Australia, after clinching a 3-0 triumph in a three-match Test series against Pakistan, is gearing up to host West Indies for a two-match Test series starting on January 17 at the Adelaide Oval.

Head-to-Head: Australia has a very good record against West Indies in Test cricket having won 60 out of the 118 matches that have been played between them. For West Indies, the total number of wins is 32 with draws amounting to 25 matches.

Pitch Report: The Adelaide Oval is known as a batsman-friendly ground. A wicket with a consistent bounce is anticipated, providing an advantage to the batsmen during the initial Test. As the pitch wears down, spinners may become pivotal.

Weather Conditions:The weather prediction for the city of Adelaide is positive. Rain is not predicted, and temperatures will be 24 to 28 degrees Celsius.

Where to Watch: Cricket fans can catch the live action of the Test series between Australia and West Indies on the Star Sports Network in India. The matches will also be streamed live on the Disney+ Hotstar app.

Australia vs West Indies Probable XIs

Australia

Usman Khawaja Steve Smith Marnus Labuschagne Mitchell Marsh Travis Head Cameron Green Alex Carey (wk) Pat Cummins (C) Mitchell Starc Nathan Lyon Josh Hazlewood

West Indies

Kraigg Brathwaite (C), Tagenarine Chanderpaul Alick Athanaze Kirk McKenzie Kavem Hodge Justin Greaves Joshua da Silva (wk) Kemar Roach Alzarri Joseph Gudakesh Motie Kevin Sinclair

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