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Australia
West Indies
Following a drawn Test series, the West Indies and Australia lock horns in the first ODI at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The Windies, coming from their Gabba triumph, face an Australian side keen to re-establish home dominance. With both teams eyeing supremacy, this ODI series promises a riveting contest at a cricketing cathedral.Β
The Windies will enter the three-match ODI series with newfound confidence after breaching the Aussieβs βfortressβ. The Australians, on the other hand, will be eager to reclaim their dominance on home soil after an impressive last year where they won the World Test Championship and ODI World Cup.
With the Melbourne Cricket Ground as the battleground, cricket enthusiasts can expect a thrilling contest between bat and ball, as both teams strive to assert their supremacy in the shorter format.
The current 50-over World Champions will be raring to go in a series where top bookmakers in India are offering odds you would not want to miss.
Zampa has 23 wickets in the last 10 ODI matches which makes him the one to watch out for
The betting tip is...
Adam Zampa will be the top wicket-taker for Australia
62 %
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AustraliaWest IndiesThe Australian squad undergoes notable changes for the upcoming ODI series. With David Warner retiring from ODI cricket, Matthew Short steps into the side, aiming to make a mark in the top order. All-rounder Arron Hardie joins the squad, providing an additional dynamic to Australia's versatile lineup. The wicket-keeping duties for the ODI series fall solely on the capable shoulders of Josh Inglis.Β
Glenn Maxwellβs injury gave Will Sutherland a call-up to the national side. The Australian team sees significant reinforcements with the inclusion of the explosive and the promising Cameron Green. Fraser-McGurk and Bartlett are additions made after the duoβs impressive performances in the recently concluded BBL 13.Β
Such strategic changes show Australia's commitment to building a formidable team, blending experience with emerging talent for the challenges that lie ahead in the ODI series against the West Indies.
Will Sutherland, Xavier Bartlett, and Fraser-McGurk have replaced injured Maxwell, Ellis, and Richardson recently
Predicted Lineup: Head, Short, Smith (c), Labuschagne, Green, Sutherland, Inglis (wk), Abbott, Bartlett, Richardson, Zampa
Led by the wicket-keeping batter Shai Hope, the West Indies team gears up with resilience in the top order. Shai Hope's deputy, the formidable Alzarri Joseph, is anticipated to bring his lethal bowling prowess to the forefront.
The squad boasts a trio of versatile all-rounders, namely Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, and Justin Greaves, each capable of adding valuable depth to the team's resources.
Oshane Thomas and Hayden Walsh emerge as key bowlers, expected to deliver impactful performances on the international stage. Alick Athanaze, Teddy Bishop, and Matthew Forde may not have international exposure but donβt rule them out just yet. They will each pose a threat when allowed to perform in Australia.
With a balanced combination of experience and emerging talent, the West Indies team aspires to make a strong statement in the upcoming ODI series against Australia, as they did against all odds in the Test series.
Expect some surprise elements in the Windies lineup.
Predicted Lineup: Shai Hope (c,wk), Kjorn Ottley, Keacy Carty, Alick Athanaze, Justin Greaves, Matthew Forde, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Hayden Walsh, Oshane Thomas, Alzarri Joseph.
In the last five ODI matches, Australia has dominated with four victories, while the West Indies secured one win.
For Australia, Travis Head emerges as a potential threat at the top order, showcasing impressive form with 329 runs at an average of 54.83 and a strike rate of 127.51. In the bowling department, Adam Zampa stands out with a notable record of 23 wickets in 10 matches, maintaining an economy rate of 5.25 and an impressive strike rate of 22.95.
As for the West Indies, Captain Shai Hope is expected to be the pivotal player, boasting an excellent record with 428 runs at an average of 61.14 and a strike rate of 102.14 in the last 10 matches. Romario Shepherd, the all-rounder, will be one to watch, having claimed 14 wickets with an economy rate of 5.9 and a strike rate of 30.35 in the same period.Β
We are predicting Australia will win the first ODI.
