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Australia vs West Indies Test Series Match 2 Tips - Aussies claim the series

Jeremy Darke

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Last updated: Mon 30 Jun 2025 14:00

Jeremy Darke 30 Jun 2025

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Australia vs West Indies predictions
First ball between Australia vs West Indies is at 12:00 AM AEST, Thursday, July 4th.
Steve Smith expected to enhance batting strength upon return.
Shamar Joseph's bowling remains key for the West Indies.

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Steve Smith returns for Australia. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Australia vs West Indies Test Series Match 2 Tips

Australia will wrap up the test series and take the win in the second test against the West Indies in Grenada with Steve Smith leading the charge once again.

Australia vs West Indies Test Series Match 2 Tips
Head to Head
Australia Form
Australia Squad
West Indies Form
West Indies Squad
Australia vs West Indies Frequently Asked Questions

The 159-run victory was flattering in the end for Australia with a three-wicket middle order stand in the second innings of Travis Head, Beau Webster and Alex Carey saving the Australians from a much closer result.

What boosts the Aussies is that Steve Smith is expected to return for the second test and give Australia much more depth in their batting order if you consider that the former Aussie captain has been the inform batter of the test squad over the last season or two.

Despite not having the best Series against the West Indies in Australia, Smith did finish with his best score of 91 not out in Brisbane in the second innings. Otherwise, Smith has tallied a 199 and a 200* not out against the Windies previously.

The positive for the home team in the opener was the bowling form of Shamar Joseph, who took 9 Australian scalps. That brings his total to 22 against Australia in just 6 innings at a strike rate of 23.55.

I don’t see the Aussies losing here, based more so on the bowling attack of the Australians than their batting. Smith will return with a bang, however Joseph will continue to be a thorn in their side.

Head to Head

Series Played: 29

Australia: 18

West Indies: 8

Draw: 3

Australia won the first match of the series by 159 runs.
The most recent series in Australia in January 2024 ended in a 1-1 draw.
Australia have won 4 of the last 5 Test series against the West Indies.

Australia Form

Travis Head led the scoring for the Aussies in their 159-run victory over the West Indies on a wicket that was not kind to the batsmen. Australia’s recurring hero topped the runs in the first innings with 59 and backed it up with another 61 in the second innings, leading a match winning stand for the middle order, partnering with Beau Webster for 102 runs, with the Aussies at 4-65.

Webster sealed his spot in the squad with 63 runs in the second innings but the pair were outdone by Alex Carey who topped them with 65 runs.

After looking underdone in the World Test Championship Final against South Africa, Josh Hazlewood dominated with the ball, going 5/43 in the second innings to squash any chase by the Windies, claiming 4 of the home team’s top five batsmen.

Australia Squad

Pat Cummins (c), Sean Abbott, Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Matt Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Beau Webster

West Indies Form

Shamar Joseph took nine Australian wickets while Jayden Seales took 6, but the aggressive bowling attack of the West Indies did not have enough to contain the Aussies, especially in the second innings.

No West Indies batsman cracked a half century in the opening match of the series in either innings and only Shai Hope (50) and Shamar Joseph (52) broke the mark over both innings played.

The Australian bowlers tore through the whole batting order of the home team in just 33.4 overs.

West Indies Squad

Roston Chase (c), Jomel Warrican (vc), Kevlon Anderson, Kraigg Brathwaite, John Campbell, Keacy Carty, Justin Greaves, Shai Hope, Tevin Imlach, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Johann Layne, Mikyle Louis, Anderson Phillip, Jayden Seales

Australia vs West Indies Frequently Asked Questions

What time does Australia vs West Indies start?

First ball between Australia vs West Indies is at 12:00 AM AEST, Thursday, July 4th.

What channel is Australia vs West Indies on?

You can watch Australia vs West Indies on Fox Cricket, Kayo Sports, Disney+, Fetch TV

Verdict

West Indies v Australia 2nd Test

Australia will get the win with Steve Smith scoring a half century in either innings. Shamar Joseph will have another productive bowling spell against the Aussies and claim 5+ wickets in the match.

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