AUS vs WI Dream11 Prediction, ODI Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For 1st ODI Match

Australia and West Indies will be facing each other in the first ODI on Friday. The Kangaroos will be back in the 50-over format after their ODI World Cup 2023 triumph. Though they have given rest to the majority of the players Pat Cummins will be missing the series and Steve Smith has been named as the captain for the side. 

On the other hand, the Windies will keep their momentum going after their historic victory in Gabba in the 2nd Test to draw the Test series against the mighty Aussies. They would love to win the first game on Friday and take a lead on the Kangaroos. The ODI gets underway at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. 

AUS vs WI: Match Details 

Match: Australis vs West Indies, 1st ODI 

Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne

Time: 9:00 AM IST 

Date: 2nd February, 2024 

Live Streaming Details: Star Sports Network, Disney+ Hotstar

AUS vs WI: Pitch Report

The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) has a high ODI scoring rate. In ODIs, the average first-inning total at the venue is 222, with an average second-inning total of 194. The MCG has recorded 158 ODIs thus far. The team batting first won 78 games, while the team batting second won 75 games.

AUS vs WI: Probable Playing XI 

Australia 

Steven Smith (c), Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Aaron Hardie, Sean Abbott, Xavier Bartlett, Adam Zampa, Will Sutherland

West Indies

Alick Athanaze, Justin Greaves, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (c) (wk), Kavem Hodge, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Oshane Thomas, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie

AUS vs WI: Full Squads 2024

Australia 

Steven Smith (c), Travis Head (vc), Sean Abbott, Xavier Bartlett, Cameron Green, Aaron Hardie, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Lance Morris, Matt Short, Adam Zampa, Will Sutherland, Nathan Ellis.

West Indies 

Shai Hope (c), Alzarri Joseph, Alick Athanaze, Teddy Bishop, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Justin Greaves, Kavem Hodge, Tevin Imlach, Gudakesh Motie, Kjorn Ottley, Romario Shepherd, Oshane Thomas, Hayden Walsh Jr.

AUS vs WI Fantasy 11 Teams 

Grand League 

Wicket-keepers: Shai Hope

Batters: Steve Smith, Travis Head (captain), Marnus Labuschagne

All-rounders: Roston Chase, Cameron Green, Romario Shepherd, Matt Short, Aaron Hardie (vice-captain)

Bowlers: Adam Zampa, Sean Abbott

HEAD-TO-HEAD 

Wicket-keepers: Josh Inglis

Batters: Steve Smith (captain), Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne

All-rounders: Roston Chase, Cameron Green (vice-captain), Romario Shepherd, Matt Short

Bowlers: Adam Zampa, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie