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The Kensington Oval Ground in Bridgetown, Barbados, is ready to host the second One-Day International (ODI) between West Indies and Australia on Thursday.
After winning the opening game of the three-match leg, Australia are ahead with 🌃1-0 and would look to clinch another game to seal t🤡he series.
On t꧃he other hand, West Indies would be focusing to make ♎a comeback in order to keep the series alive.
Pitch report:
Both spinners and seamers got success at this venue, and it was seen in the previous fixture as well. The pitch won’t produce a high-scoring encounter, but fans could still expect a cracker of the game.
Playing Combination:
West Indies
The home team will miss some star players in the second game due to their respective injuries: Shai Hope (ankle), Fabian Allen (side) and Roston Chase (thigh). Nicholas Pooran will hold the keeping responsibilities.
WI XI: Kieron Pollard (c), Evin Lewis, Shimron Hetmyer, Darren Bravo, Jason Mohammed, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Jason Holder, Alzarri Joseph, Sheldon Cottrell, Akeal Hosein, Hayden Walsh🧸 J𒆙r.
Australia
If Aaron Finch is deemed fit, he will definitely play the second game. Otherwise, Alex Carey will continue leading the Aussie side.
AUS XI: Alex Carey (c, wk), Ben McDermott, Josh Philippe, Matthew Wade, Mitchell💃 Marsh, Moises Henriques, Ashton Turner, Wes Agar, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Adam Zampa.
Match Prediction:
Case 1:
- West Indies win the toss and bowl first
- Powerplay score: 45-60
- Australia total: 260-275
Case 2:
- Australia win the toss and bowl first
- Powerplay score: 40-55
- West Indies total: 240-255
Australia to win the contest.