West Indies vs England Preview & Prediction | 3rd T20 International

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Match Details

• Date/Time: Thursday, 14th November 2024
  • UK: 8:00pm / US EST: 2:00pm / US PST: 12:00pm
• Venue: Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia
• Weather: Hot conditions with temperatures up to 30c, expected to be mostly dry

Stats and Form

West Indies Form

• West Indies are struggling to take wickets, with just five across two games.
• The pressure is on the team to have a more clinical bowling effort.
• Last three matches: LLL
• Recent performance has seen some decent batting from Shai Hope (48.2) and Nicholas Pooran (39.8).

England Form

• England are on a three-match winning streak across T20 cricket.
• They have won their last three T20I fixtures.
• Back in strong form after a period of struggle.
• Jos Buttler has returned and is back in the runs, averaging 42.5.
• Last three matches: WWW
• Recent performance has seen some strong batting from Philip Salt (44.71) and Jos Buttler (42.5).

Key Batters to Watch

West Indies

• Shai Hope – MAT: 7, R: 241, BT. AVG: 48.2, SR: 157.51
• Nicholas Pooran – MAT: 7, R: 199, BT. AVG: 39.8, SR: 159.2

England

• Philip Salt – MAT: 10, R: 313, BT. AVG: 44.71, SR: 169.18
• Jos Buttler – MAT: 8, R: 255, BT. AVG: 42.5, SR: 166.66

Key Bowlers to Watch

West Indies

• Romario Shepherd – MAT: 8, W: 13, ECON: 9.38, SR: 11.84
• Shamar Joseph – MAT: 6, W: 7, ECON: 10.2, SR: 17.14

England

• Adil Rashid – MAT: 10, W: 15, ECON: 6.34, SR: 15.2
• Jofra Archer – MAT: 8, W: 12, ECON: 7.61, SR: 13.91

Head to Head

• England lead the series 2-0.
• Recent head-to-head record: England (15) vs West Indies (5).

Prediction

England are expected to maintain their recent hot streak and gain an uncatchable advantage with another win. Back the tourists to win.

Tips and Predictions

• Gudakesh Motie to take 2+ wickets.
• Jos Buttler to reach the half-century mark.