Match: West Indies vs Australia
Date: Tuesday, 23 July 2025
Time: 2:00 AM (SA Time)
Venue: Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica
Australia are riding high. After a clean sweep in the Tests, they opened the five-match T20I series with a nail-biting three-wicket win on Sunday. Now, with Sabina Park set to host its second straight game, the West Indies find themselves under mounting pressure to respond—or risk the series slipping away.
Momentum and Form Guide
Australia’s Caribbean tour has been nothing short of dominant. They’re unbeaten across formats and have now won four of their last five T20Is against the Windies. Mitchell Owen’s dream debut—smashing a half-century and claiming a key wicket—added yet another bright spark to their tour. With Matt Short sidelined, others have stepped up seamlessly, including Cameron Green, whose recent form suggests he’s turning a corner in T20 cricket.
By contrast, West Indies are searching for rhythm. They’ve lost four of their last five T20Is and desperately need their middle order to stand up. That said, Roston Chase has been a shining light. His 60 off 32 balls in the series opener gave fans something to cheer, and he remains central to their hopes of a turnaround.
Conditions & Toss Factor
Sabina Park has historically offered an even contest—five wins apiece for teams batting first and second in T20Is. But chasing big totals has proven tricky. The average first innings score sits at 165, while the venue record chase is 194. Australia came close in the first T20I, knocking off 189 with seven balls to spare.
Interestingly, winning the toss hasn’t guaranteed success here—only four of the ten previous toss-winning captains at Sabina Park have managed to convert that into a win.
Watch the Weather
Rain and thunderstorms loom large over Kingston this week. With high humidity and lightning threats, interruptions are a real possibility. If we get a full game, expect conditions to favour batting early before spin and slower balls come into play.
Key Battles
- Roston Chase (WI) – He’s become the backbone of this Windies lineup, offering control in the middle overs and vital runs. He’s already top-scored once—can he do it again?
- Cameron Green (AUS) – Australia’s all-format utility man is hitting clean and confidently. With 51 in the opener and a good Test showing at this venue, Green could be the Windies’ biggest headache again.
Prediction: West Indies to Edge It (Weather Permitting)
Australia are flying, but the West Indies showed enough grit in the series opener to believe they can square it. Home conditions, a fired-up Chase, and a top-heavy batting order give them a fighting chance—especially if the middle order steps up.
The weather may be the biggest threat to a result. But if the skies stay clear, expect fireworks—and maybe, just maybe, a Windies revival.