Australia will face off against West Indies in the second and final Test of the two-match series starting from January 25. This will be a day-night Test, and given Australia’s previous performances with the pink ball, the hosts will be aiming for an impressive end to their Test summer.
With an unblemished 11-0 record in pink-ball Tests, the Aussies are confident as they enter the Gabba, even though this match is being held at a venue other than Adelaide for the first time in 5 years. On the other hand, the West Indies are looking to even the ongoing series and create history on Australian grounds.
West Indies’ tour of Australia 2024, 2nd Test:
- Date and Time: January 25; 4:00 am GMT/ 09:30 am IST/ 2:00 pm local
- Venue: The Gabba, Brisbane
The Gabba Pitch Analysis:
The Gabba is renowned for its reliable cricket pitch in Australia, known for its consistency and dependable characteristics. Over the years, this iconic venue has been synonymous with providing substantial bounce and favoring fast bowlers, while also offering reliable and consistent bounce for stroke-makers. If the match extends over a long period, it is likely that the pitch will wear and tear, allowing tall fast bowlers to take advantage of uneven bounce, particularly in the good-length region, posing a significant threat.
AUS vs WI Dream11 Projection Picks:
- Wicketkeeper: Alex Carey, Joshua Da Silva
- Batsmen: Steve Smith, Usman Khawaja, Travis Head
- Multi-taskers: Mitchell Marsh, Justin Greaves
- Bowlers: Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins, Nathan Lyon, Shamar Joseph
AUS vs WI Dream11 Projection Captain and Vice-Captain:
Option 1: Josh Hazlewood (c), Mitchell Marsh (vc)
Option 2: Pat Cummins (c), Joshua Da Silva (vc)
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AUS vs WI Dream11 Projection Backups:
Kraigg Brathwaite, Mitchell Starc, Marnus Labuschagne, Alzarri Joseph
AUS vs WI Dream11 Crew for today’s match (Jan 24, 4:00 am GMT):
Squads:
Australia: Pat Cummins (c), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Matthew Renshaw, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc
West Indies: Kraigg Brathwaite (c), Alzarri Joseph (vc), Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Kirk McKenzie, Alick Athanaze, Kavem Hodge, Justin Greaves, Joshua Da Silva, Akeem Jordan, Gudakesh Motie, Kemar Roach, Kevin Sinclair, Tevin Imlach, Shamar Joseph, Zachary McCaskie
