Australia aims to secure a third consecutive T20 series victory against the West Indies as thay head into the third match of thier current tour. The Australian team currently holds a 2-0 lead in the five-match series,having secured wins by three wickets and eight wickets in the opening two encounters held in Jamaica.
The upcoming matches will take place at Warner Park in Basseterre, St Kitts.While warner Park is known for its relatively small boundaries,past data indicates that the average first-innings score in T20 internationals at this venue is 133.5.When including Caribbean Premier League matches, this average rises to 163.5.
For the third T20I, Australia sees the return of Sean Abbott to the starting XI. Abbott took one wicket for 40 runs in the series opener. Matt Kuhnemann, who debuted in the second T20I, returned figures of 0 for 33 from his four overs.
The West Indies squad has undergone changes for the third T20I. Retired all-rounder Andre Russell is not included in the squad for this match. Left-arm swift Jediah Blades is set to make his debut, while experienced seamer Alzarri Joseph has been rested, having participated in all three Test matches and the first two T20Is. Romario Shepherd,a right-arm bowling all-rounder,is the second addition to the West Indies team.
Qantas Tour of the West Indies Fixtures and Results
First T20I: Australia won by three wickets.
Second T20I: Australia won by eight wickets.
Third T20I: July 25, Basseterre, St Kitts (July 26, 9am AEST)
Fourth T20I: July 26, Basseterre, St Kitts (July 27, 9am AEST)
Fifth T20I: July 28, Basseterre, St Kitts (July 29, 9am AEST)
West indies T20 Squad: Shai Hope (c), Jewel Andrew, jediah Blades, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde (St Kitts only), Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh motie, Rovman powell, Andre Russell (Kingston only), Sherfane rutherford, Romario Shepherd.
Australia T20 Squad: Mitchell Marsh (c), sean Abbott, Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Tim david, Ben Dwarshius, Nathan Ellis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Cameron green, Aaron Hardie, Josh Inglis, Matt Kuhnemann, glenn Maxwell, mitch Owen, Adam zampa.
