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Owen has played an important role in winning his first title to Hobart Hurricanes in the Big Bash League last year and is now ready to show his talent at the international level.
Delhi: Australia’s young batsman Jake Fraser-Mackgark has got the opportunity to start the innings in the first T20 match against the West Indies. This match will be played on Monday at 5:30 am at Sabina Park, Jamaica at 5:30 am. Fraser-Macgarck was not initially included in the team, but later he has been called to the team instead of Matt Short.
Mitchell Owen will debut in international cricket
All -rounder Mitchell Owen will make his debut in international cricket with this match. He will bat in the middle order. Owen has played an important role in winning his first title to Hobart Hurricanes in the Big Bash League last year and is now ready to show his talent at the international level.
Matt short muscle stretch out of team
Matt Short was stretched in the muscles during training in Jamaica, after which he had to return to Australia. Team management has decided to give an opportunity to Fraser-Macgark instead of short.
Tim David out due to injury, senior players relax
Australia’s batsman Tim David Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2025, playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), had become a victim of Hamstring injury and is still going through a rehab process. Apart from this, the team has rested many senior players like Travis Head, Alex Carrie, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazelwood in this series. At the same time, Cooper Konoli will get a chance to bat at number seven in the first T20.
Australia’s playing XI for first T20 match
player name | Role |
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Mitchell Marsh | Captain, all -rounder |
Jake Fraser-Mackgrack | Opener batsman |
Josh english | Wicketkeeper-batsman |
Cameron Green | All -rounder |
Glenn Maxwell | All -rounder |
Mitchell Owen | All -rounder (debut match) |
Cooper Konoli | Batsman |
Ben durashuis | Fast bowler |
Scene abot | All -rounder / fast bowler |
Nathan alice | Fast bowler |
Adam japa | Spin bowler |