T20 World Cup: Australia must face the slippery West Indie in a game to be won

The campaign has kicked off with a big win against Bangladesh, with Australia hoping to avoid slipping here against the West Indies on Saturday.

Then England lost to their main rival last week, Bounced off Australia with a record he won eight wickets in Bangladesh on Thursday. The margin of failure increased its net race rate to +1,031 (from -0,627). However, a win may not be enough if Proteas manages to beat England on Saturday with a difference that would surpass their NRR from Australia.

If lucky, the loss to India could give Australia a place in the final, if England get five out of five, beating South Africa.

Lot in play

So a lot is at stake for Australia and South Africa. Today, Australia ranks second in the points table.

In the face of such an uncertain scenario, Australians cannot rest easy. Moreover, a bruised and battered West Indies would regain pride and leave the show with a victory.

Australia’s last semi-final was at the T20 World Cup in 2012, when it was knocked out by the Western Indian champions.

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He was a two-time defending champion in the West Indies T20 World Cup when he stopped fulfilling his reputation as he relied on the stars of old men like Chris Gayle, Dwayne Bravo, Andre Russell and Kieron Pollard. Australia, meanwhile, have started to get at the right time in an effort to win the only title they are missing.

His bowling attack was in an eight-wicket win over Bangladesh, with 82 balls left over – the biggest T20I win between two full-member teams. While the rhythm pair of Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc delivered the initial punches, legger Adam Zampa smoothed his tail on his way to the top 5 of his career.

Glenn Maxwell (2-0-6-1) was also tidy with his part-time tour game and just hoped the team would start shooting with a bat. His highest level of inconsistency also had some impetus when Mitchell Marsh returned to No. 3. Marsh threw 16 out of five balls, an entry that included a six from Taskin Ahmed, to seal the problem after the Finch skipper laid the groundwork. 40.

The team would expect David Warner and Maxwell to enter the groove against the misfiring Windies as they hold on to an unchanged XI.