Up to date WTC 2025-27 Factors Desk: Large Adjustments After Indias Loss & Australia-Englands Win
Australia crushed the West Indies by 159 runs to kick off their 2025–27 World Check Championship marketing campaign. The 2023 WTC Champions began their marketing campaign on a excessive in a intense battle. Each groups debuted new-look lineups: Australia have been with out Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne for the primary time since 2018, whereas the West Indies made eight modifications from their Pakistan Check XI in Multan. West Indies pacers have been on fireplace dismissing Australia batters cheaply however Australia’s Trio of Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins confirmed their class and expertise serving to the Kangaroos win the sport. Australia now sit on the high of the standings, degree on factors share with England. This WTC cycle kicked off with Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh adopted by India vs England and Australia towards West Indies.
Sri Lanka and Bangladesh sport ended up in a draw whereas England defeated India at Headingley, Leeds.
Match Abstract:
Electing to bat first, Australia have been dismissed for 180 on Day 1, with Jayden Seales and Shamar Joseph sharing 9 wickets. Travis Head top-scored with 59. The West Indies closed Day 1 at 57/4, however Day 2 noticed them bowled out for 190 amid controversies over umpiring selections by Adrian Holdstock.
In reply, Australia reached 92/4 by stumps, earlier than Head and Beau Webster consolidated, and Alex Carey accelerated post-lunch. They set a goal of 301. Australia’s bowlers then dismissed the West Indies for 141 in simply 33.4 overs, with Josh Hazlewood claiming 5 for 43.
1st Check – West Indies vs Australia
Venue: Kensington Oval, Bridgetown
Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2025
West Indies first innings: 190 all out (63.2 overs, RR 3.00)
Australia first innings: 180 all out (56.5 overs, RR 3.17)
West Indies second innings: 141 all out (33.4 overs, RR 4.19)
Australia second innings: 310 all out (81.5 overs, RR 3.79)
Outcome: Australia gained by 159 runs
Participant of the Match: Travis Head
Prime batter: Travis Head – 59 runs off 78 balls
Prime bowler: Shamar Joseph – 4 for 46 in 16 overs
Up to date WTC 2025–27 Standings (by Factors Share):
1. Australia: Performed 1, gained 1, misplaced 0, drawn 0, 12 factors, PCT 100%
2. England: Performed 1, gained 1, misplaced 0, drawn 0, 12 factors, PCT 100%
3. Sri Lanka: Performed 1, gained 0, misplaced 0, drawn 1, 4 factors, PCT 33.33%
4. Bangladesh: Performed 1, gained 0, misplaced 0, drawn 1, 4 factors, PCT 33.33%
5. South Africa: Performed 0, 0 factors, PCT 0
6. New Zealand: Performed 0, 0 factors, PCT 0
7. Pakistan: Performed 0, 0 factors, PCT 0
8. India: Performed 1, misplaced 1, 0 factors, PCT 0
9. West Indies: Performed 1, misplaced 1, 0 factors, PCT
