Overview

• Matt Short is ruled out with a side strain and Tim David sits out with a hamstring niggle, while senior players including Alex Carey, Travis Head and Pat Cummins have been rested for the opener.
• Jake Fraser-McGurk returns as Marsh’s opening partner after earning a late reprieve.
• Mitchell Owen will make his international debut in Australia’s middle order following a standout BBL season.
• Australia’s bowling attack will be led by Nathan Ellis alongside Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis and Adam Zampa, with Marsh unavailable to bowl.
• Shai Hope captains the West Indies and hands T20I debuts to wicketkeeper-batter Jewel Andrew and left-arm seamer Jediah Blades.