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England will be eyeing a commanding 4-0 lead when they face West Indies in the fourth T20I at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium this Saturday. England have been in dominant form throughout the series, clinching victory in all three matches so far. On the other hand, West Indies have underperformed and will be hoping to avoid another defeat in front of their home crowd.
| Tournament: | England tour of West Indies, T20, 2024 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
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West Indies have had a dismal run in this series, failing to get going with both bat and ball. In the previous match, their batting lineup once again crumbled under pressure, finding themselves at a precarious 37/5 during the powerplay. However, captain Rovman Powell’s fighting 54 off 41 balls and a handy 30 off 28 from Romario Shepherd salvaged their innings, leading them to a total of 145-8. Unfortunately, that effort wasn’t enough as England chased it down with four balls and three wickets to spare.
West Indies Predicted Playing XI:
Evin Lewis, Shai Hope, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Rovman Powell (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Akeal Hosein, Terrance Hinds.
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England have been clinical in their approach, with their batting lineup showing depth and versatility. In the third T20I, they chased down 146 after an initial wobble at 37/3. Key contributions came from Sam Curran (41 off 26) and Liam Livingstone (39 off 28), ensuring their unbeaten streak in this series remained intact.
England Predicted Playing XI:
Philip Salt (wk), Will Jacks, Jos Buttler (c), Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Sam Curran, Dan Mousley, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid/Rehan Ahmed, Saqib Mahmood.
Pitch and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium generally offers good balance for both batters and bowlers. However, due to recent showers in St. Lucia, the surface is expected to be slightly damp, which could assist bowlers early on, especially spinners and those using slower deliveries.
- Average 1st Innings Score: 168 runs
- Conditions: Humid with a possibility of light rain showers, but a full match is expected.
- Toss Prediction: Historically, teams have preferred chasing on this ground, and with England’s success batting second in the series, expect both captains to opt for bowling first.
Winning Prediction
Given their all-around form, England are favorites to secure a win and take the series to 4-0. West Indies will need a special performance, particularly from their top order, to challenge the visitors. However, with the kind of momentum and confidence England possess, it’s hard to see them faltering.
Prediction: England to win and extend their lead to 4-0.
Fantasy Cricket Tips
- Captain: Jos Buttler
- Vice-Captain: Akeal Hosein
- Top Picks: Liam Livingstone, Nicholas Pooran, Saqib Mahmood
- Differential Picks: Rovman Powell, Sam Curran, Gudakesh Motie
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