The second match of the International Masters League T20 will be played between West Indies Masters vs Australia Masters at Dr. D.Y. Patil Sports Academy in Mumbai tomorrow i.e. on 24 February from 7:30 pm. This is the second match of the tournament and both the teams will start their campaign.
IML 2025 WI vs AUS: Head to head
This will be the first face-off between the two teams in the International Masters League. However, the players in both the teams have played many memorable matches against each other in their careers. The presence of legends like Brian Lara and Shane Watson will make this match even more special.
West Indies vs Australia Master Team Status
The West Indies Masters team has great batsmen like Chris Gayle, Brian Lara, Darren Smith. Sulieman Ben’s spin bowling along with the fast bowling of Ravi Rampaul and Fidel Edwards provides balance to the team. All-rounders like Lendl Simmons and Kurt Edwards increase the strength of the team.
Australia Masters has players like Dan Christian, Ben Cutting and Shaun Marsh led by Shane Watson. Jason Krejza’s spin bowling along with the fast bowling of James Pattinson and Ben Hilfenhaus strengthens the team. Both the teams will play the first match in the tournament so it is difficult to assess the form.
WI vs AUS Match Weather and Pitch Report
The pitch of D.Y. Patil Stadium is considered good for batting. An average of 166 runs are scored in the first innings. Spin and fast bowlers also get help. The weather is expected to be clear and there is no chance of rain.
WI-M Probable Playing XI
L Simmons, C Gayle, B Lara, D Smith, K Edwards, D Ramdin (wk), A Nurse, R Rampaul, F Edwards, S Benn, T Best
AUS-M Probable Playing XI
B Dunk (wk), S Marsh, S Watson (c), C Ferguson, N Reardon, D Christian, B Cutting, J Pattinson, B Laughlin, J Krejza, B Hilfenhaus
WI vs AUS Match Dream11 Fantasy Tips
West Indies vs Australia Master Dream11 Prediction: Shane Watson and Chris Gayle are the best choices for captain who can contribute in both departments. Brian Lara or Shaun Marsh can be chosen for the vice-captain. Ben Dunk or Lendl Simmons are good options for wicketkeeper.
Keep Dan Christian and Ashley Nurse in the team as all-rounders. Choose Darren Smith and Callum Ferguson as batsmen. Among the bowlers, Ravi Rampaul, Fidel Edwards and Ben Hilfenhaus are the best options.
WI vs AUS Match Prediction
IML 2025 West Indies vs Australia Master Match Prediction: The presence of legendary players in both the teams will make the match exciting. There is a 55% chance of West Indies Masters winning. The team has match winners like Chris Gayle and Brian Lara. The fast bowling of Ravi Rampaul and Fidel Edwards will also be important.
At the same time, there is a 45% chance of Australia Masters winning. Under the captaincy of Shane Watson, the team can change the course of any match. The all-round performance of Dan Christian and Ben Cutting will strengthen the team.
