Australia vs West Indies, 2nd Test: Preview and Prediction
Australia take on the West Indies in the Adelaide Oval. This day-night Test, the second of two matches in the series, will kick off on Thursday, 8 December, at 14:30 local time
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Adelaide Oval: Australia vs West Indies, 2nd TestAustralia put up an excellent performance in Perth with both the bat and the ball. Captain Pat Cummins suffered a slight strain in Perth and a questionable due to injury, but is expected to be fit enough to lead the side again.
West Indies suffered a heavy defeat in Perth last week, but they fought and will try to showcase a better performance in the second Test. Bowler Kemar Roach, batsman Nkrumah Bonner, and all-rounder Kyle Mayers all have injury concerns, but Roach and Mayers are expected to play.
Australian players to watch
1. Marnus Labuschagne- He has scored more than 300 runs in Perth. Even though the pitch here is not so good for batting, we are confident on he to be Australia's top run scorer in this Test.
2. Mitchell Starc- He likes to throw the pink ball in Test cricket and is our pick for Australia's best wicket-taker.
West Indies' players to watch
1. Kraigg Brathwaite- He averages 73.88 in this format this year. The West Indies' attacking player never throws his wicket away, and he is a good choice for the highest run scorer for the West Indies against Australia.
2. Kyle Mayers- He is the pick of the bowler, as he was consistent in the 1st Test.
Match Prediction
Australia are predicted to win the 2nd Test due to home advantage and have a balanced side in comparison to West Indies.
Top Picks
Marnus Labuschagne
Mitchell Starc
Kraigg Brathwaite
Kyle Mayers
Pitch Report
The match will be played at the Adelaide Oval. This wicket has more pace than in previous years, and we expect plenty of momentum for the fast bowlers when the floodlights are in operation.
Team Squad (Predicted)
Australia: Usman Khawaja, David Warner, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, and Josh Hazlewood.
West Indies: Kraigg Brathwaite (c), Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Nkrumah Bonner, Jermaine Blackwood, Roston Chase, Kyle Mayers, Jason Holder, Joshua Da Silva (wk), Alzarri Joseph, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales, and Shamarh Brooks.