A two-match Test series was played between Australia and West Indies which ended in a 1-1 draw. In this test series, players of both the teams performed very well and won the hearts of many people. Now a three-match ODI series will be played between Australia and West Indies, starting from February 2.

The first ODI match between Australia and West Indies will be played on 2 February at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne. Both the teams would definitely like to win this match.

Melbourne Cricket Ground pitch report

Melbourne Cricket Ground, also known as MCG, can provide a lot of help to both batsmen and bowlers. Initially the bowler is capable of leaving his mark on this ground. However, as the match progresses, the batsmen will get a lot of help here.

The weather here will also be very good on 2nd February. The temperature here on February 2 can remain between 25 degrees Celsius to 15 degrees Celsius.

Australia vs West Indies Probable Playing XI:

Australia

Even though Glenn Maxwell and David Warner will not be seen playing in the Australian team, the hosts also have Steve Smith and Travis Head who are in very good form at the moment. Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins have been rested while in their place Aaron Hardy and Xavier Barlett would like to perform well in the bowling. The team has experienced Adam Zampa as a spinner.

Steve Smith (captain), Travis Head, Matthew Short, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis (wk), Aaron Hardie, Sean Abbott, Xavier Bartlett, Adam Zampa

West Indies:

Captain Shai Hope has been in very good form for some time and he would like to continue his form against Australia. There are many young players in the team who would like to perform well in this ODI series. Alzarri Joseph and Romario Shepherd will also be seen playing important roles in bowling.

Justin Greaves, Jorn Ottley, Casey Carty, Shai Hope (wk/c), Alick Athanazye, Kvem Hodge, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Moti, Oshane Thomas

Australia vs West Indies ODI head to head record

So far, 143 ODI matches have been played between the two teams, out of which Australia has won 76 matches while West Indies has won 61 matches. There has been no result in three matches while three have ended in a tie. The first match between these two teams was played on 14 June 1975 while the last one was played on 26 July 2021.

Australia vs West Indies 1st ODI broadcast details:

It will be played on February 2 at 9:00 am Indian time. Live streaming of the first ODI will be on Disney + Hotstar.