AUS vs WI 2nd ODI Match Prediction & Betting Tips
The second ODI of the three-match series between Australia and West Indies take place on Sunday afternoon and evening at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The hosts went 1-0 up in the series after a dominant display at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday. Read on as we preview this game. The day-night match gets underway at 14:30 local time in Sydney.
Australia have not picked their strongest squad for this series but are still looking like a very good ODI side. Friday’s victory margin was 8 wickets with 69 balls remaining and they will now fancy their chances of winning the series at the earliest opportunity in Sydney.
West Indies were outplayed in both innings at the MCG but they did the same in the opening Test Match on this tour before levelling the series. It will take a huge effort from the tourists to win at the SCG but with the talent in their squad it is not out of the question.
Australia vs West Indies 2nd ODI Match Live Streaming
TV channels: This game will be broadcast on TNT Sports, Fox Sports, Seven Network and the Star Sports Network.
Live Streaming: You can live-stream the match on 7Plus and Disney+ Hotstar.
AUS vs WI Match Toss Prediction
The last eight ODIs at the SCG have been won by the team batting first so we predict that Australia and West Indies will both be looking to win the toss and bat first on Sunday.
AUS vs WI Pitch Report
There will be something to work with for the pace bowlers at the SCG and there is always some turn for the spinners as well. It should be a good contest between bat and ball with a par score around 310.
Sydney Weather Report
The forecast is for progressively more cloudy conditions across Sunday but no rain is forecast. The temperature will be in the high twenties throughout.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Australia vs West Indies 2nd ODI 2024
Australia Team News & Playing 11
AUS Team News
There were two debutants for Australia in Melbourne on Friday with pace bowlers Lance Morris and Xavier Bartlett both getting their first ODI caps. Ahead of this day-night clash in Sydney, we expect Australia to want to give the same group of players the chance to complete the series win.
AUS Key Players
- Steve Smith- the skipper was at his calm and controlled best on Friday as he hit a run a ball 79 to get his side over the winning line with 11.3 overs to spare.
- Josh Inglis- the keeper-batter impressed during the 2023 Cricket World Cup and made his highest ODI score in the win in Melbourne.
- Xavier Bartlett- the bowling all-rounder returned the second best ODI figures by an Australian on debut on Friday and he picked up the wickets of three of West Indies’ top four.
- Sean Abbott- the right-arm fast medium bowler had a disappointing BBL by his high standards but dismissed Matthew Forde and Hayden Walsh to end West Indies’ innings in the opening ODI.
AUS Team Form
Australia have now won 10 successive ODIs after their convincing victory at the MCG on Friday.
Australia Predicted Playing 11
Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Cameron Green, Steve Smith (c), Marnus Labuschagne, Matthew Short, Aaron Hardie, Sean Abbott, Xavier Bartlett, Lance Morris, Adam Zampa
West Indies Team News & Playing 11
WI Team News
In spite of having two uncapped players in their squad, there were no debuts for West Indies in the opening game. Justin Greaves needs to make a good score at the top of the order in this match or else his place could come under threat for the final match of the series.
WI Key Players
- Keacy Carty- the right-handed 26 year old looked set for a first ODI century before he was run out at the MCG after having hit six fours and two sixes.
- Shai Hope- the keeper-batter captain made only 12 runs in the opening ODI of the series but still has a very impressive average of 50.93 in this format.
- Matthew Forde- the 21 year old right-arm medium fast bowler has an excellent reputation in white ball cricket and picked up the wicket of Travis Head in the first game of the series.
- Roston Chase- the spin bowling all-rounder will enjoy bowling at the SCG and has taken over 100 international wickets whilst hitting five Test centuries.
WI Team Form
West Indies have lost two of their last three games in this format and three of their last five matches.
West Indies Predicted Playing 11
Alick Athanaze, Justin Greaves, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (c) (wk), Kavem Hodge, Roston Chase, Hayden Walsh, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Oshane Thomas
Australia vs West Indies Head to Head
Australia have won their last two ODIs against West Indies by 6 wickets and 8 wickets with plenty of balls remaining on both occasions. Australia now lead the overall ODI head to head 77-61.
AUS vs WI Head to Head Stats in ODIs
| |
Matches Played |
AUS Won |
WI Won |
Tie |
NR |
| Overall |
144 |
77 |
61 |
3 |
3 |
| Last 5 |
5 |
4 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Australia vs West Indies Betting Odds
Australia are strong favourites to win this match and secure the series 2-0. They can be backed at 1.11 with West Indies at 6.00 to level the series 1-1.
Who will win Australia vs West Indies 2nd ODI Match?
There were some positives for West Indies at the MCG but overall they are not at the same level as Australia in this format. With stronger batters and bowlers, Australia are clearly the top team ahead of this game.
🏆 Australia vs West Indies Prediction
West Indies were well beaten in the opening game of the series in Melbourne and they now have a tough task to get back into the series in Sydney. Although this match may be closer than the first ODI, we are still backing Australia to win and go 2-0 up with one game remaining.
Australia to beat West Indies in the 2nd ODI
Feb 04, 2024
09:00 IST / 3:30 GMT
Sydney Cricket Ground - Sydney, Australia
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