Australia will be up against West Indies in the 2nd match of the Frank Worrell Trophy, 2024 at The Gabba, Brisbane on 25th January 2024 at 09:30 AM IST.

AUS vs WI (Australia vs West Indies), 2nd Test - Match Information

Match: Australia vs West Indies, 2nd Test
Date: 25th January 2024
Time: 09:30 AM IST
Venue: The Gabba, Brisbane

AUS vs WI (Australia vs West Indies), 2nd Test Preview

Australia and West Indies have played 1 match in the series, with Australia winning all the games played so far.

In the first game of this series, Travis Head was the Man of the Match and Josh Hazlewood scored the highest fantasy points for Australia with 184 match fantasy points while Shamar Joseph topped the fantasy points leaderboard for West Indies with 159 match fantasy points.

AUS vs WI, The Gabba, Brisbane Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The pitch at The Gabba, Brisbane will allow for good stroke play and the batters will find it easy to bat on the surface. The surface will not allow a lot of assistance to the bowlers and wicket taking is going to be difficult. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 230 runs. The team batting first at this venue has won 27% of its matches. The team winning the toss will look to bowl first here.

Weather Report for The Gabba, Brisbane

Temperature is expected to be around 29.57 °C with 49% humidity. 4.62 m/s winds are expected.

Pace or Spin?

Pacers have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 88% of the total wickets at this venue. We would suggest that you pick as many pace bowlers as possible in your team. Based on the stats available, we predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.

AUS vs WI, Head to Head

In the 119 matches played between these 2 teams, batters of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.

AUS vs WI Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Kirk Mckenzie 3 114 22.8 0 0 50, 26, 23, 9, 6 -
Usman Khawaja 3 143 28.6 0 0 45, 9, 47, 0, 42 -
Alex Carey 4 144 28.8 0 0 15, 38, 53, 4, 34 -
  1. Kirk Sanjay Alexander McKenzie

    Kirk Mckenzie is a batter with an average of 96 match fantasy points in the last 2 games, a fantasy rating of 7.9 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top order left-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, this player has scored 50, 26, 23, 9, 6 runs at an average of 22.8 per match.

  2. Usman Tariq Khawaja

    Usman Khawaja is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Usman Khawaja has an average of 93 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.6. He is a top order opening left-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, this player has scored 45, 9, 47, 0, 42 runs at an average of 28.6 per match.

  3. Alex Tyson Carey

    Alex Carey is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. Alex Carey has an average of 100 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.6. He is a batter, bats left-handed and also keeps wickets. In the last 4 matches this player has scored 15, 38, 53, 4, 34 runs averaging 28.8 per match.

AUS vs WI Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Josh Hazlewood 2 0 0 10 2 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 4, 0, 5, 1, 0
Pat Cummins 2 12 2.4 9 1.8 0, 12, 0, 0, 0 4, 0, 0, 5, 0
Gudakesh Motie 2 4 0.8 2 0.4 1, 0, 3, 8, 0 0, 0, 0, 0, 1
  1. Josh Reginald Hazlewood

    Josh Hazlewood is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. Josh Hazlewood has an average of 92 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. He is a right-arm fast medium bowler and in the last 2 matches, this player has taken 10 wickets at an average of 2.

  2. Patrick James Cummins

    Pat Cummins is a bowler with an average of 119 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Pat Cummins is a right-arm fast bowler and in the last 2 matches, he has taken 4, 0, 0, 5, 0 wickets at an average of 1.8.

  3. Gudakesh Moti-Kanhai

    Gudakesh Motie is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. This player has an average of 72 match fantasy points in the last 5 games and a fantasy rating of 6.9. Gudakesh Motie is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and in the recently played 2 matches, he has taken 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 wickets at an average of 0.4.

AUS vs WI Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Justin Greaves 2 94 18.8 3 0.6 5, 0, 24, 65, 0 0, 2, 0, 0, 1
Kavem Hodge 2 166 33.2 0 0 12, 3, 0, 52, 99 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
Cameron Green 3 60 12 1 0.2 0, 14, 0, 46, 0 0, 0, 1, 0, 0
  1. Justin Pierre Greaves

    Justin Greaves can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 107 match fantasy points in the last 1 game and a fantasy rating of 8.7. Justin Greaves is a batter, who bats right-handed. In the recently played 2 matches, he has scored 94 runs at an average of 18.8 per match.

  2. Kavem Ajoel Rakem Hodge

    Kavem Hodge is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 110 match fantasy points in the last 1 game and a fantasy rating of 8.3. Kavem Hodge is a right-handed batter. In the last 2 matches, he has scored 12, 3, 0, 52, 99 runs averaging 33.2 per match.

  3. Cameron Donald Green

    Cameron Green is an all-rounder with an average of 93 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.6 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a top order batter, and bats right-handed. In the last 3 matches, Cameron Green has scored 60 runs averaging 12 per match.

AUS vs WI Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Josh Hazlewood 2 0 0 10 2 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 4, 0, 5, 1, 0
Travis Head 3 146 29.2 1 0.2 119, 0, 0, 10, 17 0, 1, 0, 0, 0
Nathan Lyon 2 24 4.8 7 1.4 0, 24, 0, 0, 5 1, 0, 2, 1, 0
Kirk Mckenzie 3 114 22.8 0 0 50, 26, 23, 9, 6 -
Kemar Roach 2 28 5.6 4 0.8 17, 0, 11, 0, 0 0, 2, 0, 0, 2
Alzarri Joseph 2 30 6 1 0.2 14, 0, 16, 0, 0 0, 1, 0, 0, 0

The top point-getters for Australia are Josh Hazlewood with 184 match fantasy points, Travis Head with 165 match fantasy points and Nathan Lyon with 104 match fantasy points.

The top point-getters for West Indies are Kirk Mckenzie with 95 match fantasy points, Kemar Roach with 78 match fantasy points and Alzarri Joseph with 55 match fantasy points.

AUS vs WI Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Justin Greaves 2 94 18.8 3 0.6 5, 0, 24, 65, 0 0, 2, 0, 0, 1
Josh Hazlewood 2 0 0 10 2 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 4, 0, 5, 1, 0
Kavem Hodge 2 166 33.2 0 0 12, 3, 0, 52, 99 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
Shamar Joseph 2 51 10.2 7 1.4 36, 0, 15, 0, 0 0, 5, 0, 0, 2
Pat Cummins 2 12 2.4 9 1.8 0, 12, 0, 0, 0 4, 0, 0, 5, 0
  1. Justin Pierre Greaves

    Justin Greaves is an all-rounder with an average of 107 match fantasy points in the last 1 game, a fantasy rating of 8.7 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a batter, and bats right-handed. In the recent 2 matches, this player has scored 5, 0, 24, 65, 0 runs at an average of 18.8 per match.

  2. Josh Reginald Hazlewood

    Josh Hazlewood can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Josh Hazlewood has an average of 92 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. He is a right-arm fast medium bowler and in the recently played 2 matches, this player has taken 4, 0, 5, 1, 0 wickets at an average of 2.

  3. Kavem Ajoel Rakem Hodge

    Kavem Hodge is an all-rounder with an average of 110 match fantasy points in the last 1 game, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Kavem Hodge is a batter, who bats right-handed. In the recently played 2 matches, he has scored 166 runs averaging 33.2 per match.

  4. Shamar Joseph

    Shamar Joseph is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 102 match fantasy points in the last 1 game and a fantasy rating of 8.2. Shamar Joseph is a right-arm fast bowler and in the recent 2 matches, he has taken 0, 5, 0, 0, 2 wickets at an average of 1.4.

  5. Patrick James Cummins

    Pat Cummins is a bowler with an average of 119 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player bowls right-arm fast and in the last 2 matches, Pat Cummins has taken 4, 0, 0, 5, 0 wickets at an average of 1.8.

AUS vs WI Squad Information

Australia (AUS) Squad: Josh Hazlewood, Steven Smith, Usman Khawaja, Mitchell Starc, Mitchell Marsh, Nathan Lyon, Pat Cummins, Scott Boland, Travis Head, Alex Carey, Matt Renshaw, Marnus Labuschagne and Cameron Green

West Indies (WI) Squad: Kemar Roach, Kraigg Brathwaite, Justin Greaves, Kavem Hodge, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Tevin Imlach, Alick Athanaze, Akeem Jordan, Joshua Da Silva, Zachary McCaskie, Kevin Sinclair, Kirk Mckenzie and Shamar Joseph

AUS vs WI Possible Playing XI

Australia (AUS) Possible Playing XI: Steven Smith, Travis Head, Alex Carey, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh and Cameron Green

West Indies (WI) Possible Playing XI: Joshua Da Silva, Kirk Mckenzie, Alick Athanaze, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Kraigg Brathwaite, Gudakesh Motie, Kemar Roach, Alzarri Joseph, Kavem Hodge, Justin Greaves and Shamar Joseph

AUS vs WI Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keepers: Alex Carey and Joshua Da Silva

Batters: Kirk Mckenzie, Usman Khawaja, Travis Head and Kraigg Brathwaite

All-Rounders: Justin Greaves, Kavem Hodge and Mitchell Marsh

Bowlers: Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc

Captain: Joshua Da Silva

Vice-Captain: Mitchell Marsh

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