AUS vs WI Dream11 Prediction With Stats, Pitch Report & Player Record of West Indies tour of Australia, 2022 For 2nd Test
AUS vs WI Dream11 Prediction, 2nd Test: Australia thrashed West Indies by 164 runs in the first test of the series.
AUS vs WI: West Indies will lock horns against Australia in the 2nd Test of the West Indies tour of Australia, 2022 on Thursday, December 8, 2022, at Adelaide Oval, Adelaide.
Australia rode on double centuries from Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith to score 598 in the first innings of the first Test, played at Perth.
In reply, West Indies bowled out for 283 in their first innings while the home team declared for 182/2 in the third innings of the match.
During West Indies’s fourth inning chase, Brathwaite scored a century but Nathan Lyon took six wickets to help Australia register a massive 164 runs victory.
West Indies would be looking to bounce back stronger in this match and level the series 1-1 after losing the Perth Test. Since Pat Cummins was ruled out of the series due to injury, Steve Smith will lead Australia in Adelaide.
Here are the match details, pitch report, probable playing 11, squads, player records/stats and dream11 fantasy team predictions for the 2nd Test of the West Indies tour of Australia, 2022.
AUS vs WI Match Details
- Match: Australia vs West Indies, 2nd Test
- Date: Thursday, December 8, 2022
- Time: 9:30 AM (IST) | 4:00 AM (GMT) | 2:30 PM (Local)
- Venue: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
Pitch Report For AUS vs WI, 2nd Test
The pitch at the Adelaide Oval is a good one to bat on. There should be movement on offer early on with the new ball, with the batters having to bide their time in the middle.
The spinners should also get some help from the surface as the game progresses. Both teams will look to bat first upon winning the toss and put up a mammoth total on the board.
Pitch Stats of Adelaide Oval, Adelaide For AUS vs WI, 2nd Test
- Total matches played: 82
- Matches won batting first: 40
- Matches won bowling first: 23
- Average 1st Inns scores: 381
- Average 2nd Inns scores: 348
- Average 3rd Inns scores: 273
- Average 4th Inns scores: 212
- Highest total recorded: 674/10 (151.3 Ov) by AUS vs IND
- Lowest total recorded: 78/10 (57 Ov) by NZW vs AUSW
Probable Playing XI For AUS vs WI, 2nd Test
Australia Playing XI
David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith (C), Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (WK), Mitchell Starc, Scott Boland, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood.
West Indies Playing XI
Kraigg Brathwaite (C), Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Nkrumah Bonner/Shamarh Brooks, Jermaine Blackwood, Kyle Mayers/Devon Thomas, Jason Holder, Joshua Da Silva (WK), Roston Chase, Alzarri Joseph, Kemar Roach/Anderson Phillip, Jayden Seales/Marquino Mindley.
Stats of Australia & West Indies Form in Last 5 Matches
AUS Form
WI Form
AUS vs WI Top Players to Pick in Fantasy Team for 2nd Test of West Indies tour of Australia, 2022
1. Steve Smith
The star Australian batter is in the greatest batting form. He scored a double ton in the first innings of the first Test and backed it with an unbeaten 20 in the second innings. Given he has been in red-hot form lately, he is a must-pick for your AUS vs WI Dream11 fantasy team.
2. Marnus Labuschagne
He smashed 204 runs in the first innings and backed it with another unbeaten 104 in the second innings to bag the player of the match award. He is currently the number 1 ranked Test batter in the ICC rankings. He will be a must-pick batter for your AUS vs WI Dream11 fantasy team.
3. Kraigg Brathwaite
The West Indies skipper continued his red-hot form in the longest format of the game. He scored 64 runs in the first innings and roared back stronger in the second innings, smashing 110 runs off 188 balls. From Caribbean camp, he will be your must-pick for AUS vs WI Dream11 fantasy team.
AUS vs WI Player Record/Stats (Must Picks) For 2nd Test
| Player | Stats (Previous Match) |
|---|---|
| Marnus Labuschagne | 308 Runs |
| Steve Smith | 220 Runs |
| Kraigg Brathwaite | 174 Runs & 2 Wickets |
| Travis Head | 99 Runs & 2 Wickets |
| Nathan Lyon | 8 Wickets |
| Roston Chase | 68 Runs & 1 Wicket |
| Alzarri Joseph | 47 Runs |
AUS vs WI Captaincy Picks For 2nd Test Between Australia vs West Indies
- Marnus Labuschagne
- Steve Smith
- Kraigg Brathwaite
AUS vs WI Dream11 Prediction – Fantasy Team Suggesting For 2nd Test
Australia vs West Indies – Fantasy Team 1
- Wicket-Keeper: Joshua Da Silva
- Batters: David Warner, Steve Smith, Kraigg Brathwaite, Marnus Labuschagne
- All-Rounders: Jason Holder, Travis Head, Roston Chase
- Bowlers: Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Alzarri Joseph
- Captain: Marnus Labuschagne
- Vice-Captain: Steve Smith
Australia vs West Indies – Fantasy Team 2
- Wicket-Keeper: Joshua Da Silva
- Batters: Steve Smith, Usman Khawaja, Kraigg Brathwaite, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Marnus Labuschagne
- All-Rounders: Travis Head, Roston Chase
- Bowlers: Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Alzarri Joseph
- Captain: Steve Smith
- Vice-Captain: Kraigg Brathwaite
AUS vs WI Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s Match?
Australia is expected to win this match.
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team for the fantasy game please consider the points mentioned and make your own decision at the time of making your team.
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