The West Indies cricket team is set for a critical clash against Australia in the third T20 International, looking to break their home losing streak against the dominant visitors.
Australia’s Dominant Run So Far
The five-match T20I series has seen Australia assert strong control, winning the first two games convincingly. Their batters have been in formidable form, making short work of the targets set by the West Indies.
In the opening match, debutant Mitchell Owen and Cameron Green showcased their power. The second T20I saw wicket-keeper Josh Inglis light up the scoreboard, smashing an impressive 78 runs off just 33 balls.
Australia chased down a challenging 173-run target with remarkable ease, achieving victory in only 15.2 overs. This aggressive batting display highlights the challenge facing the West Indies bowlers.
West Indies’ Uphill Battle
The home side finds itself in a challenging position, desperately needing a win to stay alive in the series. The current losing streak at home is a concern, especially as they navigate a new era following the retirement of T20 stalwart Andre Russell.
With the ball, West Indies has struggled to contain Australia’s hard-hitting lineup. They will need a significant improvement in their bowling and fielding efforts to put pressure on the strong Australian batting order.
Match Day Essentials: When and Where to Watch
Cricket fans eager to catch the action live will need to mark their calendars and set their alarms for the early morning match.
Date, Time, and Venue
- The third T20I between West Indies and Australia is scheduled for July 26.
- The match will be played at Warner Park, located in Basseterre, St Kitts.
- The first ball will be bowled at 5:30 AM IST.
- The coin toss for the match will take place earlier, at 5:00 AM IST.
Live Streaming and Telecast
For viewers in India, the match will be available exclusively online. You can catch all the live action on the FanCode app and its official website.
Please note that there will be no live telecast of the West Indies vs Australia T20I series on traditional television channels in India.
Team Lineups
Here are the squads for both teams, showcasing the players available for selection in this pivotal third T20I.
Australia Squad:
Mitchell Owen, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Mitchell Marsh (c), Cameron Green, Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis (w), Sean Abbott, Xavier Bartlett, Adam Zampa, Cooper Connolly, Nathan Ellis, Aaron Hardie, Matthew Kuhnemann, Ben Dwarshuis.
West Indies Squad:
Shai Hope (c & wk), Jewel Andrew, Jediah Blades, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd.
- Australia has dominated the series so far, winning both opening matches.
- West Indies seeks to snap a home losing streak in this crucial third T20I.
- Key Australian batsmen like Josh Inglis have been in explosive form.
- The match takes place on July 26 at Warner Park, St Kitts, starting at 5:30 AM IST.
- Fans in India can stream the match live on the FanCode app and website.
With the series on the line for the West Indies, this upcoming match promises to be an exciting contest as they look to mount a comeback against a formidable Australian side.
