Hey cricket fans! 👋
In today’s blog, we’re diving deep into the second Test match of the series between Australia and West Indies, scheduled to begin on 3rd July at 7:30 PM IST. We’ll explore everything from pitch reports to playing elevens, top fantasy picks, and predictions—so you can build the best Dream11 Grand League team! 🏆
🔄 Quick Recap: What Happened in the 1st Test?
The first Test was held at Kensington Oval, Barbados, and it was a thrilling contest! 💥
Although Australia were bowled out for 180 in the first innings—thanks to Jayden Seales’ 5-wicket haul and Shamar Joseph’s 4-wicket spell—they made a strong comeback.
West Indies responded with 190, taking a narrow lead. But in the second innings, Australia posted 310, powered by Travis Head, Beau Webster, and Alex Carey.
Chasing 301, West Indies were bowled out for just 141, with only Shamar Joseph fighting back with a quick 44 runs.
Josh Hazlewood was the star with the ball, picking up a brilliant 5-wicket haul, and Australia sealed the match by 159 runs to go 1-0 up in the series! 🟡🟢
🏟️ Pitch Report – National Cricket Stadium, St. George’s
The second match will be played at National Cricket Stadium, St George’s, a venue known to favor bowlers—especially pacers. 💨
- Average innings score (last 5 Tests): 278
- Total wickets in last 5 Tests: 186
- Pacers: 114
- Spinners: 72
🏆 Toss matters! As the match progresses, the pitch becomes tougher for batters, making early runs crucial. Spinners and bowling all-rounders could play a big role here.
🧾 Probable Playing XI
Let’s take a look at the predicted line-ups based on form, pitch conditions, and possible team changes.
Australia
- S Konstas (Bat)
- U Khawaja (Bat)
- C Green (All) / S Smith (Bat)
- J Inglis (WK)
- T Head (Bat)
- B Webster (All)
- A Carey (WK)
- P Cummins (Bowl)
- M Starc (Bowl)
- N Lyon (Bowl)
- J Hazlewood (Bowl)
📝 Smith may return after injury. If he does, C Green is the most likely to make way, since he’s not being utilized fully as an all-rounder.
West Indies
- K Brathwaite (Bat)
- J Campbell (Bat)
- K Carty (All)
- B King (Bat)
- J Warrican (Bowl)
- R Chase (All)
- S Hope (WK)
- J Greaves (All)
- A Joseph (Bowl)
- S Joseph (Bowl)
- J Seales (Bowl)
No major changes expected for West Indies despite their loss in the first game.
🔮 Match Prediction
Australia showed great character and depth in the first Test. Even though they stumbled early, they came back stronger and crushed West Indies. Unless West Indies’ bowlers pull off something extraordinary, Australia are set to win and seal the series 2-0. ✅
👉 Final Prediction: Australia will win the 2nd Test!
🧠 Fantasy Top Picks (C/VC Options)
🧠 Fantasy Top Picks (C/VC Options)
- T Head – in-form and reliable
- B Webster – all-rounder advantage
- P Cummins – strike bowler
- M Starc – lethal with the new ball
- S Joseph – key pacer for WI
🕵️♂️ Dark Horses (High Risk/High Reward Players)
- A Carey (could be a game-changer with the bat)
- R Chase (can chip in with both bat and ball)
- J Greaves
- S Konstas
- K Carty
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