After defeating West Indies in the 2nd T20I by 34 runs, Australian team have taken 2-0 lead in a 3 match T20 series. They have looked a far better side and will be keen to inflict a whitewash in Perth.
In the second T20I, Australians were put to bat first and it was a one-man show as Glenn Maxwell played a sensational knock to help his side post a mammoth 241-run total. He hit 12 boundaries and eight maximums to score 120* off just 55 balls while Tim David also played a good cameo of 31* off 14 balls. Jason Holder took 2 crucial wickets while Caribbean senior all rounder Andre Russell and Romario Shepherd went too expensive consumed 59 and 48 runs respectively.
Steep Road ahead for West Indies
In reply, West Indies kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Skipper Rovman Powell scored a quickfire 36-ball 63 and Andre Russell (37) while Jason Holder (28*) also played a handy cameo but it wasn’t enough as the visitor fell short by 34 runs.
Now both Australia and the West Indies are gearing up for a high-stakes battle in the upcoming 3rd T20 match. With the Aussies taking a 2-0 lead in a series, With dominant performances in the first two matches, they are poised to secure a clean sweep, while the West Indies are desperate to salvage pride with a consolation win.
Head-to-Head
These two teams have played a total of 21 matches, and Australia have taken a slight lead with 11 wins, while West Indies have won 10 matches so far.
Pitch Report
The Perth surface produces a great deal of bounce and pace for the bowlers. This venue offers help to the pacers to use that bounce to good effect. But it also gives you a chance to score and make big shots. It is expected to be another high-scoring match.
Weather Report
It will be a sunny day on Tuesday in Perth, as predicted. The temperature will be a maximum of 34°C. The moderate wind speed will be 21 km/h with a humidity level of 21 percent.
Predicted XIs
Australia: David Warner, Josh Inglis, Mitchell Marsh (c), Glenn Maxwell, Aaron Hardie, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade (wk), Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson, Jason Behrendorff, Josh Hazlewood
West Indies: Brandon King, Johnson Charles, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Rovman Powell (c), Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph
Dream XI Picks
Wicket-keepers: Nicholas Pooran, Josh Inglis
Batters: Mitchell Marsh, David Warner, Rovman Powell, Johnson Charles
All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Andre Russell, Marcus Stoinis, Jason Holder
Bowler: Adam Zampa
Captain: Glenn Maxwell
Vic-Captain: Andre Russell