WI vs AUS Match Prediction & Betting Tips - Jul 14, 2021
West Indies has won the T20 series 3-0 in spectacular fashion. The first match was the only one where Australia put itself into any winning positions and after that, it has been all about the West Indies T20 stars flexing their muscles.
A 3-0 scoreline means that the West Indies team has won its first bilateral series against Australia in any format since 1995. Now, the question is whether Australia will finally get its strategy right and be able to fight back, or will the West Indies continue on its winning path?
Match prediction and cricket betting tips for West Indies vs Australia 4th T20 2021. The match is going to be played at the Darren Sammy Stadium, Gros Islet, St. Lucia on the 14th of July 2021.
WI vs AUS Team Previews
West Indies
There is no better way to build up towards the T20 World Cup than with a series of tough international matches. South Africa and now Australia have provided West Indies with just this opportunity and the team seems to have become stronger as the games have progressed.
West Indies has been able to rest a couple of players along the way Like Evin Lewis, Obed McCoy, Kieron Pollard, and Chris Gayle from time to time as well. Now that the series has been won a couple of other players may also find themselves on the bench with opportunities being given to youngsters.
Jason Holder, Akeal Hossain, and Oshane Thomas could all get a run in the remaining two matches. Senior players like Chris Gayle and Adre Russell could be rested just to manage their workload a bit.
Either way, there is no doubt that the West Indian batting strength is quite staggering right now. There is more six-hitting power in this lineup than in the Australian team and knowledge of home conditions is working in its favor.
West Indies was always a bit susceptible on the bowling front but that is improving as well. Hayden Walsh and Fabian Allen have been very successful for the West Indies. Add the death bowling abilities of Obed McCoy and Dwayne Bravo and you have a really strong bowling lineup.
West Indies Playing 11
Nicholas Pooran, ADS Fletcher, Chris Gayle, Evin Lewis, LMP Simmons, Andre Russell, F Allen, Hayden Walsh, Sheldon Cottrell, Oshane Thomas, Akeal Hosein.
Australia
Australia made a few changes to its lineup, as expected, but it did not make difference to the end result. Australia’s batsmen were never able to get on top of the West Indian bowlers and ended up with a target that was far below par.
Rilee Meredith picked up a few wickets in the previous match and Mitchell Starc had a much better outing, however, the lack of penetration that the bowlers have got is a big concern for Australia. It may be time to give Adam Zampa a break and let Mitchell Swepson have a chance.
Similarly, Andrew Tye could be very useful with his mix of slower balls.
Australia’s batsmen have failed to capitalize on their starts and the middle-order has not been able to get the power boost needed at the end. Ashton Turner showed a few glimpses of what he is capable of but at the moment, it looks like the West Indians have the upper hand in every aspect of the game.
Australia Playing 11
Matthew Wade, Aaron Finch, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey, Moises Henriques, AJ Turner, DT Christian, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Riley Meredith, Jason Behrendorff.
WI vs AUS Toss Prediction
The team that wins the toss tends to want to field first. Australia tried to change that around last time but it made no difference to the result. We think fielding first is slightly more advantageous for the West Indies with its massive arsenal of power-hitters.
Read our guide on toss predictions to learn how we analyze and come up with our tips.
Pitch and Conditions
The conditions for the match are expected to be pretty good, much like what we have seen so far. There is a very small chance of rain and so we should be able to get another full 20 over a side contest. The pitch has been quite good for batting and the small boundaries have been amenable for big-hitting.
The same is expected for this match. The nature of the wickets is a bit slow and that has proven to be difficult for the Australians to counter so far.
WI vs AUS Betting Tips
We are going to back the West Indies team to continue winning. It is quite difficult to win all five matches of a T20 series against a side like Australia but the gulf between the two teams has been massive. West Indies can choose to rest a few players and still end up putting a brilliant team on the park. The Australians look a bit out of their depth right now.
Bet on West Indies to win
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