West Indies vs England | Cricket Match Prediction | 2nd ODI | Nov 02 – Can WI win the 2nd ODI to set the series?

WI vs ENG Match Analysis

At 7:30 BDT on November 2, 2024, Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua, will host the second ODI of a three-match ODI series between the West Indies and England.

West Indies secured an 8-wicket victory over England in the 1st ODI using the DLS method. 

England set a target of 209 runs, and West Indies successfully chased the revised target of 157, reaching 157/2 in 25.5 overs with 55 balls remaining.

Gudakesh Motie was named the Player of the Match for his excellent performance, taking 4 wickets for 41 runs and contributing with 2 catches.

WI vs ENG Team Preview & Squads

West Indies 

In their chase of a 157-run target in 35 overs, West Indies reached 157/2 in 25.5 overs, achieving a comfortable win with 55 balls to spare. Evin Lewis led the charge with an impressive 94 off 69 balls, hitting 5 fours and 8 sixes at a strike rate of 136.23. Brandon King contributed 30 off 56, while Keacy Carty remained unbeaten on 19.

Sherfane Rutherford has been a standout performer for WI, featuring in 7 matches and scoring 276 runs at an impressive average of 69 with a strike rate of 97.87. Meanwhile, Shai Hope has played 10 matches, accumulating 275 runs at an average of 34.38 and a strike rate of 90.46, making both players crucial to the team’s batting lineup. 

Gudakesh Motie has emerged as a key bowler for West Indies, taking 16 wickets in 10 matches with an impressive economy rate of 4.17 and a strike rate of 29.56. Alzarri Joseph has also made significant contributions, claiming 13 wickets in 9 matches, though with a higher economy rate of 7.21 and a strike rate of 27.76, highlighting both players’ importance to the bowling attack.

West Indies Squads

West Indies

Keacy Carty, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Gudakesh Motie, Evin Lewis, Shai Hope, Jayden Seales, Shimron Hetmyer, Hayden Walsh, Romario Shepherd, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Jewel Andrew, Alzarri Joseph, Matthew Forde.

England

England’s top scorers in the 1st ODI were captain Liam Livingstone with 48 runs off 49 balls, supported by Sam Curran’s 37 off 56. Jacob Bethell contributed 27 off 33, while Adil Rashid added 15 from 19 deliveries.

In the batting department, Will Jacks has played 9 matches, scoring 291 runs at an average of 32.33 and a strike rate of 97. Liam Livingstone, also from ENG, has featured in 9 matches, amassing 218 runs with an average of 36.33 and a strike rate of 114.13.

In the bowling department, Liam Livingstone, from England, has taken 7 wickets in 7 matches with an economy rate of 6.84 and a strike rate of 34.71. Adil Rashid has claimed 6 wickets in 7 matches, maintaining an economy rate of 5.3 and a strike rate of 54.33.

England Squads

England

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

West Indies vs England outfield report

Sir Vivian Richards Stadium North Sound Antigua

In 37 ODIs, the teams pursuing the goal have had better results. The teams batting second have won nineteen games. The first innings average is 229 runs. The team that wins the toss should start bowling.

Sunlight will be present. The wind will be coming from the west at 10 to 15 km/h.

As the game progresses and the pitch begins to deteriorate, spinners may be deployed. Mumbai’s hot and muggy weather may cause the surface to deteriorate, which would benefit spinners, particularly in the closing stages.

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

West Indies won three and England won two in their last five face-offs.

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.