The 2nd Test between Australia and the West Indies is set to begin on Thursday (03/07/2025), scheduled at the National Stadium, Granada. Australia has taken the lead in the first Test after defeating the West Indies by 159 runs. The first Test had some controversial moments related to umpiring decisions, which sparked more off-field discussion and trends than actual match moments.
Australia will have Steve Smith back in their line-up, replacing Jos Inglis. This match will also mark former Windies captain Kraigg Brathwaite’s 100th Test appearance. The top fantasy picks for this match will be Travis Head, Mitchell Starc, and Pat Cummins from Australia, along with Kraigg Brathwaite, Shai Hope, and Shamar Joseph from the Windies.
Check out the rest of the fantasy team, pitch report, and predicted playing XI for the West Indies vs Australia – 2nd Test, Australia tour of West Indies 2025.
West Indies vs Australia: Where to Watch Live?
Date | 03/06/2025 - 07/06/2025 |
Time | 7:30 PM IST |
Venue | National Stadium, Barbados |
Streaming OTT | Fancode |
West Indies vs Australia: National Stadium, Pitch Report
The pitch at Granada is traditionally a bowling-friendly wicket right from Day 1, with the surface offering early seam movement and some extra bounce for the pacers. As the day progresses, spinners will come into play. Batters will need to show patience and discipline to purchase some runs. The average first innings total on this surface is 278, which is usually enough for the team batting first to pose a strong challenge when it’s their turn to bowl.
Since this surface tends to wear quickly, the team that wins the toss will likely look to bat first on the freshly rolled wicket.
West Indies vs Australia: Predicted Playing 11
West Indies
Kraigg Brathwaite, John Campbell, Keacy Carty, Brandon King, Roston Chase(c), Shai Hope(wk), Justin Greaves, Jomel Warrican, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Jayden Seales
Australia
Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Cameron Green, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Beau Webster, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood
West Indies vs Australia: Dream11 Top 5 Players
West Indies | Australia |
Shai Hope | Travis Head |
Shamar Joseph | Pat Cummins |
Kraigg Braithwaite | Mitchell Starc |
Jayden Seales | Josh Hazelwood |
Shai Hope | Beau Webster |
West Indies vs Australia: Dream11 Fantasy Team
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