Australia has elected to bat first against the West Indies in the second TEST in Adelaide. Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the second test due to injury and has been replaced in the Australian XI by Michael Neser. Earlier, Australia lost captain Pat Cummins, and now Steve Smith leads the team in the PINK-BALL test. Australia has a perfect record in Day-Night Tests. Despite the loss of major players, Australia will begin as the favourites against Kraigg Brathwaite’s team.
The West Indies have lost all four Pink-Ball Tests. After Alzarri Joseph struck early to eliminate David Warner, Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne are rebuilding. Khawaja has a fifty and is looking well. The pair is aiming for a solid partnership to get the runs flowing against the West Indies.
Match details
- Match: Australia vs West Indies, 2nd Test
- Date: 8th December 2022
- Time: 09:30 AM IST
- Venue: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
Marnus Labuschagne is a Batter with an average of 134 match fantasy points in the previous ten games, a fantasy rating of 9.1, and is a reasonably steady fantasy point producer. He bats first in the order and is a right-handed batter. This player has scored 308, 9, 8, 14, 127 runs at an average of 93.2 runs per match in the last 5 matchups.
Kraigg Brathwaite is a solid Fantasy Team pick. Kraigg Brathwaite has a fantasy rating of 8.9 and an average of 131 match fantasy points in the previous 20 games. He is a right-handed batter who bats in the top order. In the last five matches, this player has scored 466 runs at an average of 93.2 runs per match.
Tagenarine Chanderpaul is a viable option for your Dream11 team. Tagenarine Chanderpaul has a fantasy rating of 8.7 and an average of 106 match fantasy points in the previous 1 games. He bats in the top order as a left-handed batter. This player has scored 433 runs in the last 5 matches, averaging 86.6 runs per match.
Top Bowler Picks
Nathan Lyon is a Bowler with a fantasy rating of 7.8 and an average of 89 match fantasy points in the previous 10 games. He is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Nathan Lyon is an off-break bowler who has captured 8, 4, 1, 3, 2 wickets at an average of 3.6 in his last 5 outings. This player has performed admirably against this opponent, taking 8, 3, 7, 3, 5 wickets in recent matches. Nathan Lyon has had a good time at this venue, taking 5, 7, 1, 5, 3 wickets in his last 5 matches.
Alzarri Joseph is a solid bet for your Dream11 team. In the previous ten games, this player has averaged 96 match fantasy points and a fantasy rating of 7.8. Alzarri Joseph is a right-arm fast bowler who has taken 0, 5, 0, 6, 6 wickets at an average of 3.4 in his last 5 matches.
Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
Kraigg Brathwaite is an All Rounder with a fantasy rating of 8.9 and an average of 131 match fantasy points in the last 20 games. He is a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a right-handed batter who bats in the top order. This player has scored 466 runs in the previous five matches, averaging 93.2 runs per match.
Roston Chase is an All-Rounder with an average of 79 match fantasy points in the last ten games, a fantasy rating of 7.5, and is a very consistent fantasy point performer. Roston Chase is an off-break Bowler who has taken 1, 2, 1, 3, 3 wickets at an average of 2 in his last 5 matches.
Cameron Green is a very consistent fantasy point producer. In the last ten games, this player has averaged 91 match fantasy points and a fantasy rating of 6.8. Cameron Green bats right-handed. He has scored 211 runs in the last five matches, averaging 42.2 runs per match.
Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
Marnus Labuschagne leads the way for Australia with 375 match fantasy points. Steven Smith led the way with 280 match fantasy points, followed by Travis Head with 158.
Kraigg Brathwaite leads the West Indies in match fantasy points with 250. Tagenarine Chanderpaul led the way with 117 match fantasy points, followed by Roston Chase with 98.
Playing 11
Australia:
- David Warner
- Usman Khawaja
- Marnus Labuschagne
- Steven Smith(c)
- Travis Head
- Cameron Green
- Alex Carey(w)
- Michael Neser
- Mitchell Starc
- Nathan Lyon
- Scott Boland
West Indies:
- Kraigg Brathwaite(c)
- Tagenarine Chanderpaul
- Shamarh Brooks
- Jermaine Blackwood
- Devon Thomas
- Jason Holder
- Joshua Da Silva(w)
- Roston Chase
- Alzarri Joseph
- Anderson Phillip
- Marquino Mindley
Pitch Report:
Seamers will benefit from the 8mm grass remaining on the Adelaide ground. But, as history has shown, there will be something for the hitters as well.
Weather report:
The good news is that, unlike the T20 World Cup, Adelaide will have plenty of sunshine. There is no chance of rain in Adelaide except on Test Day 4.
Where to watch
The second Test between Australia and the West Indies will be broadcast on Sony Sports Network. SonyLIV will broadcast the Australia vs. West Indies Test live.