The West Indies are hosting Australia in a three-match Test series, which commenced on June 25, 2025, as part of the World Test Championship (WTC). The first Test is being held at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados, from June 25-29.
Broadcast Information
- In the West Indies: The series will be broadcast on ESPN across the Caribbean, with live streaming available on Disney+.
- In Australia: The Tests will be broadcast on ESPN via Foxtel, Kayo Sports, Disney+, and Fetch TV. For those preferring radio, ABC and SEN radio will provide coverage.
- In India: There are no TV channels broadcasting the series. However, fans can stream all matches live on the FanCode platform. A subscription is required to view the matches.
- In South Africa: SuperSport will broadcast the matches across the African region on SuperSport Grandstand (channel 201) and SuperSport Cricket (channel 212).
- In the USA: The series will be available for live TV broadcast on Willow TV. Live streaming is available on Fubo, which offers a free trial for new subscribers.
Match Details
The first Test match is scheduled to take place from June 25 to June 29 at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados. The match is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM IST. The toss is scheduled for 7:00 PM IST.
Team News
- Australia: Australia will be without Steve Smith for the first Test due to a finger injury sustained in the WTC final. Marnus Labuschagne has also been dropped for the opening match. Sam Konstas is likely to open alongside Usman Khawaja, with Josh Inglis replacing Smith.
- West Indies: Roston Chase is the new captain, taking over from Kraigg Brathwaite. Chase hasn't played a Test since March 2023. Shai Hope could play his first Test since 2021 after Joshua Da Silva was omitted. The absence of Kemar Roach may impact their bowling. Young players like Shamar Joseph and Alzarri Joseph are expected to play key roles. John Campbell returns to add to his 20 Tests, having last played three years ago, while ODI vice-captain Brandon King earns a maiden call-up to the Test squad, as does Kevlon Anderson.
Series Context
Australia is looking to bounce back from their defeat to South Africa in the WTC final. The West Indies, under their new captain, will be aiming for a win on home ground. The last time these two teams met was in 2024, in a series that ended in a 1-1 draw, highlighted by Shamar Joseph's performance at the Gabba. The West Indies enter the new World Test Championship with a new captain and potentially a new wicketkeeper. Daren Sammy takes charge of his first Test as head coach for all three formats.
Additional Information
Australia has a good record at Kensington Oval, having won their last three matches at the venue.
