Toss Australia selected to bowl vs West Indies
Morris was handed his first ODI cap by vice-captain Travis Head whereas Bartlett obtained his from Queensland and Brisbane Warmth teammate Marnus Labuschagne. Australia are experimenting with their aspect of their first ODI since profitable the 2023 World Cup remaining in Ahmedabad. Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood are all resting with Steven Smith taking on the captaincy. Cameron Inexperienced returns to bat at No. 3 whereas Josh Inglis has been moved as much as open.
Matt Brief and Aaron Hardie play their first ODIs at residence after debuting simply previous to the World Cup abroad final 12 months however each will bat within the center order as Australia look to construct some depth in that space.
West Indies have made a number of adjustments from the aspect that beat England of their final ODI in September. Brandon King and Sherfane Rutherford aren’t on the tour after being launched to play T20 franchise cricket whereas Shimron Hetmyer was dropped.
The MCG seems to be very dry however it’s a gentle day in Melbourne.
Australia: 1 Travis Head, 2 Josh Inglis (wk), 3 Cameron Inexperienced, 4 Steven Smith (capt), 5 Marnus Labuschagne, 6 Matthew Brief, 7 Aaron Hardie, 8 Sean Abbott, 9 Xavier Bartlett, 10 Adam Zampa, 11 Lance Morris
West Indies: 1 Justin Greaves, 2 Alick Anthanaze, 3 Keacy Carty, 4 Shai Hope (capt, wk), 5 Kavem Hodge, 6 Roston Chase, 7 Romario Shepherd, 8 Matthew Forde, 9 Hayden Walsh Jr, 10 Gudakesh Motie, 11 Oshane Thomas
