The fourth ODI between Australia and West Indies will be played at the Gabba in Brisbane. The Aussies have had a better of the West Indian side in almost all the games of the series, and with the conditions at Gabba expected to assist the quick bowlers, it will be difficult for the West Indians to be able to make much progress in the game.

The West Indian side had a relatively new look in the previous game, and it was not too surprising to see Wavell Hinds replace Runako Morton. Morton had earlier looked woefully out of touch, and Hinds has had opened the West Indian innings with Chris Gayle earlier which meant that there was a reasonable chance that the two will click. It does not look like it is going to change for the game.

Apart from that, rather surprisingly, Kemar Roach was not picked and in his place the West Indian side had Darren Sammy going in. That was probably done in order to achieve two things; one was to get some rest for Roach who has been West Indies' lone torch bearer in the bowling department for some time and also to strengthen the batting down the order. Sammy is a decent batsman, who can score his runs if given an opportunity.

For Australia, Shaun Marsh's last minute pull-out due to back spasms had given Adam Voges a chance to open the innings. However, given that he did not perform too well, and failed to grab the chance that he got, there is every likelihood that he will now be relegated to the dressing room, if Marsh becomes fit.

The bowling remained the same, but given that Shane Watson had been afforded a rest, James Hopes made a comeback. Hopes is a decent all-rounder and like Watto can do more than just one role. That is the one reason he will continue to play in the side. The one option that the Aussies have if Marsh does not get fit for this game is for Voges to bat down the order and for Hopes to open the innings.

Nathan Hauritz could be tiring now. It is the end of the season and ever since the tour of India, he has been doing his bit with the ball, and without support. While it is difficult to see him given a break, the Aussies need to beware of affording him sufficient rest as well.

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