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WI vs AUS 2nd T20I Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s Match Between West Indies And Australia?



WI vs AUS 2nd T20I Match Prediction [Source: @cricketcomau/x.com]WI vs AUS 2nd T20I Match Prediction [Source: @cricketcomau/x.com]

West Indies (WI) are all set to lock horns with Australia (AUS) in the second T20I of the five-match series on Wednesday, July 22 at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica. The high-voltage clash will kick-off at 5:30 AM IST.

West Indies

West Indies came up short in the opening game as they fell to a three-wicket loss despite posting a strong total. Shai Hope led from the front with a fluent 55 off 39 balls. Roston Chase provided the middle-over impetus with a blazing 60 off 32 and Shimron Hetmyer chipped in with a rapid 38. But the rest of the middle-order: Rovman Powell, Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford and Jason Holder failed to fire.

With the ball, Holder, Alzarri Joseph and Gudakesh Motie picked up two wickets each but leaked runs at crucial moments. With Andre Russell set to play his final T20I, the Windies will be fired up to give the veteran all-rounder a winning send-off.

Australia

Australia ticked all the right boxes in the first match. Ben Dwarshuis was sensational with the ball, grabbing 4 wickets and putting the brakes on West Indies’ power-hitters. Sean Abbott, Cooper Connolly and Mitchell Owen chipped in with one wicket each, though they were a bit expensive. Nathan Ellis returned with 1/31 in four overs while Adam Zampa went wicketless.

With the bat, Cameron Green blazed his way to a 26-ball 51 and debutant Mitchell Owen made headlines with a stunning 27-ball 50. Chasing 190, the Aussies cruised to victory in 18.5 overs and will look to keep their foot on the pedal in the second game.

WI vs AUS Head-To-Head In T20Is

Categories
West Indies
Australia
Matches Played23
23
Matches Won11
12
Matches Lost12
11
Ties--
No Result-
-

How Will Sabina Park’s Pitch Behave?

The surface at Sabina Park has always kept both batters and bowlers interested. In the 10 T20Is played here, teams batting first have won 5 times, and the average run rate sits at 8.26. Early on, stroke-makers find it easier to score as the ball comes onto the bat, but once the pitch starts wearing, it becomes trickier to play strokes.

Spinners thrive in the middle overs as the pitch slows down and clever pacers using variations like cutters and slower balls often find success during the death overs. The chasing side won the last match here so the captain winning the toss might opt to bowl first.

Players To Watch For In WI vs AUS 2nd T20I Match

West Indies

Shai Hope

Windies skipper, Shai Hope has found his groove in the shortest format. With 271 runs in his last 7 matches at an average of 45.17 and a blazing strike rate of 157.55, Hope is leading from the front. He anchored the innings in the first T20I and will be keen to set the tone again.

Roston Chase

A quiet assassin with the bat, Roston Chase proved his worth in the first T20I with a brutal 60 off 32. He is the glue in the middle order and can turn the game around in a matter of overs with both bat and ball. If he gets going again, Australia could be in trouble.

Gudakesh Motie

The left-arm spinner has been a revelation. With 8 wickets in his last 9 outings and an economy of 8.67, Motie brings control and breakthroughs in the middle overs. On a worn Sabina Park surface, his role becomes even more crucial.

Australia

Cameron Green

Cameron Green’s clean ball-striking was on full display as he hammered a 26-ball 51 in the first game. With 175 runs in his last 6 matches at an average of 58.33 and a strike rate close to 150, he has become a reliable top-order weapon. Expect fireworks if he settles in.

Mitchell Owen

A debut to remember as Mitchell Owen blasted a 27-ball 50 with six sixes and showed no signs of nerves. The Aussies might have unearthed a gem. If he can back it up, Windies bowlers will have to be on their toes.

Ben Dwarshuis

Left-arm seamer, Ben Dwarshuis was Australia’s match-winner with the ball, scalping 4 wickets in the first T20I. He mixed his pace beautifully and used angles to great effect. With form on his side, Dwarshuis could prove lethal again.

Today’s Match Prediction: WI vs AUS 2nd T20I Match

Predicted Top Performers

West Indies – Shai Hope, Roston Chase, Gudakesh Motie
Australia – Cameron Green, Mitchell Owen, Ben Dwarshuis

WI vs AUS 2nd T20I Match: Predicted Score

Predicted first innings score: 180-200
Predicted second innings score: 185-205

Predicted Result: The team batting second will likely have an advantage in this match.