MELBOURNE: Australia won the toss and decided to bowl first ODI against the West Indies at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday.
The Australians gave One Day International debuts to pacemen Lance Morris and Xavier Bartlett, while Josh Inglis, who has tested positive for Covid-19, to play within team protocols.
Young paceman Shamar Joseph, the hero of West Indies’ 8-run Test victory with 7-68 at the Gabba last week, is out with a toe injury.
The West Indies carried off a historic Test victory against Australia last week — their first Test victory in this country since 1997.
All set for the #AUSvWI ODI series 👊
West Indies bat first in Melbourne 🏏
Live: https://t.co/GnT9VtVIMt pic.twitter.com/a13zJAy4n6
— ICC (@ICC) February 2, 2024
Teams:
Australia – Josh Inglis, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Steven Smith (capt), Matthew Short, Aaron Hardie, Sean Abbott, Xavier Bartlett, Lance Morris, Adam Zampa, Marnus Labuschagne.
West Indies – Alick Athanaze, Justin Greaves, Shai Hope (capt), Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Hayden Walsh, Gudakesh Motie, Oshane Thomas, Kavem Hodge.
