England’s aim to ride momentum and win the series
| Date | December 09, 2023 |
| Time | 11:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados |
| Format | ODI |
| Series | England tour of West Indies, 2023 |
Betting Odds
Our Predictions
- Shai Hope has odds of 2.72 to be West Indies' best batsman
- Philip Salt has odds of 4.30 to be England's best batsman
- Alzarri Joseph has odds of 3.30 to be West Indies' best bowler
- Gus Atkinson and Sam Curran share odds of 4.00 to be England's best bowler
MATCH PREVIEW
England made a strong comeback in the second game of the three-match series to level it 1-1. It was a clinical show for the visitors as their bowling attack restricted West Indies to low scores, and the batsmen quickly chased it, winning the game by 6 wickets. The odds are high for England, and they will look to grab the series in this game. West Indies' inconsistency with the bat over the last 12 months haunted them in the previous game. Most cricket betting apps consider England the favorites in this game, and the hosts must punch above their weight to win.
West Indies Preview
Shai Hope would like to put the last game behind them. The top order failed to apply itself, failing to occupy the crease for 40 overs. Over the last couple of years, it has been a perennial problem for the side, and Hope must lead from the front. He would like to see the experienced players in the team stand tall and deliver the goods.
Alick Athanaze and Brandon King must see off the new ball and deliver a good start to the side. Shai Hope has been in excellent form, and he will look to anchor the innings and build partnerships with Keacy Carty and Shimron Hetmyer. The side will need a good show from Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, and Yannic Cariah.
The bowling attack has failed to trouble the English batsmen in both games, and the side will need a good spell with the new ball from Alzarri Joseph and Romario Shepherd. Gudakesh Motie has done well, and the side will need a good show from him and Oshane Thomas in the middle overs. Rutherford and Yannic Cariah must do well in the supporting role for the side to win.
Expected Starting XI for West Indies
Shai Hope (c & wk), Brandon King, Alick Athanaze, Keacy Carty, Shimron Hetmyer, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Yannic Cariah, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Oshane Thomas
England Preview
Jos Buttler will be happy with the side's strong comeback in the second match. According to most cricket betting tips, they were favorites to win this series but failed to live up to it in the first match. Buttler would like to go for the kill and win this series, which will help them overcome the upset of the World Cup.
Philip Salt and Will Jacks are in good form, and the team will expect a strong start from them in this game. They have a formidable middle order, and the side would like to see partnerships between Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, and Harry Brook. They have depth in the batting line-up, and the side will expect fireworks from Jos Buttler, Liam Livingstone, and Sam Curran.
The bowlers had a dream outing in the last game, and the side would like a repeat show. Sam Curran and Gus Atkinson did well with the new ball, and they will look to trouble the West Indies top order. Brydon Carse and Rehan Ahmed have a crucial role in the middle overs. Livingstone and Will Jacks add variety to the attack.
Expected Starting XI for England
Jos Buttler (c & wk), Philip Salt, Will Jacks, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Brydon Carse, Rehan Ahmed, Gus Atkinson
TOSS: To Bowl First
The wicket will have a bit of moisture, and fast bowlers will enjoy bowling on this track in the first innings. The surface becomes better to bat on as the game progresses. The side that wins the toss won't hesitate to bowl first.
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
There are predictions of overcast conditions in Barbados on December 9, and the game may witness rain interruptions. The wicket will be tricky to bat on, and the bowlers will have the upper hand. The side batting first in the game shall look to put up 300 runs in this game.
OUR PREDICTION
West Indies lost the last game badly. The top order failed to deliver the goods, which has become a recurring problem for the side. The side must bat well and build partnerships to win this game. England were clinical in the last game, and they have more depth in their batting line-up. On a surface that will test the batsmen, England starts favorites according to most cricket betting sites.
Our Prediction is for England to win
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