West Indies' test with the ball after last game's blunder
Date | November 6, 2024 |
Time | 11:30 PM IST |
Venue | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados |
Format | ODI |
Series | England tour of West Indies, 2024 |
Betting Odds
Our Predictions
- Shai Hope has odds of 3.30 to be West Indies' best batsman
- Liam Livingstone has odds of 4.15 to be England's best batsman
- Alzarri Joseph has odds of 3.25 to be West Indies' best bowler
- Reece Topley has odds of 3.70 to be England's best bowler
MATCH PREVIEW
We are all set for a thrilling contest in the third game of the three-match ODI series between hosts West Indies and England. The hosts won the first game by 8 wickets, but England bounced back strongly in the last game. In a run feast, the English side chased the big target clinically, winning the game by 5 wickets. As the action moves to the third game, we expect a close contest, as both teams have their batsmen in good form. England has a good record against the West Indies, and the side will start the game with higher odds. West Indies won't let the visitors have it easy and shall look to take advantage of the home conditions. After two games, the series hangs in the balance, and we expect a close contest.
West Indies Preview
Shai Hope will be upset with his team's bowlers. They had a big score on the board to defend but allowed England to chase it down easily. The bowling attack got its planning wrong and sprayed the ball all over the track, allowing England's batsmen to take them on. The team hasn't been consistent in the last two years and won't start favorites on cricket betting sites. Hope would like a strong performance from his players in this game.
Evin Lewis and Brandon King missed out in the last game, and the team expects a better start from the openers. Shai Hope's hundred couldn't save his side in the last game, and he must do well with Keacy Carty and Sherfane Rutherford in the middle order. The side will also expect big hits in the final overs from Shimron Hetmyer, Roston Chase, and Matthew Forde, as they are good hitters.
The bowlers must get their acts right in this game for the team to win. The team will look for early strikes from Matthew Forde and Alzarri Joseph, as the English side has a destructive batting lineup. Shamar Joseph did well in the last game and must deliver big blows in the middle overs alongside Gudakesh Motie. Roston Chase and Sherfane Rutherford add variety to this attack, and their performances will be crucial.
Expected Starting XI for West Indies
Shai Hope (c & wk), Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Keacy Carty, Shimron Hetmyer, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Gudakesh Motie, Matthew Forde, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph
England Preview
Liam Livingstone led from the front to guide his team to a historic win in the last game. It was an entertaining innings from the English skipper as his team chased down a bit total comfortably. The team has a good record against West Indies in this format and shall start with higher odds on cricket betting apps. Livingstone would look forward to his first series win as the national team's captain.
Philip Salt played a steady knock in the last game and will look to deliver a positive start by opening the batting with Will Jacks. Jacob Bethell and Jordan Cox are good hitters, and they will look forward to doing well in the middle order with Liam Livingstone. Sam Curran and Dan Mousley strengthen the batting lineup for England.
The team expects a good start from Jofra Archer and John Turner on the bowling front, as West Indies have batted well in both games. Adil Rashid and Saqib Mahmood struggled in the last game, and their performances will be crucial. Livingstone, Sam Curran, and Dan Mousley must keep the run rate under check in the supporting role.
Expected Starting XI for England
Liam Livingstone (c), Philip Salt (wk), Will Jacks, Jordan Cox, Jacob Bethell, Sam Curran, Dan Mousley, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer, Saqib Mahmood, John Turner
TOSS: To Bowl First
In the last eight games at this venue, the side batting first has defended the score successfully only once. The conditions are tough for batting at the start and improve as the game progresses. The team winning the toss in this game won't hesitate to bowl first.
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
We will see overcast conditions over Barbados. The wicket will be good to bat on, with bowlers having a good time during the early overs. Batsmen can play their strokes easily as there is little to worry about on this track. To feel safe, the team batting first must have 320 runs on the board.
OUR PREDICTION
West Indies have once again surrendered their advantage with a poor bowling performance. The bowlers will be low on confidence after their poor show in the last game. They must execute their plans well and bowl in the right areas. England has depth in the batting lineup and an excellent record against West Indies. According to our cricket betting tips, England starts ahead in this game.
Our prediction is for England to win