Resolution criteria

Each prediction will resolve as follows:

• Australia Win Toss: Resolves "Yes" if Australia wins the coin toss at the start of the 3rd Test match.

• Australia Win Game: Resolves "Yes" if Australia wins the 3rd Test match.

• Australia Bat First: Resolves "Yes" if Australia bats first in the 3rd Test match.

• Tie: Resolves "Yes" if the 3rd Test match ends in a tie, meaning both teams have the same total score after all innings.

• Draw: Resolves "Yes" if the 3rd Test match ends in a draw, typically due to time constraints or weather interruptions.

• Winner by Innings: Resolves "Yes" if either team wins the 3rd Test match by an innings margin.

• Starc 5fa: Resolves "Yes" if Mitchell Starc takes five or more wickets in a single innings during the 3rd Test match.

• Starc 10fa: Resolves "Yes" if Mitchell Starc takes ten or more wickets across both innings during the 3rd Test match.

• Smith 100: Resolves "Yes" if Steve Smith scores 100 or more runs in a single innings during the 3rd Test match.

• Shamar Joseph 10fa: Resolves "Yes" if Shamar Joseph takes ten or more wickets across both innings during the 3rd Test match.

• Cummins 5fa: Resolves "Yes" if Pat Cummins takes five or more wickets in a single innings during the 3rd Test match.

• Game ends before day 5: Resolves "Yes" if the 3rd Test match concludes before the start of the fifth scheduled day.

Official match statistics and outcomes will be sourced from reputable cricket authorities such as ESPN's match summary (espn.com) and the Windies Cricket official website (windiescricket.com).

Background

The 3rd Test match between Australia and the West Indies is scheduled to take place at Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica, from July 12 to 16, 2025. This match is part of the Frank Worrell Trophy series and the ICC World Test Championship 2025. Notably, this will be a day-night Test match, played under lights with a pink ball, marking Australia's first overseas day-night Test (foxsports.com.au).

In the previous two matches of the series, Australia secured victories, winning the first Test by 159 runs and the second Test by 133 runs (windiescricket.com). Key players to watch include Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins for Australia, and Shamar Joseph for the West Indies, all of whom have demonstrated significant impact in recent matches.

Considerations

The day-night format introduces variables such as the behavior of the pink ball under lights, which can affect swing and seam movement, potentially influencing batting and bowling performances. Additionally, the weather conditions in Kingston during July can be unpredictable, with potential for rain interruptions that could impact the match's duration and outcome.