Australia vs West Indies, 5th T20I – Prediction, Fantasy XI Tips & Probable XI

Australia will take on West Indies in the fifth and final T20I of the series. Australia defeated Windies in the 4th T20I by four runs. The hosts lead the series 3-1. 

Australia vs West Indies, 5th T20I: Match Details

• Date – Saturday, July 17, 2021
• Time – 5:00 AM IST
• Venue – Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia

Australia vs West Indies, 5th T20I Match Preview:

Australian batting lineup is majorly dependent on Mitchell Marsh, who is the leading run-scorer in this series. Aaron Finch showed glimpses of form in the last game with a 37-ball-53. 

Mitchell Starc is back in form, defending 11 runs off the final over against Andre Russell. Adam Zampa also got amongst the wickets in the last match. 

Lendl Simmons almost pulled off the run chase with his 72-run knock. Evin Lewis was outstanding in the powerplay as well. 

Fabian Allen is the key player for West Indies who not only picks wickets but is a terrific power-hitter. Hayden Walsh is the leading wicket-taker of the series. 

Australia vs West Indies, 5th T20I Match Prediction: 

Australia came back well in the 4th T20I but they are too dependent on one or two players. West Indies is looking favorites to win this game. 

Australia vs West Indies Head-to-Head(H2H):

• Total – 15
• Australia – 6
• West Indies – 9

Australia vs West Indies, 5th T20I Probable Playing XI:

• Australia - Matthew Wade (wk), Aaron Finch (c), Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey, Moises Henriques, Ashton Turner, Daniel Christian, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Riley Meredith, Jason Behrendorff
• West Indies - Evin Lewis, Lendl Simmons, Chris Gayle, Andre Fletcher, Nicholas Pooran (c & wk), Andre Russell, Fabian Allen, Akeal Hosein, Hayden Walsh, Sheldon Cottrell, Oshane Thomas

Australia vs West Indies, 5th T20I Fantasy XI:

• Wicket-keepers - Nicholas Pooran, Matthew Wade
• Batsmen - Evin Lewis, Lendl Simmons, Moises Henriques, Ashton Turner
• All-rounders - Fabian Allen, Andre Russell, Mitchell Marsh
• Bowlers - Hayden Walsh, Mitchell Starc