By Zainab Shafiq 
West Indies vs Australia, 1st T20I – Live Cricket Score, Commentary
Series: Australia tour of West Indies, 2025
Venue: Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica
Date & Time: Jul 20, 07:00 PM LOCAL (start at 17:00 GMT)
AUS vs WI 1st T20I Match Preview
Australia arrive fresh after a dominant Test series win and headlined by captain Mitch Marsh, with a blend of explosive batting and incisive bowling options, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis and Adam Zampa among them. They’ll look to impose early pressure on West Indies’ restart following a disappointing red‑ball series loss, aiming to carry momentum into the shortest format.
West Indies, led by Shai Hope, will tap into home conditions and experience, featuring youngsters like Evin Lewis and Rovman Powell alongside seasoned match-winners like Andre Russell and Jason Holder. The team’s intent: reclaim pride and unsettle Australia under a familiar Caribbean skies.
AUS vs WI 1st T20I Pitch & Weather Report
Sabina Park offers a seamer-friendly track with extra bounce early on, making it a pace bowler’s delight. However, it tends to flatten out, favouring batters in the T20 format, first innings at this venue average around 165, with frequent high-scoring games and even 200+ posters. Historically, pacers claim approximately 64% of wickets, with spinners providing a middle-overs balance.
Weather-wise, expect a warm (high ~32 °C), mostly cloudy evening with occasional rain, though overall conditions remain favorable for play . Breezy conditions (up to 30 km/h) may aid swing early on, while humidity could ease under lights late. Some rain showers are possible, but a full game looks likely.
AUS vs WI 1st T20I Predicted XI
Australia (Predicted XI):
Jake Fraser‑McGurk, Mitch Marsh (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Cameron Green, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Owen, Cooper Connolly, Sean Abbott, Nathan Ellis, Ben Dwarshuis, Adam Zampa
West Indies (Predicted XI):
Evin Lewis, Brandon King, Shai Hope (c & wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Andre Russell, Jason Holder, Alzarri Joseph, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Roston Chase
AUS vs WI 1st T20I Dream11 Team
- Cpt: Mitchell Marsh – consistent match-winner and form batter
- VC: Andre Russell – all‑round impact player
- WKs: Josh Inglis, Shai Hope
- Batters: Jake Fraser‑McGurk, Evin Lewis, Glenn Maxwell, Brandon King
- All‑rounders: Cameron Green, Jason Holder
- Bowlers: Sean Abbott, Akeal Hosein, Adam Zampa
This XI mixes power-hitting, spin variety and wicket-taking pace—ideal for Kingston’s balanced pitch and possible breezy conditions.
Where to watch AUS vs WI 1st T20I
- West Indies: TV – ESPN Caribbean | Online – Disney+
- Australia: TV – ESPN via Foxtel, Kayo, Fetch TV | Online – Disney+
- India: Streaming – Fancode app & website
- UK: TV – TNT Sports 1 (BT TV 408, Sky 870)
- Pakistan: Online – Tapmad
- South Africa: TV – SuperSport Grandstand 201 & Cricket 212
- USA: Online – ESPN+
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