The ongoing three-match Test series between West Indies and Australia has firmly swung in favor of the visitors, who hold an unassailable 2-0 lead heading into the final Test. The third and final match will be played at Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica. Adding a historic twist, this will mark Australia’s first-ever pink-ball Test away from home, introducing a new set of challenges for both sides. For West Indies, it’s an opportunity to salvage pride, while Australia will be aiming to complete a clean sweep and gain valuable experience in day-night conditions outside their comfort zone.
Australia’s tour of the West Indies, 3rd Test:
- Date: July 12-16, 12:00 am (IST) – June 13, 06:30 pm (GMT) – June 12, 13:30 pm (LOCAL) – June 12
- Venue: Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica.
Sabina Park Pitch Report
The pitch at Sabina Park, Kingston, is known for its versatile playing conditions, offering something for everyone. Early in the match, fast bowlers are likely to enjoy movement off the surface and sharp seam with the new ball, making it a testing phase for top-order batters.
As the Test progresses, the surface tends to flatten out, providing more opportunities for batters to settle in and accumulate runs, patience and shot selection will be key. By the later stages, spinners are expected to come into play, with the aging ball gripping and turning off the surface, especially during the twilight and final sessions in a day-night Test. Overall, batters who can weather the early storm and bowlers who adapt to changing conditions will find success at this iconic venue.
WI vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeeper: Alex Carey, Shai Hope
- Batters: Travis Head, Brandon King
- All-rounders: Beau Webster, Rostan Chase, Justin Greaves
- Bowlers: Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Alzarri Joseph, Jaydon Seales
WI vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Beau Webster (c) Travis Head (vc)
- Choice 2: Shai Hope (c), Roston Chase (vc)
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WI vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Kevlon Anderson, Johann Layne, Sean Abbott, Scott Boland
WI vs AUS Dream11 Team for today’s match (July 12-16, 06:30 pm GMT):
Squads:
West Indies: Roston Chase (c), Jomel Warrican (vc), Kevlon Anderson, Kraigg Brathwaite, John Campbell, Keacy Carty, Justin Greaves, Shai Hope, Tevin Imlach, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Johann Layne, Mikyle Louis, Anderson Phillip, Jayden Seales
Australia: Pat Cummins (c), Sean Abbott, Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Matt Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Starc, Beau Webster