Sabina Park Pitch Report And Kingston Weather Forecast For WI vs AUS 1st T20I

Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica (Source: @BCCI/X.com)

After a three-match thrilling Test series, it's time for the T20I action between West Indies and Australia, as they are all set to feature in the first T20I of the five-match series. The first game will be played at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica, on July 21st, 2025, from 5:30 AM IST.

The three-match Test series ended completely in favour of the visiting Australian side, who dominated the Caribbean team completely in the red-ball format, winning 3-1. The Australian side has some changes to their T20I lineup, with several key names missing for the T20I series. Mitchell March is also set to captain the Australian side, whereas the West Indian team will be led by Shai Hope, with Andre Russell playing in his final T20I series.

With these two high-profile lineups, expect some wonderful action in the first T20I, as we look at the weather and pitch report from Kingston, Jamaica.

Sabina Park T20I Stats

(Sabina Park Stats)

Sabina Park Pitch Report: Is The Surface Batting Or Bowling Friendly?

The pitch at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica, is a surface that supports pace bowlers, as extra bounce and seam movement make it difficult for batters to play their shots with ease. In the recently concluded Test between these sides at the same venue, pacers dominated as they accounted for all the wickets in the pink-ball Test, making it tough for the batters.

According to the statistics, this venue has averaged 165 runs in the first innings, whereas the score fluctuates to 149 in the second innings, further indicating that this is a decent batting surface where scoring high scores are not easily attainable.

The last time Sabina Park hosted a T20I game was in 2024, when West Indies hosted South Africa for three games at this venue. The 200-run mark was breached just once, with an average score of around 165.

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Further, going by the stats, the pacers have accounted for 63.8% of the wickets at this venue in the nine T20Is played so far, whereas spinners have taken the remaining 36.19%, further confirming that this venue is ideal for pacers, as the hard and dry track offers much more than just pace.

In the nine T20Is that have been played here before, the sides that have batted first have won five of them, whereas only four times has a team won while chasing the target. Therefore, the captain winning the toss will look to bat first, as putting runs on the board will be a big focus, as the pitch is expected to get difficult for batting in the latter half of the game.

Sabina Park, Kingston Weather Today

Kingston Weather Forecast Today [Source: Accuweather]

According to AccuWeather.com, the weather in Kingston, Jamaica, on July 20th is expected to be cloudy, with thunderstorms anticipated at night. The weather will be 27°C, but it will feel like 29°C at the venue. The wind will blow at around 13 kilometres per hour, with gusts reaching up to 22 km per hour. During the day, the weather will be extremely hot and humid, with 34°C, but it will ease a bit during the night, considering it is a night game.

Chances Of Rain In WI vs AUS 1st T20I

The chances of rain during the game are higher, with a 40% probability of precipitation and approximately 1 mm of rain predicted. There is a chance of one hour of rain during the game, as the cloud cover is expected to be around 26%.

Furthermore, there is a 24% chance of thunderstorms, which could be risky but is not currently considered a red zone. Thus, based on the data, it is expected that the match will proceed, albeit with a few interruptions; however, a result in this encounter is more likely. So, DLS could also be in play, with a shortened encounter on the cards, but expect the match to have a result.

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