WI vs AUS Prediction, T20I Series 2025, Match 1, Match Winner, Team, Playing XI and Pitch Report

West Indies will cross swords with Australia in the first T20I of the five-match series at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica, starting on Monday, July 21.

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West Indies, led by Shai Hope, are entering this series after defeating Ireland by 1-0 in the three-match T20I series away from home in June 2025. On the other hand, Australia will be captained by Mitchell Marsh.

The Men In Yellow are coming into this five-match series after defeating Pakistan by 3-0 in the three-match T20I series at home in November 2024.

WI vs AUS, 1st T20I Match Details

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Match: West Indies vs Australia, T20I Series 2025, Match 1

Time & Date: 5:30 AM IST, Monday, July 21

Venue: Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica

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WI vs AUS, 1st T20I Pitch Report

The Jamaica surface is expected to give batters an edge to come out all guns blazing right from the powerplay overs. Any score above 180 would be a bit tough for the chasing side, as the captain who won the toss would love to bowl first.

WI vs AUS, 1st T20I Probable XIs

West Indies

Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Shai Hope (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie

Australia (Playing XI)

Mitchell Marsh (c), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Josh Inglis (wk), Cameron Green, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Owen, Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Sean Abbott, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa

WI vs AUS, 1st T20I Match Winner Prediction

Match Winner: Australia 

Interestingly, the head-to-head record between these two sides is all square at 11-11. However, the West Indies could win only one of the last six encounters between these two sides. That said, the Mitchell Marsh-led side would be aiming to start off the series on a winning note.

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