AUS vs WI Dream11 Prediction 2nd Test: Australia vs West Indies Playing XI, fantasy teams and squads

The second and final Test of the ongoing series between Australia (AUS) and West Indies (WI) will be played at the Gabba, Brisbane on Thursday, January 25. Australia are currently leading 1-0 after winning the first Test in Adelaide by 10 wickets. With form and dominance, the home team is likely to continue their winning streak and whitewash the series. 

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Kirk McKenzie and Shamar Joseph were the only players who managed to deliver impressive performances for the Caribbean side. On the other hand, Travis Head with the bat, skipper Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood with the ball have been outstanding for Australia. As we set to be treated with a competitive Day/Night test, let's take a look at the pitch report, head-to-head records, likely Playing XI and fantasy picks.

Match Details

Match: Australia (AUS) vs West Indies (WI), 2nd Test, West Indies tour of Australia, 2024

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Venue: The Gabba, Brisbane

Date & Time: January 25 - 29, 9:30 AM IST (2:00 PM Local Time)

Live Streaming: Star Sports Network and Disney+Hotstar

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AUS vs WI 2nd Test: Pitch Report

The pitch at the Gabba offers pace and bounce to the fast bowlers, making it difficult for the batters to find resistance. Batters need to show immense patience to score runs here. With the bowlers dominating throughout the proceedings, there is a high possibility that the match may not go to the fifth day. 

AUS vs WI: Head-to-Head Records 

Matches Played: 119

Australia: 61

West Indies: 32

Draw: 25

AUS vs WI 2nd Test: Probable Playing XIs

Australia XI: Usman Khawaja, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey(w), Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins(c), Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood

West Indies XI: Kraigg Brathwaite(c), Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Kirk McKenzie, Alick Athanaze, Kavem Hodge, Justin Greaves, Joshua Da Silva(w), Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Kemar Roach, Shamar Joseph

AUS vs WI: Dream 11 Fantasy Teams

Grand League Contest:

Wicketkeepers: Alex Carey

Batters: Usman Khawaja, Kraigg Brathwaite, Travis Head, Tagenarine Chanderpaul

All-rounders: Mitchell Marsh (C), Cameron Green 

Bowlers: K Roach, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon (VC), A Joseph 

Head-to-Head Contest:

Wicketkeepers: A Carey 

Batters: Steve Smith (C), Kraigg Brathwaite, Travis Head, Tagenarine Chanderpaul

All-rounders: Mitchell Marsh, Cameron Green  

Bowlers: K Roach, Mitchell Starc (VC), Nathan Lyon, A Joseph 

AUS vs WI: Full Squads

Australia Squad: Steven Smith, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey(w), Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins(c), Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood, Scott Boland, Matt Renshaw

West Indies Squad: Kraigg Brathwaite(c), Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Kirk McKenzie, Alick Athanaze, Kavem Hodge, Justin Greaves, Joshua Da Silva(w), Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Kemar Roach, Shamar Joseph, Tevin Imlach, Akeem Jordan, Kevin Sinclair, Zachary McCaskie