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The stage is set for the first red-ball battle of the West Indies tour to Australia 2024, where the Pat Cummins-led side will take on the Caribbeans in a riveting battle at the Adelaide Oval.
While the hosts are heading to the contest after crushing Pakistan in a three-match Test series, West Indies have brought seven new faces into their Test squad.
Tests stats and records at Adelaide Oval:
- Total matches: 83
- Matches won batting first: 41
- Matches won bowling first: 23
- Average first Innings scores: 383
- Average second Innings scores: 347
- Average third Innings scores: 272
- Average fourth Innings scores: 210
- Highest total recorded: 674/10 (151.3 Overs) by Australia vs India
- Lowest total recorded: 77/10 (40.5 Overs) by West Indies vs Australia
Adelaide Oval Pitch Report:
The Adelaide Oval anticipates a pitch providing substantial pace and carry. Despite this, the surface is projected to remain favourable for batting, aligning with the Oval’s reputation as a traditional batting paradise. A true bounce on the wicket is expected to ease batters’ jobs during the game’s initial stages. As the match progresses, spinners might come into play once the pitch undergoes some wear and tear.
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Adelaide weather forecast
The weather forecast for the five days of the Australia versus West Indies Test in Adelaide appears promising, with no anticipated rain. However, a notable factor could be the variation in wind speed. The first two days are expected to have higher wind speeds at 24 and 19 km/hr, respectively, potentially affecting ball-seaming conditions. In contrast, the wind is forecasted to decrease to 11 km/hr in the remaining three days, adding an element of uncertainty to the playing conditions, particularly for the bowlers.
AUS vs WI, 1st Test, Playing XI
Australia: Steve Smith, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Mitch Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins (c), Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon
West Indies: Kraigg Brathwaite (c), Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Alick Athanaze, Kirk McKenzie, Kavem Hodge, Justin Greaves, Joshua Da Silva (wk), Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph, Kemar Roach, Alzarri Joseph.
