Australia vs West Indies – ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Betting Tips

With eyes firmly set on a semifinal berth, Australia will seek to keep the momentum going when they take on inconsistent West Indies in the 38th match of the 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup played at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.

In the previous match, Australia delivered a splendid bowling performance to register a comfortable win over Bangladesh. With this result, Australia are currently lying at the second position with 6 points to their name. Captain Aaron Finch will be hoping that the side can bring their A-game to the table against West Indies.

On the other hand, Defending Champions West Indies have been poor to say the least. The side has lost four matches on the bounce and will be keen  to end their campaign with a consolation win.

In the previous two World Cup meetings, West Indies have come out on top on two occasions.

Australia Form and Team News

With a comprehensive win over Bangladesh, Australia is unlikely to make any changes to their playing XI for this game.

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the openers Aaron Finch, David Warner, the middle-order trio of Steven Smith, Marcus Stoinis and Glenn Maxwell to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of pace trio of Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc to provide crucial breakthroughs in this all-important contest.

West Indies Form and Team News

The team management will go for two changes for this game as Andre Fletcher and Oshane Thomas could come in place of Chris Gayle and Ravi Rampaul.

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Roston Chase, Nicholas Pooran, Evin Lewis, Kieron Pollard and Shimron Hetymer to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Oshane Thomas, Jason Holder, Dwayne Bravo, Akeal Hosein and Kieron Pollard to create crucial breakthroughs.

Odds by Casumo

According to the Casumo sportsbook, Australia will be favorites to win the 38th game of the 2021 ICC T20 World Cup to be played at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium. For this 38th T20 World Cup game, West Indies are placed at 3.25 odds, while Australia are placed at 1.30 odds.

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Our Tipster Angle

Based on current form, Australia will start as clear favorites to win their game against West Indies.

With likes of David Warner, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc and Adam Zampa in excellent form in this T20 World Cup, Australia will be keen to deliver a clinical performance against West Indies. 

On the other hand, West Indies will have to play exceptional cricket to upstage Australia in this high-octane clash.

Therefore, the prediction is for Aaron Finch-led unit to register a comfortable win over West Indies.

Tip 1- Aaron Finch to lead the way with the bat for Australia

Captain Aaron Finch has shown decent form with the bat for Australia in this year’s T20 World Cup. In the previous match against Bangladesh, Aaron Finch showed positive intent from the start and scored a brisk 40 off 20 balls with the help of two fours and four sixes. With 121 runs at a strike rate of 124.74, Aaron Finch is Australia’s leading run-scorer in the competition. Given his decent form for Australia, we can expect opener Aaron Finch to score 20 runs or more against West [email protected]

Tip 2-Adam Zampa to continue his merry ways with the ball in hand.

Leg-spinner Adam Zampa has showcased excellent form for Australia in this year’s T20 World Cup. In the previous match against Bangladesh, Adam Zampa delivered career-best bowling performance in the T20 format and finished with figures of 5 for 19 in his four overs. Given his consistency and control for Australia in the middle-overs, Leg-spinner Adam Zampa to take one wicket or more against West [email protected]

Conclusion

Expect Australia to beat West Indies and seal their place in the semifinals of the T20 World Cup.

1. Opener Aaron Finch to score 20 runs or more against West Indies- [email protected]
2. Leg-spinner Adam Zampa to take one wicket or more against West Indies- [email protected]

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