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On Sunday morning in Bridgetown, Barbados, the USA will face England in Group 2 of the Super Eights in the 49th match of the 2024 T20 World Cup. The fixture, set to start at 10:30 AM local time on June 23rd at the Kensington Oval, is crucial for both teams. England currently sits in third place in the group after a mixed performance, beating West Indies but losing to South Africa. The USA is at the bottom, having been defeated by both West Indies and South Africa.
USA Team Preview
The USA endured their most disappointing performance of the tournament on Friday evening in Bridgetown, suffering a heavy nine-wicket defeat to the West Indies. Despite showing flashes of potential earlier in the tournament, the USA is now struggling against more seasoned teams.
Predicted Playing XI:
- Steven Taylor
- Andries Gous (wk)
- Nitish Kumar
- Aaron Jones (c)
- Corey Anderson
- Milind Kumar
- Harmeet Singh
- Shadley van Schalkwyk
- Nosthush Kenjige
- Ali Khan
- Saurabh Netravalkar
England Team Preview
England has had a roller-coaster tournament so far. After winning three consecutive matches, they narrowly lost to South Africa in a thrilling contest. A strong performance against the USA could secure their place in the semi-finals, and they are expected to come out with all guns blazing.
Predicted Playing XI:
- Phil Salt
- Jos Buttler (c) (wk)
- Jonny Bairstow
- Moeen Ali
- Harry Brook
- Liam Livingstone
- Sam Curran
- Jofra Archer
- Adil Rashid
- Mark Wood
- Reece Topley
Match Details
Live Streaming and Broadcast:
- TV Channels: Star Sports, PTV, Ten Sports, Willow TV, ESPN Caribbean, Sky Cricket, Sky Sport NZ, SuperSport.
- Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar, Myco, Tamasha, ESPN Play Caribbean, SkyGO, NOW TV, Prime Video, SuperSport.
Pitch and Weather Conditions
Pitch Report: The Kensington Oval pitch in Bridgetown offers something for both pace bowlers and spinners. While pacers can expect some early movement due to morning moisture, spinners will find more joy as the match progresses. A par first-innings score is likely to be around 160-165 runs.
Weather Report: There is a forecast of intermittent rain throughout the match. Cloudy conditions and high humidity levels (over 80%) are expected, which could influence the game significantly.
Toss Prediction: Given the morning start and potential moisture in the pitch, both captains might prefer to field first to exploit the early conditions.
Winning Prediction
England, despite their inconsistency, are the clear favorites due to their experience and depth. The USA, while promising in earlier stages, has struggled against top-tier teams. England is expected to dominate and secure a comprehensive victory.
Prediction: England to win the match.
While the USA has shown potential, England’s experience and firepower make them the favorites to win. A victory for England will likely secure their spot in the semi-finals, whereas the USA will aim to put up a strong fight and finish their campaign on a high note. Back England to win.
