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Australia won the toss and elected to bowl first against the West Indies in the first ODI of a three-match series at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday (Feb, 2).
Australia won the toss and elected to bowl first against the West Indies in the first ODI of a three-match series at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday (Feb, 2). After an explosive Test series that witnessed a lot of drama, with Australia winning the opening game before the West Indies pulled down the gates of the Gabba fortress to tie the series 1-1, the hosts and visitors will play three ODIs.
The West Indies won a historic match against Australia at the Gabba after pacer Shamar Joseph bowled an unbelievable performance in the fourth inning, a spell for the ages only a few days before. It was an emotional moment for the West Indians, who won a Test in Australia after a 27-year absence.
In the absence of Pat Cummins, veteran batter Steve Smith will lead the team. Australia’s playing XI included Travis Head, Josh Inglis (w), Steven Smith (c), Cameron Green, Marnus Labuschagne, Matthew Short, Aaron Hardie, Sean Abbott, Xavier Bartlett, Lance Morris, and Adam Zampa.
West Indies’ playing XI: Justin Greaves, Alick Athanaze, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (captain), Kavem Hodge, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Hayden Walsh, Gudakesh Motie, and Oshane Thomas.
