The Test series between Australia and the West Indies kicks off on June 25, marking the beginning of the new ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025–27 cycle for both teams. The first Test will be held at Bridgetown, Barbados.
Australia enters the series following a disappointing defeat to South Africa in the ICC WTC 2023–25 final. Meanwhile, the West Indies are embarking on a new chapter under the leadership of Roston Chase, who replaces Kraigg Brathwaite as captain after the previous WTC cycle.
Australia will be without star batter Steve Smith for the first Test due to a finger injury, and Marnus Labuschagne is also unavailable. As a result, Josh Inglis and teenage opener Sam Konstas have been included in the playing XI for the series opener.
This will be Roston Chase’s first Test match in over two years, having taken over the captaincy from Brathwaite, who stepped down in March.
The series also marks Daren Sammy’s debut as head coach of the West Indies in all three formats. Alick Athanaze has been dropped from the squad, while opener John Campbell returns to the Test side after a three-year absence, aiming to add to his 20 caps. Additionally, Brandon King has earned his maiden Test call-up.
Australia, WI vs AUS: Day 1 Session Timings for the First Test at Bridgetown
The opening day of the first Test between West Indies and Australia will start at 7:30 PM IST (12:00 noon local time in Bridgetown). An additional 30 minutes of play may be added to ensure the required number of overs are completed for the day.
| Session | Local Time (Bridgetown, GMT -4) | Indian Standard Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|
| 1st session | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM | 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM |
| Lunch Break | 12:00 PM to 12:40 PM | 9:30 PM to 10:10 PM |
| 2nd session | 12:40 PM to 2:40 PM | 10:10 PM to 12:10 AM |
| Tea Break | 2:40 PM to 3:00 PM | 12:10 AM to 12:30 AM |
| 3rd session | 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM | 12:30 AM to 2:30 AM |
| Half-hour extension | 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM | 2:30 AM to 3:00 AM |
- 1st session: 10am – 12pm local | 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM IST | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM GMT
- Lunch break: 12 pm-12.40 local | 9:30 PM – 10:10 PM IST | 4:00 PM – 4:40 PM GMT
- 2nd session: 12.40 pm – 2.40 pm local | 10:10 PM – 12:10 AM IST | 4:40 PM – 6:40 PM GMT
- Tea break: 2.40pm- 3pm local | 12:10 AM – 12:30 AM IST | 6:40 PM – 7:00 PM GMT
- 3rd session: 3pm – 5pm local | 12:30 AM – 2:30 AM IST | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM GMT
- Half hour extension: 5 pm-5.30 pm local | 2:30 AM – 3:00 AM IST | 9:00 PM – 9:30 PM GMT
