The West Indies will lock horns with Australia in the fifth and final T20I of the ongoing five-match series at Warner Park in St. Kitts on Tuesday, July 29. With Australia already having taken an unassailable 4-0 lead, the hosts are staring at the possibility of a clean sweep on home soil. This final match gives the Caribbean side one last chance to salvage pride and avoid a whitewash across all formats of the tour.
Date: July 29, 2025
Venue: Warner Park, Basseterre, St. Kitts
Time: 4:30 AM IST
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Series So Far
Australia has been utterly dominant on this tour. After sweeping the Test series 3-0, the Aussies continued their form into the T20Is, winning the first four matches convincingly. Their batting depth, all-round strength, and disciplined bowling have outclassed a West Indies side that has shown flashes of brilliance but struggled with consistency.
On the other hand, West Indies have failed to capitalize on home advantage. Despite a few individual performances, the team has lacked cohesion, especially in the bowling department. Skipper Shai Hope has been a lone warrior with the bat, but he needs more support from the top and middle-order if the Windies are to end the series on a high.
Head-to-Head in T20Is
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Total Matches: 26
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West Indies Wins: 11
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Australia Wins: 15
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No Result: 0
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First Match: June 20, 2008
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Last Match: July 27, 2025
Pitch Report – Warner Park, St. Kitts
The surface at Warner Park has been a paradise for batters in recent games. Both teams have scored 200+ totals in the last two T20Is at this venue, and the trend is expected to continue. Spinners have found it hard to extract any turn, and bowlers need to rely on variations to contain runs. With short boundaries and a flat pitch, another high-scoring thriller is likely on the cards.
Probable Playing XIs
West Indies
Brandon King, Shai Hope (c & wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Roston Chase, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Jediah Blades
Australia
Mitchell Marsh (c), Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis (wk), Cameron Green, Tim David, Mitchell Owen, Aaron Hardie, Xavier Bartlett, Sean Abbott, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa
Key Players to Watch
Shai Hope (West Indies)
The Windies skipper has been a standout performer, scoring 176 runs in four innings at an average of 58.67. Hope’s calm temperament and ability to anchor the innings make him crucial in West Indies’ bid to avoid a clean sweep.
Adam Zampa (Australia)
Despite expensive spells, Zampa has picked up 7 wickets in 4 matches, proving vital in breaking partnerships. His knack for striking at key moments makes him a dangerous threat on a flat St. Kitts pitch.
Match Scenarios & Predictions
Scenario 1
West Indies win toss and bowl first
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Australia Powerplay: 55-65
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Australia Total: 175-185
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Prediction: West Indies win the match
Scenario 2
Australia win toss and bowl first
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West Indies Powerplay: 50-60
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West Indies Total: 170-180
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Prediction: Australia win the match
Match Prediction
With the pitch expected to favor the batters and both sides boasting explosive hitters, the chasing team will likely have an edge. Australia, riding high on momentum and confidence, remain favorites, but if West Indies bat second and execute their plans right, they have a real shot at a consolation win.
Prediction: Toss could play a key role – Chasing side to win the match.