Cricket Match Prediction | West Indies vs England | 5th T20I | Nov 18 – Who will win the last straw WI or ENG?

WI vs ENG Match Analysis

At 02:00 am BST on November 18, 2024, Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia, will host the fifth T20I of a five-match T20I series between the West Indies and England.

West Indies finally had something to celebrate after losing the first three games of the five-match series. They delivered an exceptional batting performance in the 4th T20I, securing a thrilling five-wicket victory in a high-scoring contest. The team will now aim to finish the series on a positive note by winning the final game.

England has been dominant throughout this series and will aim to bounce back with a victory in this game. Having won six of their last eight encounters against the West Indies, they will be eager to extend this strong record. The question remains whether the West Indies can turn the tables and end on a high note.

WI vs ENG Team Preview & Squads

West Indies 

West Indies finally had something to celebrate in their previous game. After struggling for form in this format, the team managed to get their act together. Skipper Rovman Powell will be keen to build on this momentum and aim for a respectable 2-3 series result. He expects a stronger performance from his bowlers, who have found it challenging to contain England’s powerful hitters.

Evin Lewis and Shai Hope provided a brilliant 136-run opening partnership in the last match, and the team will hope for a similar start. In the middle order, Nicholas Pooran, Rovman Powell, and Shimron Hetmyer bring plenty of firepower, while Sherfane Rutherford and Roston Chase are tasked with steadying the lower middle order and challenging England’s bowlers.

However, the bowling unit has been off-color, and early breakthroughs from Obed McCoy and Alzarri Joseph will be vital. Akeal Hosein and Gudakesh Motie will play a key role in the spin department, with their performances likely to influence the outcome. Additionally, Roston Chase and Powell must contribute to WI by maintaining pressure on the English batters. 

West Indies Squads

West Indies

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

England

England will be disappointed with their bowling performance in the previous game. Despite posting a formidable 218 runs, they failed to defend the total due to subpar efforts with the ball. Having already secured the series with victories in the first three games, Jos Buttler will urge his team to deliver a clinical performance and aim for a 4-1 series finish.

Philip Salt and Will Jacks provided a strong start in the last match, and the team will look for a repeat of that effort. Jos Buttler will aim to anchor the middle order with an aggressive approach, supported by Jacob Bethell and Liam Livingstone. The lower middle order, featuring Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, and Dan Mousley, is expected to add valuable runs with their hard-hitting abilities.

On the bowling front, ENG will aim for significant improvement after being punished in the last outing. Early breakthroughs from John Turner and Saqib Mahmood will be crucial, while Sam Curran and Dan Mousley need to bounce back after their struggles. Rehan Ahmed and Livingstone will also be key in their supporting roles, as they face a formidable West Indies batting lineup.

England Squads

England

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

West Indies vs England outfield report

Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia

In the last six games, the club that bats first has won four of them. When batting conditions deteriorate in the second half, the wicket slows down. By batting first, the team that wins the toss hopes to take advantage of the wicket.

Over St. Lucia, we anticipate overcast skies and rain delays during the match.

We’ve seen batters execute their strokes with ease, and it will be a terrific surface to bat on. The fast bowlers, however, benefit from cloudy conditions. Over the past two years, the average first-inning score has been 170 runs.

WI vs ENG 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.