WI vs AUS Match Prediction 2025 5th T20I: Match Preview, Pitch Report and Who will win Today’s Match?

WI vs AUS Match Preview

Australia’s dominance has been relentless in this tour from the Tests to the T20Is. In the 4th T20I, West Indies posted a formidable 205/9, with Sherfane Rutherford (31 off 15) with crucial contributions from Rovman Powell, and Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder and Romario Shepherd but no batter crossed 34 runs, a T20I record for a 200-plus total without a major score. 

While Aaron Hardie, Xavier Bartlett, and Sean Abbott each claimed two wickets, Adam Zampa took three for Australia.

Glenn Maxwell's blistering 47 off 18 balls, which included six sixes in the opening inning, and Josh Inglis' quick 51 off 30 set the tone for Australia's wild chase. However, a wobble was caused by Jediah Blades' outstanding 3/29, which saw him take out Mitchell Marsh, Mitchell Owen, and Cooper Connolly.

Cameron Green’s composed 55 not out off 35 sealed the deal for Australia though in the end, despite West Indies’ fielding lapses, including dropped catches. With the Australian team leading the series 4-1, we could expect some changes in the team while West Indies will be gunning for a taste of victory in this series that they have been unsuccessful in the Tests and the T20Is.

The 5th and final T20I of the West Indies vs Australia T20I series will be played this Tuesday on July 29 from 4:30 A.M Indian Standard Time (IST).

WI vs AUS Recent Form

West Indies have struggled, losing all four T20Is in this series, with their only win in the last five T20Is coming against Ireland. Their batting has promise, but their bowlers have been expensive, and fielding errors have been costly. In the 4th T20I, they fought hard but couldn’t defend 205. 

Having won all five of their recent Twenty20 International matches, Australia is currently on a winning streak. They have also swept a Test series against the Caribbean. Their batting team, which includes Josh Inglis, Cameron Green, and Tim David, who got a century in the third T20I, has been unstoppable, and their bowlers have performed admirably under pressure.

WI vs AUS Head-to-Head in T20Is

In T20Is, Australians have played 25 games against the West Indies, winning 14 and falling short in 11. With their fourth win, Australia continues to pull ahead in the rivalry, increasing their lead in the record books. While the competition remains fierce, Australia's recent form has helped them gain a lead over the West Indies in their head-to-head meetings.

Warner Park, St Kitts Pitch Report

Warner Park is a batter’s playground, with 60–70-meter boundaries begging for sixes. The 4th T20I saw over 400 runs, proving its high-scoring nature. Pacers get early bounce, but the pitch flattens out, favoring big totals—200-plus is par. Spinners can find grip in the middle overs, making them key for controlling the run rate. Chasing teams have won 60% of T20s here, including all the previous two matches of the series, so the toss could be crucial. 

WI vs AUS Predicted Playing XI

West Indies: Brandon King, Shai Hope (C, WK), Roston Chase, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Jediah Blades.

Injury Updates: None 

Australia: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Mitchell Marsh (C), Josh Inglis (WK), Cameron Green, Mitchell Owen, Aaron Hardik, Cooper Connolly, Sean Abbott, Xavier Bartlett, Adam Zampa, Nathan Ellis.

Injury Updates: None 

WI vs AUS Key Performers

West Indies Top Batter: Shai Hope

West Indies captain Shai Hope has been the backbone of the West Indies batting in this series having scored 176 runs in the series, including a stunning 102* in the 3rd T20I. His ability to anchor and accelerate at the right time makes him a really valuable option.

West Indies Top Bowler: Jediah Blades

With incredible pace, Blades delivered 3 wickets for 29 runs in the 4th T20I, really making a name for himself as a breakout talent. He can affect the game with his ability to strike in the dying overs and powerplay, particularly if the pitch provides early assistance.

Australia Top Batter: Cameron Green

Australia’s Cameron Green has been the Australian team's best batter in the ongoing Australia tour of West Indies T20I series. Green has scored 173 runs in the series so far including three half-centuries.

Australia Top Bowler: Adam Zampa

With the experienced bowlers not available for the series, Adam Zampa, the side’s most experienced bowler has stepped-up to the occasion taking 7 wickets so far in the series including a 3 wicket-haul in the previous match.

WI vs AUS Today Match Prediction

Australia's performance has been top-notch, clearly outplaying their opponents in both the Test series and T20Is with some ruthless skill. Their batting order including Josh Inglis, Cameron Green, Glenn Maxwell, and Tim David is just too much for bowlers, and their fielding has been absolutely electric. Zampa has led the bowling attack and kept West Indies’ batters quiet, even on batting-friendly pitches. 

The West Indies have shown fight including Shai Hope’s century, and power-packed batting lineup including Shimron Hetmyer, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell and inconsistent bowling have been their downfall.

And we expect nothing different in the fifth T20I either. Australia have dominated the West Indies in all fronts. So definitely Australia will start this game as the pre-match favourite. Don't write off the West Indies just yet. They're probably eager to end the tour on a high note with a win, especially if Australia decides to rotate their team a bit.