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The 46th match of the 2024 T20 World Cup takes place on Friday evening in Bridgetown as the USA faces off against the West Indies in Group 2 of the Super Eights. Both teams are looking to bounce back from defeats in their opening Super Eight matches, with the USA losing to South Africa by 18 runs and the West Indies falling to England by eight wickets. The game at the Kensington Oval is set to start at 20:30 local time on June 21st.
USA Preview
Despite their loss to South Africa, the USA showed resilience and remained competitive until the final overs. This performance gives them a fighting chance against the West Indies.
Predicted Playing XI: Steven Taylor, Andries Gous (wk), Nitish Kumar, Aaron Jones (c), Corey Anderson, Shayan Jahangir, Harmeet Singh, Jasdeep Singh, Nosthush Kenjige, Ali Khan, Saurabh Netravalkar
West Indies Preview
The West Indies cruised through the first-round group stage but faced a reality check against England. They enter this match as heavy favorites but must remain cautious against a spirited USA team.
Predicted Playing XI: Shai Hope, Johnson Charles, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Rovman Powell (c), Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Roston Chase, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Obed McCoy
Live Streaming and TV Coverage
- 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.
Toss Prediction Given that three of the last four T20Is at the Kensington Oval were won by the team batting first, both captains might prefer to set a target by batting first in this fixture.
Pitch Report The pitch at Kensington Oval has been lively, with 18 wickets falling in Thursday’s game. Expect some pace, and a par score will be around 200. Spinners might also play a crucial role in controlling the run rate.
Weather Report A warm, cloudy, and humid evening is expected in Barbados, with a slight chance of rain. The temperature will hover in the high twenties.
Prediction
The USA have shown they can compete against strong teams and will pose a threat to the West Indies. However, the West Indies’ experience and depth make them favorites to win this match.
Prediction: West Indies to win.
