Australia will be up against West Indies in the 1st match of the West Indies in Australia, 3 T20I Series, 2024. The match will be played at the Blundstone Arena, Hobart on 9th February at 01:30 PM IST.
AUS vs WI (Australia vs West Indies), 1st T20I - Match Information
Match: Australia vs West Indies, 1st T20I
Date: 9th February, 2024
Time: 01:30 PM IST
Venue: Blundstone Arena, Hobart
AUS vs WI (Australia vs West Indies), 1st T20I Preview
In their last 5 games, West Indies have won 3 games and lost 2. In their last 5 games, Australia have won 1 game and lost 4.
Both teams last played against each other in the 2nd T20I of the West Indies in Australia, 2 T20I Series, 2022 where Mitchell Starc scored the highest fantasy points for Australia with 132 match fantasy points while Alzarri Joseph topped the fantasy points leaderboard for West Indies with 108 match fantasy points.
AUS vs WI, Blundstone Arena, Hobart Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Blundstone Arena, Hobart is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 145 runs. The team batting first at this venue has won 40% of its matches, so the toss does not make much of a difference here. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions.
Weather Report for Blundstone Arena, Hobart
THE Temperature is expected to be around 14°C with 54% humidity. Winds at a speed of 5.96 m/s are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The pacers have taken 80% of the total wickets at this venue. Hence, picking up pacers for your fantasy team should be a good idea. Based on the stats available, we predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
AUS vs WI, Head-to-Head
In the 19 matches played between these 2 teams, the bowlers 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Charles | 5 | 81 | 20.3 | 0 | - | 1, 2, 29, 43, 6 | - |
| Shai Hope | 5 | 119 | 39.7 | 0 | - | 25, 9, 43, 16, 26 | - |
| Matthew Wade | 5 | 175 | 35 | 0 | - | 63, 14, 15, 1, 82 | - |
- Johnson Charles
Johnson Charles is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick in your team. He has an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.6. This player is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recent 5 matches, Johnson Charles has scored 1, 2, 29, 43 and 6 runs at an average of 20.3 per match.
- Shai Diego Hope
Shai Hope is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 37 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.5. This player is a top-order batter who bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches, Shai Hope has scored 119 runs averaging 39.7 per match.
- Matthew Scott Wade
Matthew Wade can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 52 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.3. This player is a top-order batter who bats left-handed and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches, Matthew Wade has scored 175 runs averaging 35 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akeal Hosein | 4 | 24 | 24 | 3 | 21 | 0, 0, 24, 0, 0 | 1, 2, 0, 0, 0 |
| Nathan Ellis | 4 | 16 | 16 | 6 | 20.7 | 16, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 2, 2 |
| Alzarri Joseph | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 28.5 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 3, 3, 0, 0 |
- Akeal Jerome Hosein
Akeal Hosein is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 52 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. This player is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and in the recent 4 matches, Akeal Hosein has taken 1, 2, 0, 0 and 0 wickets at an average of 21. He has been successful against this team, taking 0, 0, 1 and 0 wickets in recent matches. This player has been successful at this venue as in the recent 4 matches Akeal Hosein played here, he has taken 3, 0, 1, 0 and 1 wickets.
- Nathan Ellis
Nathan Ellis is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.5. This player bowls right-arm fast-medium and in the recent 4 matches, Nathan Ellis has taken 6 wickets at an average of 20.7. He has a good record at this venue as in the last 4 matches this player played here, he has taken 4 wickets.
- Alzarri Shaheim Joseph
Alzarri Joseph can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. Alzarri Joseph has an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.1. He is a right-arm fast bowler and in the last 4 matches, this player has taken 6 wickets at an average of 28.5. Alzarri Joseph has a good record against this opponent, taking 3, 0, 0 and 2 wickets in recent matches. He has been successful at this venue as in the last 4 matches this player played here, he has taken 0, 4, 2 and 0 wickets.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Russell | 3 | 71 | 71 | 3 | 23.7 | 0, 41, 0, 30, 0 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 2 |
| Mitchell Marsh | 4 | 189 | 94.5 | 0 | - | 15, 79, 92, 0, 3 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 3 | 83 | 27.7 | 0 | - | 0, 32, 20, 0, 31 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Andre Dwayne Russell
Andre Russell is an all-rounder with an average of 66 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.1 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Andre Russell bowls right-arm fast and in the recent 3 matches, he has taken 3 wickets at an average of 23.7. This player is also a handy batter and in recent matches, he has scored 0, 41, 0, 30 and 0 runs. Andre Russell has done well against this opposition, taking 0, 0, 0, 3 and 1 wickets in recent matches. He has been successful at this venue as in the recent 3 matches this player played here, he has taken 5 wickets.
- Mitchell Ross Marsh
Mitchell Marsh is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Mitchell Marsh has an average of 81 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 4 matches, this player has scored 189 runs averaging 94.5 per match. Mitchell Marsh has a good record against this opponent, taking 0, 0, 0, 2 and 0 wickets in recent matches.
- Glenn James Maxwell
Glenn Maxwell can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 74 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, Glenn Maxwell has scored 0, 32, 20, 0 and 31 runs at an average of 27.7 per match. He has bowled well at this venue as in the last 3 matches this player played here, he has taken 3 wickets.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Russell | 3 | 71 | 71 | 3 | 23.7 | 0, 41, 0, 30, 0 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 2 |
| Mitchell Marsh | 4 | 189 | 94.5 | 0 | - | 15, 79, 92, 0, 3 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 3 | 83 | 27.7 | 0 | - | 0, 32, 20, 0, 31 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Matthew Short | 3 | 32 | 16 | 1 | 83 | 0, 19, 13, 0, 74 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
| Akeal Hosein | 4 | 24 | 24 | 3 | 21 | 0, 0, 24, 0, 0 | 1, 2, 0, 0, 0 |
- Andre Dwayne Russell
Andre Russell is an all-rounder with an average of 66 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.1 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Andre Russell bowls right-arm fast and in the recent 3 matches, he has taken 3 wickets at an average of 23.7. This player also bats decently and in the recently played matches, he has scored 71 runs. Andre Russell has done well against this opposition, taking 0, 0, 0, 3 and 1 wickets in recent matches. He has been successful at this venue as in the recent 3 matches this player played here, he has taken 2, 0, 3, 0 and 0 wickets.
- Mitchell Ross Marsh
Mitchell Marsh is an all-rounder with an average of 81 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. Mitchell Marsh is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 4 matches, he has scored 15, 79, 92, 0 and 3 runs averaging 94.5 per match. This player has been successful against this team, taking 0, 0, 0, 2 and 0 wickets in recent matches.
- Glenn James Maxwell
Glenn Maxwell is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Glenn Maxwell has an average of 74 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recent 3 matches, this player has scored 0, 32, 20, 0 and 31 runs at an average of 27.7 per match. Glenn Maxwell has bowled well at this venue as in the recent 3 matches he played here, he has taken 3, 0, 0, 0 and 0 wickets.
- Matthew William Short
Matthew Short can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 79 match fantasy points in the last 7 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. Matthew Short is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 3 matches, he has scored 32 runs at an average of 16 per match. This player also bowls decently, bowling off-break and in recent matches, he has taken 1 wicket.
- Akeal Jerome Hosein
Akeal Hosein is a bowler with an average of 52 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Akeal Hosein is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and in the recently played 4 matches, he has taken 1, 2, 0, 0 and 0 wickets at an average of 21. This player has done well against this opposition, taking 0, 0, 1 and 0 wickets in recent matches. Akeal Hosein has a good record at this venue as in the recent 4 matches he played here, he has taken 5 wickets.
AUS vs WI Squad Information
Australia (AUS) Squad: Matthew Wade, Josh Hazlewood, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Marsh, Sean Abbott, Jason Behrendorff, Adam Zampa, Matthew Short, Josh Inglis, Tim David, Spencer Johnson and Nathan Ellis.
West Indies (WI) Squad: Jason Holder, Andre Russell, Johnson Charles, Akeal Hosein, Kyle Mayers, Roston Chase, Nicholas Pooran, Shai Hope, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Rovman Powell, Romario Shepherd, Oshane Thomas and Sherfane Rutherford.
AUS vs WI Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Shai Hope and Nicholas Pooran
Batters: Mitchell Marsh, Sherfane Rutherford and Tim David
All-Rounders: Andre Russell, Matthew Short, Glenn Maxwell, Jason Holder and Romario Shepherd
Bowler: Akeal Hosein
Captain: Shai Hope
Vice-Captain: Sherfane Rutherford
Photo credit: Alamy
