WK), Jason Behrendorff, Josh Hazlewood, Adam Zampa, and Spencer Johnson.
West Indies
Rovman Powell (C), Brandon King, Johnson Charles, Kyle Mayers, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Jaso Holder, Andre Russell, Shai Hope (WK), Nicholas Pooran, Akeal Hosein, Alazzri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Romario Shepherd, and Oshane Thomas.
Australia vs West Indies T20I: Head-to-Head
Australia and the West Indies have played 19 matches in T20 internationals. The West Indies have proved to be a better team, winning 10 matches out of the 19 matches they have come across. However, the West Indies have just won a single game in their last five outings with Australia.
Matches Played: 19
Australia Won: 9
West Indies Won: 10
Tie: 0
N/R: 0