The West Indies tour of Australia is approaching its climax with a three-match T20I series scheduled to kick off on Friday, February 9. Hobart, Adelaide, and Perth are set to host these matches. Following a drawn two-match Test series, Australia dominated the three-match ODI series, culminating in a resounding eight-wicket victory in the final ODI, chasing down 87 runs in just 6.5 overs.
Mitchell Marsh will captain Australia in this T20I series, featuring notable inclusions such as Tim David, David Warner, and Marcus Stoinis, who were active in various T20 leagues. Glenn Maxwell returns to the squad after being rested from the ODI series, while Travis Head, initially selected, will be rested and focus on the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand. Due to a hamstring injury sustained in the second ODI, Matthew Short has been replaced by Aaron Hardie. Nathan Ellis, recovering from a rib injury, has also been included.
Rovman Powell will lead the West Indies, with Shai Hope as his deputy, continuing from their roles in the ODI series. The squad retains key players like Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, and Oshane Thomas from the ODI squad. Nicholas Pooran and Andre Russell, who impressed in recent T20 leagues, add firepower to the West Indies lineup.
AUS vs WI 1st T20I 2024: Dream11 Team Players You Need to Avoid in Your Fantasy Team
- Tim David
- Jason Holder
- Roston Chase
Why Avoid Tim David, Jason Holder and Roston Chase in AUS vs WI Dream11 Team 1st T20 2024?
Tim David plays as a finisher for Australia and with David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Josh Inglis, Marcus Stoinis and Glenn Maxwell coming ahead of him in the batting order, it is wise to not spend any fantasy points on him in your Dream11 Team. West Indies has a fairly weak bowling line-up and there is a huge chance that Tim David might not even get to bat in the match.
Jason Holder is a renowned all-rounder for West Indies in all three formats of the game. However, his T20 performances have suffered heavily in the past couple of years. He is ineffective as both the batter and the bowler for his team. It is wise to avoid him from your AUS vs WI Dream11 Team of 1st T20I.
Lastly, Roston Chase is yet to actually impress with his performances at the international level. He is not expected to be impactful with the both the ball and bat.
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AUS vs WI 1st T20I Full Squad
Australia
Mitchell Marsh (c), Sean Abbott, Jason Behrendorff, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Aaron Hardie, Josh Hazlewood, Josh Inglis, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade, David Warner, Adam Zampa
West Indies
Rovman Powell (c), Shai Hope, Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Gudakesh Motie, Nicholas Pooran, Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Oshane Thomas
AUS vs WI 1st T20 2024: Best Possible Dream11 Team
- David Warner (C)
- Shai Hope
- Nicholas Pooran (WK)
- Glenn Maxwell
- Mitchell Marsh
- Marcus Stoinis
- Rovman Powell
- Romario Shepherd
- Andre Russell
- Adam Zampa
- Nathan Ellis