Aaron Finch’s Australia will take on Nicholas Pooran-led West Indies in the second T20I at the Gabba in Brisbane on Friday (October 7). The home side lead the two-match series 1-0 after their hard-fought three-wicket-win over the Windies in the opening game on Wednesday.
Experienced batter Steve Smith feels that his style of play entails finding the gaps, timing the ball well and running hard between the wickets, which is crucial for success on Australian grounds where the T20 World Cup 2022 is to be played and hence is hopeful for a place in the squad. The batter was left out from the playing eleven of Australia’s first T20I of the three-match series with the West Indies.
“For me, I’m not as strong and powerful as some of the other guys. But some wickets entail just good smarts and punching the ball and timing the ball really well, particularly in Australia with big grounds, running hard between the wickets, that kind of thing,” Smith was quoted as saying by Cricket Australia.
Despite losing his berth in the T20 team, Smith still believes he will play in the upcoming World Cup since his touch game will be advantageous on Australia’s expansive fields. Tim David and Cameron Green were both selected ahead of Smith for Wednesday’s three-wicket victory over the West Indies, which has dimmed Smith’s shine in the shortest format.
Match Details
Australia vs West Indies 2nd T20 match
Venue: Gabba, Brisbane
Date & Time: October 7 at 140 PM IST
Live Streaming and TV details: Sony Sports Network and SonyLiv website and app
AUS vs WI 2nd T20 match Dream11 Prediction
Wicketkeeper: Mathew Wade
Batters: David Warner, Aaron Finch, Tim David, Brandon King
All-rounders: Cameron Green, Jason Holder, Kyle Mayers
Bowlers: Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Alzarri Joseph
Captain: Cameron Green
Vice-captain: David Warner
Australia vs West Indies 2nd T20 Predicted 11
Australia: David Warner, Aaron Finch (C), Tim David, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Marsh, Cameron Green, Mathew Wade, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood
West Indies: Brandon King, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Kyle Mayers, Raymon Reifer, Nicholas Pooran (C), Johnson Charles, Alzarri Joseph, Odean Smith, Sheldon Cottrell, Yannick Cariah