WI vs AUS: Five players to watch out for in ODI Series
Australia are currently on the West Indies tour where they lost the T20I series 4-1. Both the teams will now fight it out in the three-match ODI series. There were many players for the home side who performed brilliantly in the 20-over format to seal the series. They would be hoping to win the ODI series as well. Australia have not lost to the West Indies in a bilateral ODI series since 1995 and would like to maintain that record. In this article, we will be discussing five players to watch out for in this ODI series.
Evin Lewis
Evin Lewis performed very well in the T20I series against Australia. He can be explosive at top of the order and can demoralise any bowling attack. Lewis will be looking to maintain his form in the fifty-over format. He scored 110 runs in 3 T20Is including 8 fours and 11 sixes.
Mitchell Marsh
Mitchell Marsh had a series to remember in the recently completed five-match series. He is going to be a key player if Australia are to win the ODI leg. Marsh displayed his all-round brilliance with great outings with both bat and the ball. In the T20I series, Marsh scored 219 runs at an average of 43.80, and also picked up 8 wickets.
Nicholas Pooran
Nicholas Pooran led the West Indies team in absence of Kieron Pollard during the five T20Is. He has shown signs of returning to form in the limited-overs format. He is going to be a key player for the side in ODIs as well. Pooran is considered among the most talented batsmen currently and would like to perform to those expectations.
Mitchell Starc
Mitchell Starc is going to lead the Australian pace attack in the ODI series. He has been among their main bowlers in the last few years. He is going to be a big challenge for the batsmen of the home side.
Shai Hope
Shai Hope is currently among the best ODI openers. He averages over 80 while opening the innings in ODI cricket, and has been very consistent in the past few years. Hope will have the responsibility of giving a good start to the team in the 50-over format.
