Australia are poised to battle against West Indies in the second Test of the ongoing West Indies tour to Australia 2024. The red-ball battle will take place at The Gabba in Brisbane on Thursday (January 25).
While the Aussies have won the first game by ten wickets, they will aim to whitewash their rivals. Conversely, the Caribbeans will be eager to mark a win in the forthcoming clash and end the contest on level terms.
Tests stats and records at The Gabba
- Total matches: 67
- Matches won batting first: 25
- Matches won bowling first: 27
- Average first Innings scores: 328
- Average second Innings scores: 318
- Average third Innings scores: 238
- Average fourth Innings scores: 161
- Highest total recorded: 645/10 (158.6 Overs) by Australia vs England
- Lowest total recorded: 58/10 (21.3 Overs) by India vs Australia
The Gabba Pitch Report
The Gabba stands as the epitome of a reliable cricket pitch in Australia, renowned for its consistency and true nature. Traditionally, this iconic venue provides substantial bounce and carry, catering to the strengths of fast bowlers while also offering stroke-makers the advantage of a dependable and even bounce. Suppose the match extends over an extended duration. In that case, the playing surface will likely undergo wear and tear, allowing the towering fast bowlers to exploit uneven bounce with considerable menace, particularly in the good-length region.
Brisbane Weather Forecast
The initial outlook for the first three days of the Australia vs West Indies cricket match appears favorable, with a promising weather forecast indicating no anticipated rain and moderate winds. Cricket enthusiasts can expect ideal playing conditions during this period. However, the concluding two days of the game present a degree of uncertainty as a looming shadow is cast over the proceedings.
The weather forecast raises concerns with a 35% chance of precipitation during these days. As the match progresses, teams and fans alike will need to closely monitor the evolving weather conditions, acknowledging the potential impact of precipitation on the game-play during the latter stages of this highly anticipated Australia vs West Indies clash.
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AUS vs WI, 2nd Test, Playing XI
Australia: Steve Smith, Matt Renshaw, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Mitch Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins (c), Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon
West Indies: Kraigg Brathwaite (c), Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Alick Athanaze, Kirk McKenzie, Kavem Hodge, Akeem Jordan, Joshua Da Silva (wk), Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph, Kemar Roach, Alzarri Joseph.