The two most successful T20 teams, West Indies and England, clash in the ICC T20 World Cup Super Eight Group 2 at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, Saint Lucia. The match is set for June 19 at 8:30 PM local time (00:30 GMT, June 20).
West Indies enter as one of the top four sides after an unbeaten run in the group stage. Captain Rovman Powell praised spinner Akael Hosein and power-hitter Nicholas Pooran, who is second on the tournament’s run-scoring chart. England, holders and two-time champions, have regained form, winning their last three group games.
England’s Reece Topley expects an electric atmosphere and a challenging wicket. Despite the crowd favoring the hosts, Topley is confident in England’s approach. Powell acknowledges the familiarity between the teams, emphasizing the need to maintain dominance once established.
Historically, West Indies lead their T20 encounters with 17 wins to England’s 12. The pitch in Saint Lucia favors batters, promising a high-scoring match. Weather conditions are forecasted to be humid with low chances of evening showers.
West Indies are likely to retain their winning squad, including Powell, Pooran, and Hosein. England is also expected to field the same XI that secured crucial victories, led by Jos Buttler.
West Indies Squad: Powell (captain), Joseph, Charles, Chase, Hetmyer, Holder, Hope, Hosein, Joseph, King, Motie, Pooran, Russell, Rutherford, Shepherd.
England Squad: Buttler (captain), Ali, Archer, Bairstow, Brook, Curran, Duckett, Hartley, Jacks, Jordan, Livingstone, Rashid, Salt, Topley, Wood.
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