Australia will aim to extend their lead in the five-match T20I series when they face West Indies in the second encounter on Wednesday, July 23, at Sabina Park, Jamaica. After a thrilling three-wicket win in the opening match, the visitors hold a 1-0 lead and have momentum on their side going into this crucial fixture.
Match Details
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Fixture: West Indies vs Australia, 2nd T20I
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Date & Time: Wednesday, July 23, 2025 – 5:30 AM (IST)
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Venue: Sabina Park Oval, Kingston, Jamaica
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Live Streaming: FanCode (App & Website)
Team Overview
West Indies:
The hosts showed flashes of brilliance with the bat in the opening match. Skipper Shai Hope (55) and Roston Chase (60) set the platform with a 91-run partnership, while Shimron Hetmyer added late firepower with a quick 38 off 19 balls. However, a middle-order collapse after their dismissals cost the Windies a potentially match-winning total. With the ball, they started well but couldn’t contain the Aussie all-rounders in the end. The Windies need better finishing with the bat and sharper bowling plans to bounce back in the series.
Australia:
Despite early hiccups in their chase, Australia fought back with the heroics of debutant Mitchell Owen and Cameron Green, both scoring quick fifties to rescue their side. Ben Dwarshuis was the star with the ball, picking 4 wickets and setting the tone early on. With Mitchell Marsh leading the side, Australia’s strategy of backing young all-rounders seems to be working well. The visitors will look to tighten their grip on the series with another win.
Head-to-Head Record
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Total Matches: 23
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West Indies Wins: 11
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Australia Wins: 12
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No Result: 0
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First Meeting: June 20, 2008
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Last Meeting: July 21, 2025
Pitch Report – Sabina Park, Jamaica
Sabina Park is known for its pace-friendly conditions with visible grass cover on the surface. In the opening T20I, fast bowlers took 11 wickets, highlighting the assistance available. The average first-innings total here hovers around 168, and there hasn’t been a clear advantage to either chasing or defending. Expect seam movement and bounce early on, with the pitch easing out in the latter stages.
Probable Playing XIs
West Indies (Captain: Shai Hope)
Brandon King, Shai Hope (c/wk), Roston Chase, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell, Jason Holder, Gudakesh Motie, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph
Australia (Captain: Mitchell Marsh)
Mitchell Marsh (c), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Josh Inglis (wk), Cameron Green, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Owen, Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Sean Abbott, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa
Key Players to Watch
Mitchell Owen (Australia)
The 23-year-old all-rounder had a dream debut, smashing a fifty that stunned the home crowd. Owen became the third Australian to score a half-century on T20I debut and is expected to play a crucial role again.
Ben Dwarshuis (Australia)
With a four-wicket haul in the first match, Dwarshuis dismantled the West Indies’ middle and lower order. He is likely to be Australia’s go-to pacer in the powerplay once again.
Shai Hope (West Indies)
The captain led from the front with a gritty 55 in the first match. Hope will need to anchor the innings again and ensure the middle order builds on the solid start.
Possible Scenarios & Prediction
Scenario 1:
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West Indies win the toss and bowl first
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Powerplay: 50–60
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AUS total: 165–170
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Prediction: Australia to win
Scenario 2:
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Australia win the toss and bowl first
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Powerplay: 40–50
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WI total: 155–160
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Prediction: Australia to win
Final Word
Australia may have had a shaky start in the series opener, but the confidence gained from their comeback win gives them a psychological edge. West Indies, on the other hand, must regroup quickly, fix their middle-order woes, and sharpen their bowling. However, considering the form of key players like Owen, Green, and Dwarshuis, Australia are favourites to take a 2-0 lead in the series.