WI vs AUS 1st Test:Players battle to watch out

Australia and West Indies prepare to face off in the first Test of what could be an enthralling red-ball series, with action beginning in Perth. With new faces, returning stars and unfinished business when they met last, the two sides are eager to send a message to the competition. Australia will rely on the home conditions and the experience of their pace troika, whereas the West Indies will come with a smattering of youth, exuberance and a desire to upset the hosts

AUS vs WI – 1st Test Match, 2025

• Match: Australia vs West Indies – 1st Test
• Date: Today, 25 June 2025
• Time: 7:30 PM IST 
• Venue: Perth Stadium, Perth, Australia

Player Battles to Watch Out – AUS vs WI
Usman Khawaja vs Shamar Joseph
The calm and composed Khawaja will need all his experience to handle the raw fire of Shamar Joseph, who’s known to crank up the pace and swing it dangerously. A battle of nerves right from the first session!

Cameron Green vs Alzarri Joseph
Green loves to dominate, but Alzarri Joseph’s sharp bounce and seam could force him to think twice before going on the attack. This could be a momentum-shifting contest in the middle order.

Travis Head vs Jomel Warrican
Head doesn’t like to hang aroundhe goes after spinners. But Warrican, with his subtle changes in flight and pace, might just tempt him into a rash shot. Expect fireworks when these two clash.

Shai Hope vs Mitchell Starc
Hope brings elegance to the crease, but Starc with the new ball is a nightmare. Swinging in at pace, Starc could send early trouble Hope’s way.

Brandon King vs Nathan Lyon
King loves to play his shots, but Lyon’s experience and guile might tie him down. This one’s all about who blinks first attack or patience?

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WI vs AUS Predicted Playing XI

Australia Playing XI 

Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis, Travis Head, Beau Webster, Alex Carey, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood

West Indies Playing XI

Kraigg Brathwaite, John Campbell, Keacy Carty, Brandon King, Roston Chase, Shai Hope, Justin Greaves, Jomel Warrican, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Jayden Seales