Match Details
Date: June 20, 2024
Time: 6:00 AM IST
Venue: Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia
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Match Preview:
The T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 stage will get its first blockbuster clash with the West Indies taking on England in an entertaining contest in St Lucia. The Windies cruised through their group and remained unbeaten to finish on top of the table while England had pulled off two tough results to qualify second from Group B. Towards the end of 2023, West Indies and England played a five-match T20I series where the Windies registered a 3-2 victory.
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Analysis
The West Indies have dominated their home World Cup with clinical performances in every game. The Windies' batting didn’t have much to do in the initial games but over the last two games the Men in Maroon have showcased their power-hitting ability. With the ball, the spin-bowling duo of Akeal Hosein and Gudakesh Motie has excelled while Alzarri Joseph has chipped with a few quality performances.
Talking about England, Jos Buttler and Co. have qualified for the Super 8s after a shaky start which saw a no-result and a defeat against Australia. Then in their next two games, the Three Lions decimated minnows like Oman and Nambia to seal Super 8s qualification. Their batting continues to perform as one of the most feared lineups in world cricket. Similarly in the bowling department, England boasts a good mix of fast bowlers and spinners led by the incredible Jofra Archer.
Key Players
Author’s Picks
Probable XIs
West Indies
Brandon King, Johnson Charles, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Rovman Powell (c), Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Obed McCoy
England
Philip Salt, Jos Buttler (c & wk), Will Jacks, Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Mark Wood, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Reece Topley
Fantasy Teams
Best 14
Wicketkeepers: Philip Salt, Jos Buttler, Nicholas Pooran
Batters: Will Jacks, Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford
All-Rounders: Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Andre Russell
Bowlers: Jofra Archer, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie
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