📰 Match Overview
Hello guys,
In this blog, we will discuss the upcoming 1st Test match between Australia and West Indies, kicking off the WTC 2025–2027 cycle for both teams.
This is a 3-match Test series hosted by West Indies. Australia, having recently lost to South Africa in the WTC 2025 Final, will be eager to bounce back and start their campaign strong. On the other hand, West Indies will look to give tough competition — but both on paper and on the field, Australia holds the upper hand.
🏟️ Pitch Report – Kensington Oval, Bridgetown
The 1st Test will be played at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown.
- Average runs scored in the last 5 Test matches: 271
- Wickets taken in last 5 matches: 148 total
- Pacers: 75 wickets
- Spinners: 73 wickets
➡️ Pitch Insight:
Expect pacers to dominate during the initial days with bounce and seam movement. As the match progresses and the pitch begins to deteriorate, spinners will come into play, utilizing the cracks effectively.
🧢 Confirmed Playing XI
As the official lineups are out, here are the confirmed teams:
West Indies (WI)
- K Brathwaite (Bat)
- J Campbell (Bat)
- K Carty (Bat)
- B King (Bat)
- R Chase (All-rounder)
- S Hope (WK)
- J Greaves (All-rounder)
- J Warrican (Bowler)
- A Joseph (Bowler)
- S Joseph (Bowler)
- J Seales (Bowler)
Australia (AUS)
- U Khawaja (Bat)
- S Konstas (Bat)
- C Green (All-rounder)
- J Inglis (Bat)
- T Head (Bat)
- B Webster (All-rounder)
- A Carey (WK)
- P Cummins (Bowler)
- M Starc (Bowler)
- N Lyon (Bowler)
- J Hazlewood (Bowler)
➡️ Note:
- Steve Smith is unavailable due to a finger injury sustained during the WTC final.
- Marnus Labuschagne is also not available for this match.
🔮 Match Prediction & Fantasy Strategy
Australia are the clear favorites. You should consider creating a fantasy team with a 7:4 ratio (Australia:West Indies).
💡 Pro Tip:
Pick all-rounders and bowlers from the West Indies side. Their top order might collapse early due to Australia’s deadly pace attack.
🏏 Fantasy Team Preview
Australia will win this match and take a 1-0 lead in the series.
💡 Top Fantasy Picks (Captain & Vice-Captain)
T Head
P Cummins
M Starc
🌟 Dark Horse Players (Differentials)
U Khawaja
S Konstas
J Inglis
N Lyon
J Warrican
K Carty
🔮 My instinct says one of these dark horses could be your C/VC surprise pick.
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