Mitchell Owen to make debut as Australia announce playing XI for 1st T20I against West Indies

By Vikas Singh Derek

Vikas Singh Derek has a Master's in Journalism and has written more than 50,000 articles. He currently works as a cricket content writer at Khel Now.

Published at :July 20, 2025 at 1:24 PM

Modified at :July 20, 2025 at 1:25 PM

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The first T20I between Australia and the West Indies will take place on July 20 at Sabina Park, Kingston.

The Australian Cricket Team have announced their playing XI for the first T20I against the West Indies Cricket Team. The opening game of the five-match series between both sides will take place on July 20 at Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica.

The first two games of the T20I series will be played at Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica. The last three matches will be played at Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts. The fifth T20I match will take place on July 28 and conclude Australia’s tour of the West Indies 2025.

Australia announce playing XI for 1st T20I against West Indies

Australia captain Mitchell Marsh, Australia, ICC T20 World Cup 2024 — Australia captain Mitchell Marsh. (Image Source: Cricket Australia)

The visitors have revealed their playing XI for the first T20I. Mitchell Owen is set to make his international debut in the encounter. Mitchell Marsh is the captain of Australia in the T20I series.

Australia’s playing XI for 1st T20I: Mitchell Marsh (C), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Josh Inglis, Cameron Green, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Owen, Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Sean Abbot, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa.

Meanwhile, Australia recently won the test series against the West Indies 3-0. The visitors won the first test by 159 runs, the second test by 133 runs, and the third test by 176 runs to complete a whitewash in the series.

Now, they will aim for a victory in the T20I series while the hosts will look for a comeback. Shai Hope is the skipper of the West Indies in the T20I series. Notably, West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell will play his second-last match in the opening match against Australia. He is set to retire from international cricket after the first two games.

When will 1st WI vs AUS T20I take place?

The 1st WI vs AUS T20I will take place on July 20 at Sabina Park, Kingston.

How many T20I will West Indies and Australia will play against each other?

Australia and West Indies will face each other in five T20I games.

Who won the test series between Australia and West Indies?

Australia won the test series against West Indies 3-0.

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Vikas Singh Derek

Vikas Singh Derek is a core cricket-lover since childhood and has always followed the sport both in his personal and professional life. He started his school life by watching cricket at home with family. Later, he played cricket on the field at local clubs during college. After his Master's in Journalism from Mumbai, he followed his passion by covering cricket news across various digital media. Since 2015, he has been an aspiring sports journalist and cricket content writer with over 50K+ articles.