WI vs ENG Match Analysis

At 02:00 am BST on November 17, 2024, Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia, will host the fourth T20I of a five-match T20I series between the West Indies and England.

The West Indies have struggled throughout the series and will be eager to deliver a stronger performance in the final two matches.

England have secured an unbeatable 3-0 lead in the 5-match T20I series and will aim to extend it to 4-0 in the upcoming match.

WI vs ENG Team Preview & Squads

West Indies 

The West Indies have underperformed throughout this T20I series. In the third match, they struggled at 37/5 within the powerplay. Yet, a fighting 54 off 41 balls from captain Rovman Powell, along with Romario Shepherd’s 30 off 28, helped them reach a respectable total of 145-8. It wasn’t sufficient despite their efforts, as England chased down the target with three wickets in hand and four balls remaining.

Unfortunately, this series has seen no appearances from WI’s top or middle order. Their batting lineup has frequently struggled even with power hitters like Shimron Hetmyer, Evin Lewis, and Nicholas Pooran.  They have suffered greatly from Pooran’s lack of performance in particular, but he is too good a hitter to be sidelined for very long.

In the last game, bowler Akeal Hosein demonstrated his potential as a game-changer with an outstanding spell of 4–22. But the others haven’t done much to help him out. In pivotal situations, Terrance Hinds, Gudakesh Motie, and Alzarri Joseph have all leaked runs. This bowling assault doesn’t appear dangerous, and in the fourth game, England’s hitters will try to get revenge. 

West Indies Squads

West Indies Squads

Nicholas Pooran, Akeal Hosein, Romario Shepherd, Gudakesh Motie, Sherfane Rutherford, Shai Hope, Evin Lewis, Rovman Powell, Brandon King, Shimron Hetmyer, Andre Russell, Roston Chase, Shamar Joseph, Matthew Forde, Terrance Hinds.

England

England, chasing a modest target of 146 in the third T20I, stumbled early at 37/3. However, crucial innings from Sam Curran (41 off 26) and Liam Livingstone (39 off 28) guided their team to victory.

Throughout this series, ENG has seen several batters stand up at crucial moments. In the first game, Philip Salt scored that hundred. In the second Twenty20 International, Jos Buttler hit an undefeated 83 off 45. Even rookie Jacob Bethell has struck a fifty, while Liam Livingstone has had two strong knocks. These indicate that the batting unit is healthy and capable of hitting deep.

Saqib Mahmood has led the pack with nine wickets in three innings at an economy of just 6.45, demonstrating the effectiveness of their bowling as well. Jamie Overton, who took four wickets at 6.40, has also performed admirably. On a pitch that was providing the spinners with a lot of assistance, Rehan Ahmed was unproductive in the previous match. Adil Rashid has been much more dangerous therefore, England may want to get him back for the upcoming match.

England Squads

England Squads

Jos Buttler, Rehan Ahmed, Phil Salt, Will Jacks, Sam Curran, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood, Jofra Archer, Jacob Bethell, Dan Mousley, Liam Livingstone, Jamie Overton, Jafer Chohan, Jordan Cox, John Turner, Reece Topley.

West Indies vs England outfield report

Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium

In this forthcoming match, both captains will likely try to bowl first once more.

It will be overcast and muggy outside. We should have a complete match because the likelihood of rain is relatively low. 

In white-ball matches, the pitch at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium usually provides strong support for bowlers and hitters. However, as was seen in the most recent game played here, there is considerable moisture on the pitch due to the recent heavy rains in St. Lucia. Because of the additional moisture, pacers and spinners should anticipate a little more grip and will likely employ slower balls and cutters to throw off the hitters’ timing.

West Indies vs England Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

England has won four in their last five meetings, and the West Indies has won one.

West Indies vs England Prediction

Cricket analysts predict England has a 51% chance of winning.

Disclaimer: This cricket prediction is based on the author’s insights and analysis. Readers should consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.

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