 |
| Australia vs West Indies ODI Series |
Aus vs WI ODI Series 2024
The ICC's Future Tour Program outlines an ODI series between Australia and West Indies, slated to take place during West Indies' visit to Australia in January-February 2024. Australian Cricket has confirmed their hosting of the upcoming Australia vs West Indies ODI series in February. The 2024 Aus vs WI ODI series will comprise three One Day Internationals to be held in Melbourne, Sydney, and Canberra. Kicking off at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on February 2, 2024, the series will progress to the Sydney Cricket Ground for the second ODI on February 4, followed by the final ODI at Manuka Oval, Canberra, on February 6.
The last time West Indies toured Australia was in 2013 for a bilateral series of five One Day Internationals, which Australia dominated, securing a clean sweep of 5-0. West Indies' most recent bilateral ODI series victory against Australia dates back to 1994-95, where they triumphed 4-1. Since then, they have struggled to secure a series win against Australia, whether playing at home or away.
It's anticipated that West Indies will tour Australia under the leadership of Shai Hope, with Darren Sammy serving as head coach. Meanwhile, Pat Cummins is likely to captain the Australian ODI side, under the coaching of Andrew McDonald. Australia currently holds the top spot in the ICC ODI team rankings, while West Indies occupies the 10th position.
Head to Head Encounters
In their ODI head-to-head encounters, Australia and West Indies have faced off 143 times, with Australia winning 76 matches and West Indies emerging victorious in 61.
As of June 2023, Australia has played 978 ODIs, winning 594 matches and losing 341. On the other hand, West Indies has participated in 855 ODIs, winning 412 matches and losing 403. The upcoming ODI series between Australia and West Indies in 2024 promises to be an exciting spectacle for cricket enthusiasts, particularly fans of both nations.
The Test portion of the West Indies tour of Australia concluded with a 1-1 draw. The hosts secured victory in the first game, but the West Indies bounced back in the second Test, propelled by an outstanding bowling performance from Shamar Joseph, marking their first Test win on Australian soil since 1996/97. With the Tests behind them, attention now shifts to the ODIs.
The three-match series kicks off on February 2 in Melbourne, followed by the second ODI on February 4 in Sydney, and the third ODI on February 6 in Canberra.
More from AUS vs WI
Steve Smith will assume the captaincy for Australia, as regular captain Pat Cummins has been rested along with several other key players. Among the new faces in the squad, uncapped fast-bowler Xavier Bartlett, promising young batter Jake Fraser-McGurk, and all-rounder Will Sutherland, who replaced the injured Nathan Ellis, have earned their debut call-ups.
Shai Hope will lead a 15-member squad for the West Indies in the upcoming ODI series. Justin Greaves and Kavem Hodge, both of whom featured in the Test series, will rejoin the ODI set-up, along with wrist-spinner Hayden Walsh Junior. Brandon King and Sherfane Rutherford will not be available for selection, while Shimron Hetmyer and Yannic Cariah have been omitted.
Schedule
The schedule for the AUS vs WI ODIs during the West Indies tour of Australia 2024 is as follows:
- 1st ODI: February 2, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, at 2:30 pm
- Result: Australia Won by 8 wickets (with 69 balls remaining)
- 2nd ODI: February 4, Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney, at 2:30 pm
- Result: Australia Won by 83 runs
- 3rd ODI: February 6, Manuka Oval, Canberra, at 2:30 pm
All match timings are local.
Squads for ODI Series
Australia Team Squad |
| Steve Smith | Josh Hazlewood | Adam Zampa | Sean Abbott |
| Travis Head | Matthew Short | Marnus Labuschagne | Jake Fraser-McGurk |
| Mackenzie Harvey | Will Sutherland | Lance Morris | Aaron Hardie |
| Josh Inglis | Cameron Green | Xavier Bartlett |
West Indies Team Squad |
| Kavem Hodge | Keacy Carty | Alick Athanaze | Shai Hope |
| Roston Chase | Hayden Walsh | Romario Shepherd | Alzarri Joseph |
| Oshane Thomas | Kjorn Ottley | Justin Greaves | Gudakesh Motie |
| Matthew Forde | Teddy Bishop | Tevin Imlach |
Conclusion
Australia, since clinching their sixth World Cup title in late 2023, have not played any ODIs. Meanwhile, the West Indies are entering the series with momentum from a morale-boosting 2-1 series win against England at home, despite missing out on qualification for the tournament.