West Indies (WI) are set to host England (ENG) in a five-match T20I series starting on Wednesday, December 13. The visitors got off to a poor start to the tour as they lost the three-match ODI series 2-1 to a team that failed to qualify for the 2023 World Cup. Windies will be aiming to continue their form in the shorter format, whereas Jos Buttler and Co. will be looking for revenge.
With the 2024 T20 World Cup less than six months away, that too in West Indies, it will be crucial preparation for both teams. The Rovman Powell-led side will have the presence of veteran all-rounder Andre Rusell, who is returning to international cricket after a long break. Both the teams are known for their attacking game so expect an exciting encounter in Barbados.
WI vs ENG: Match Details
Match: West Indies vs. England, 1st T20I
Venue: Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados
Date & Time: 13th December, 03:30 A.M IST
Live Streaming Details: FanCode
WI vs ENG: Pitch Report
The pitch at Kensington Oval offers a favourable pitch for batting and the captain who wins the toss is likely to opt to bat first. If the batters manage to get a good total, then half the team's job is done as the opposition will be under pressure in the second innings. Spinners may get some assistance in the middle phase of the game.
WI vs ENG: Head-to-Head Record in T20Is
Matches Played | 24 |
West Indies Won | 14 |
England Won | 10 |
No Result | 0 |
Tie | 0 |
WI vs ENG 1st T20I: Probable Playing XI
West Indies Playing XI: Kyle Mayers, Shai Hope, Nicholas Pooran, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell (C), Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Alzaari Joseph
England Playing XI: Jos Buttler (C), Phil Salt, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, Sam Curran, Reece Topley, Adil Rashid
WI vs ENG 1st T20I: Dream 11 Fantasy Teams
Head-to-Head contest
Wicketkeepers: Jos Buttler, Shai Hope
Batters: Shimron Hetmyer, Kyle Mayers (C), Harry Brook
All-rounders: Chris Woakes, Andre Russell (VC), Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran
Bowlers: Adil Rashid, Akeal Hosein
Grand League contest
Wicketkeepers: Jos Buttler, Nicholas Pooran (C)
Batters: Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Harry Brook
All-rounders: Chris Woakes, Andre Russell, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali (VC)
Bowlers: Adil Rashid, Alzarri Joseph
WI vs ENG: Full Squads
West Indies Squad: Rovman Powell (C), Shai Hope (Vice-Captain), Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Gudakesh Motie, Nicholas Pooran, Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd
England Squad: Jos Buttler (C), Rehan Ahmed, Moeen Ali, Gus Atkinson, Harry Brook, Sam Curran, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Liam Livingstone, Tymal Mills, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Josh Tongue, Reece Topley, John Turner, Chris Woakes