By Devadyuti Das
West Indies gave former World Test champions Australia a run for their money in the first Test before bowing down to a 159-run loss at Bridgetown in Barbados last week. Pat Cummins-led Australia will now look to seal a series win when they take on Roston Chase鈥檚 side in the second Test beginning in Grenada from Thursday.
Australia have got a major boost with the return of batter Steve Smith into the line-up. Smith has been battling a broken finger since the WTC 2025 final loss to South Africa last month. Australian wicket-keeper Alex Carey revealed that Smith had done everything expected of him in an effort to make an early return.
鈥(He鈥檚 a) class player. Think anytime you add 10000 runs back into the line-up you鈥檙e going to be pretty happy with it. So we鈥檒l wait and see鈥 Carey said in the pre-match press conference.
鈥淥bviously he鈥檚 having a hit out here. He seems pretty confident and he鈥檚 excited to get back in. But also it鈥檚 been tough at the top of the order so to add I guess a little bit more experience is good for the group but I think they鈥檙e doing a pretty good job as well鈥 he added.
Smith will come into the playing 11 at the expense of backup wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis. Aussies will look to play the same squad apart from the one change.
West Indies on the other hand are considering whether they can play an extra pacer in Anderson Phillip in place of left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican.
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When is West Indies vs Australia 2025 2nd Test match going to take place?
The West Indies vs Australia 2025 2nd Test match will take place from Thursday July 3.
Where is West Indies vs Australia 2025 2nd Test match going to take place?
The West Indies vs Australia 2025 2nd Test match will be held at National Cricket Stadium in Grenada.
What time will West Indies vs Australia 2025 2nd Test match Day 1 start?
The West Indies vs Australia 2025 2nd Test match Day 1 will begin at 730pm IST. The toss for the match will be held at 7pm.
Where can I watch West Indies vs Australia 2025 2nd Test match on TV in India?
The West Indies vs Australia 2025 2nd Test match will not be available LIVE on TV in India.
How can I watch livestreaming of West Indies vs Australia 2025 2nd Test match in India?
The West Indies vs Australia 2025 2nd Test match will be available for livestreaming on FanCode website and app.
West Indies vs Australia 2025 2nd Test match Predicted 11
West Indies: Kraigg Brathwaite John Campbell Keacy Carty Brandon King Roston Chase (c) Shai Hope (wk) Justin Greaves Jomel Warrican/Anderson Phillip Alzarri Joseph Shamar Joseph Jayden Seales
Australia: Usman Khawaja Sam Konstas Cameron Green Steve Smith Travis Head Beau Webster Alex Carey (wk) Pat Cummins (c) Mitchell Starc Nathan Lyon Josh Hazlewood