Australia Dominates West Indies in Test Series Ahead of T20 Clash

Australia has successfully secured the Test series against West Indies, winning the first two matches convincingly. As they prepare for the upcoming T20I series, Mitchell Marsh will lead a squad filled with IPL talent. The final Test is currently taking place in Jamaica, and fans are eager to see how the teams will perform in the T20 format following this series. With Marsh's impressive IPL performance, expectations are high for the Australian team in the T20 matches ahead.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 14, 2025, 12:55 IST

Final Test Match Underway

Australia and West Indies are currently engaged in the third and final Test of their three-match series. The Australian team has already clinched the series, having won the first two matches decisively.

In the opening Test, Australia triumphed by 159 runs, followed by a 133-run victory in the second Test, establishing a 2-0 lead. The ongoing third Test is taking place in Jamaica, and following its conclusion, both teams will shift their focus to a series of five T20 internationals.

Mitchell Marsh Takes Charge

Mitchell Marsh will continue to captain the Australian side in the T20 format. The all-rounder had an impressive performance in this year's IPL and is eager to lead his team effectively in the upcoming matches.

During IPL 2025, Marsh emerged as the top run-scorer for the Lucknow Super Giants, amassing 627 runs in 13 matches, which included one century and six half-centuries.

Australia's T20I Squad Announced

The Australian squad for the T20 series is packed with IPL talent. Alongside captain Marsh, several players who participated in IPL 2025 will represent Australia. Notable names include Tim David from Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Nathan Ellis from Chennai Super Kings, Josh Inglis and Glenn Maxwell from Punjab Kings, and Jake Fraser-McGurk from Delhi Capitals.

Fraser-McGurk and Xavier Bartlett were added to the squad as replacements for Spencer Johnson and Josh Hazlewood, who were initially named.

Complete T20I Squad

Australia T20I squad against West Indies:

Mitchell Marsh (c), Sean Abbott, Cooper Connolly, Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Aaron Hardie, Xavier Bartlett, Josh Inglis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Matt Kuhnemann, Glenn Maxwell, Mitch Owen, Matthew Short, Adam Zampa.