Australia tour of West Indies 2025: Bowlers to Watch in the 4th T20I Match of WI vs AUS

Big matches require big players—and when Australia and the West Indies face off in the 4th T20I game on this much-discussed tour, not all of the attention will be on the big hitters. No, this one looks like a bowlers’ battle. With two powerful lineups, you would think that it would come down to raw power; however, it will take more than that to win the match. If you are expecting sixes, it could be that the winning teams will be the clever spinners and crafty seamers. Which three bowlers could tilt the game? Let’s find out. Let’s get into it.

Adam Zampa: AUS

You know what is more dangerous than a bowler with pace? A leg-spinner who leaves you wondering what shot to play every single ball. Adam Zampa quietly built his reputation as Australia’s white-ball wizard over the past few months, and this series has only reinforced it. He has taken 15 wickets in 10 matches, with an economy rate of 6.7, and a strike rate of 14.8—all while sneaking in flat googlies, skiddy sliders, and that lovely top-spinner that doesn’t quite bounce.

Zampa’s tight grip in the middle overs forces errors and delivers crucial scalps. He does not just contain, he attacks. In conditions prevalent in the Caribbean that allow grip and turn, especially once the ball gets older, Zampa’s craftsmanship could differentiate between chasing a score of 170 and climbing a mountain of 210.

 Sean Abbott: AUS

He’s not always in the headlines, yet Abbott’s contributions are at the heart of Australia’s winning formula. In just six matches this series, he has 12 wickets with an insane strike rate of 10.66. Yes, his economy is high (8.72), but that is the cost of bowling the hardest overs: at the death and in powerplays.

Abbott’s skill is variation, and he can hit a hard length, bang in a cutter, and bowl the slower that has broken the rhythm of many a batter. He will be an exciting player to watch in the 4^th T20I because of how close the game is likely to be and how one over can change the game. After Abbott takes a wicket in tight situations.

Akeal Hosein: WI

And now let’s turn to the home camp. While the West Indies are known for their six-hitting, Akeal Hosein is their steadier with the ball. With his composure, control, and underrated aggression, Akeal (a Left-arm spinner) has taken a respectable 9 wickets from 7 matches this series at an impressive economy of just 7.04. In T20 terminology, that is astonishing.

Akeal’s strength is how he functions in the power play. He will not allow the openers to settle, and if he gets a big fish early, he can throw the whole Aussie batting unit on the back foot. I would expect to see Akeal open the bowling and bowl straight at the stumps with a couple of arm balls thrown in for drama.

So, while the headlines may shout about sixes and stars, don’t overlook the bowlers. It’s the perfect blend: Zampa’s craft, Abbott’s intensity, and Akeal’s control—watch them take center stage. In a format where one over can alter everything, these three could be the ones who write the script.