West Indies v Australia 1st ODI – 20/07/2021

West Indies v Australia 1st ODI Preview – Betting Tips, Latest Odds, Predictions – 20/07/2021

West Indies and Australia meet for the first of three ODIs in Bridgetown.

The home side dominated the T20I series but this looks like being closer.

Explore our expert tips for this match.

West Indies v Australia 1st ODI – Match Preview

Australia will be keen to hit back in this format after losing the preceding T20I series.

Where: Kensington Oval, Bridgetown

When: Tuesday, 20 July 2021

Start time: 00:00 IST, next day (18:30 GMT)

Pitch conditions: The pitch should be good for batting but can provide decent bounce and carry for the seamers. Recent results suggest there isn’t a huge advantage to batting first or second.

Weather conditions: It is set to be a warm day for this fixture. There is no cloud cover and rain is very unlikely.

West Indies v Australia 1st ODI – Latest Odds

Australia are the favoruites to start this series with a win. They can be backed at 1.79 with 1xBet.

West Indies have been priced at 2.01 by the same betting site.

West Indies v Australia 1st ODI – Team News

• Kieron Pollard – The powerful all-rounder missed the T20I series through injury but could return to take his place in the middle-order.
• Jason Holder – The bowling all-rounder is another than come back into the fold after being rested against the Aussies in the shortest format.
• Aaron Finch – The Australian captain picked up a knee injury and will have to be assessed ahead of this match. Josh Philippe could come into the side.
• Mitchell Marsh – The batsman has been in excellent form with the bat and picked up a few wickets with his medium pace. He could be a contender for the armband should Finch fail to return to full fitness.

West Indies v Australia 1st ODI – Betting Tips and Predictions

This looks like it could be a very competitive series. West Indies were excellent in the previous T20I series but expect Australia to come out fighting in this one.

Here are our top tips for this opening ODI.

Back Joseph for Top Bowler

Alzarri Joseph was among the wickets in the ODI series against Sri Lanka and has just enjoyed a fine spell in the County Championship with Worcestershire.

He looks a great bet in the top West Indies bowler market. Joseph also has a good record at this venue, with 12 wickets in three previous matches.

He is priced at 4.5 with1xBet.

Bravo is Good Value in Batsman Market

Darren Bravo was excellent against Sri Lanka with some measured contributions and a brilliant ton in the final match of the series.

Shai Hope and Evin Lewis have done well at the top of the order but Bravo is well placed at number three to get plenty of time at the crease.

He looks the value pick in the top Windies batsman market at 5.0 with bet365.

West Indies to Have Highest Opening Partnership

Shai Hope and Evin Lewis have looked solid together at the top of the order for the West Indies.

Backing them to outscore their Australian counterparts looks another appealing bet.

Australia, in contrast, have struggled a little of late. Aaron Finch has been short of form but may also miss this clash with a knee injury.

It could mean we are in for some more chopping and changing at the top for the visitors.

Backing West Indies to do better in this area is priced at 1.91 with bet365.

Read our round-up of the best cricket betting tips for this series opener.