West Indies vs England Match Prediction – Who will win today’s 3rd ODI match between WI vs ENG?
MATCH: West Indies vs England
DATE: November 06, Wednesday
TIME: 3:30 PM IST
VENUE: Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados
TOURNAMENT: 3rd ODI 2024
West Indies (WI) and England (ENG) will lock horns in the third and final ODI of the three-match series, at the Kensington Oval, in Barbados, on Wednesday, November 6. The series is currently balanced at 1-1, and both teams will be hoping to bring their A-game on the field in the deciding clash.
The hosts have had a decent series so far, as they clinched a comprehensive eight-wicker victory in the opener. In the previous game, the Shai Hope-led side was once again looking good to turn the game towards their side with an impressive batting display from their skipper. But the visitors came back hard as they brought out their best with the willow registered a brilliant win, and levelled the series.
Kensington Oval Pitch Report
The pitch at Barbados has seen a preference for high high-scoring venue, and it will possibly keep behaving the same way. In 52 games played at this ground, on 22 occasions team batting first has won the game. With an average first-inning score of 226, it is expected that the team will opt to bat first after winning the toss.
Probable Predicted 11 for WI vs ENG
West Indies:
Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope(w/c), Shimron Hetmyer, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Gudakesh Motie, Matthew Forde, Jayden Seales, Shamar Joseph.
England:
Philip Salt(w), Will Jacks, Jordan Cox, Jacob Bethell, Liam Livingstone(c), Sam Curran, Dan Mousley, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer, Saqib Mahmood, John Turner.
Probable Top Performers from WI vs ENG
Probable Best Batter: Liam Livingstone
England’s skipper Liam Livingstone could be the best batter in the third ODI against hosts West Indies. The right-hand batter in the second ODI scored a match-winning century to help his side level the series and be alive in the three-match tie.
Probable Best Bowler: Matthew Forde
West Indies pacer Matthew Forde could be the best bowler in the upcoming clash against the Three Lions. Though the pitch offers help to the batters, but pacers will get some assistance early on in the innings. Forde is currently the highest wicket-taker of the series with five scalps. He will be aware of the conditions of his home ground and will hope to make the most of the home advantage.