West Indies vs England: 3rd Decisive ODI Preview

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West Indies vs England: Following a disastrous World Cup campaign, England sought a fresh start in the Caribbean, anticipating the beginning of an entirely new ODI cricket cycle. The West Indies, who were never able to make it to the main tournament in the first place, appear just as determined to move on and write a new chapter in their own history.

Apart from their remarkable resemblance in strategy for an ODI comeback, these teams’ composition and game-playing styles are remarkably similar.

With two games completed and one remaining, it is only just that the series score is 1-1. For these teams hoping to establish a lasting legacy in this format, a hard-fought series victory will be a huge confidence booster.

The 3rd ODI match between West Indies vs England will take place on December 9th, 2023, at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium.

Match Details to Note:

Match: West Indies vs England, 3rd ODI match

Date: December 9th, 2023 (Saturday)

Time: 11:00 PM IST

Venue: Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados

West Indies vs England

West Indies (Match Odds- 2.85)

Preview

After influencing cricket for nearly two decades, the last two performances flawlessly encapsulate the style of cricket the West Indies have been playing since the 1990s. The team accomplishes the second-most successful chase in their history of ODIs one day. Then, they were bowled out for just over 200 after failing to complete their allotted 50 overs.

When they take the pitch in an attempt to win their first bilateral ODI series against England since 2007, this hot-and-cold style of cricketing will do them no good.

Shai Hope, the inspirational captain, has amassed 177 runs in his first two hits and appears to be headed for more. In their most recent encounter, Shane Rutherford proved to be an ideal ally, replacing the superb Romario Shepherd, who capably led the West Indies to a nail-biting victory in the opening One-Day International in Antigua. Although skilled southpaw Alick Athanaze recently put up a solid 66, veteran players like Brandon King and Shimron Hetmyer have not yet established themselves in this series.

Bowlers have performed admirably in recent times, dismissing all of the English batsmen in the first innings and collecting four in the second. They will undoubtedly get a little closer to playing fearlessly when they have a few extra runs to play with (the onus is on the batters), and that is when they will perform at their best.

Full Squad:

Shai Hope (captain), Alick Athanaze, Yannic Cariah, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Shane Dowrich, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Gudakesh Motie, Kjorn Ottley, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Oshane Thomas.

Players to watch out for:

Shai Hope

Shai Hope, the inspirational captain, has amassed 177 runs in his first two hits and appears to be headed for more.

Gudakesh Motie

Bowlers have performed admirably in recent times, dismissing all of the English batsmen in the first innings and collecting four in the second. Motie will be the player to watch out for.

Possible Playing XI:

1 Alick Athanaze, 2 Brandon King, 3 Keacy Carty, 4 Shai Hope (capt & wk), 5 Shimron Hetmyer, 6 Sherfane Rutherford, 7 Romario Shepherd, 8 Yannic Cariah, 9 Alzarri Joseph, 10 Gudakesh Motie, 11 Oshane Thomas.

England (Match Odds- 1.42)

Preview

This series, the English team’s main goal has been to develop young fringe players, and their “out with the old and in with the new” strategy has generally been successful. Test openers Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley haven’t yet established themselves in their new positions, but Phil Salt and Will Jacks appear the part as the new keepers of their top order. Liam Livingstone is still a late order dasher, but Harry Brook and Jos Buttler appear to be firmly established in their places in the order.

Rehan Ahmed has a lot of work ahead of him as a bowler before he can be compared to departing star Adil Rashid, but he has the patience and skill. Sam Curran, a baby-faced 25-year-old, will take a long time to adjust to being regarded as the attack’s new leader. Brydon Carse and Gus Atkinson are still attempting to leave their imprints.

Full Squad:

Jos Buttler (captain), Rehan Ahmed, Gus Atkinson, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Zak Crawley, Sam Curran, Ben Duckett, Tom Hartley, Will Jacks, Liam Livingstone, Ollie Pope, Phil Salt, Josh Tongue, John Turner.

Players to watch out for:

Harry Brook

Harry Brook appears to be firmly established in his place in the order. He played a key role in helping his team achieve a good result.

Gus Atkinson

Gus Atkinson is still attempting to leave his imprints. It is expected that he will play well in the match.

Possible Playing XI:

Philip Salt, Will Jacks, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (c & wk), Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Brydon Carse, Rehan Ahmed, Gus Atkinson

West Indies vs England Head-to-Head:

Having won 53 of the 103 games between the two sides, England tops the standings when it comes to the West Indies. With six matches ending in ties, West Indies has 44 wins.

West Indies vs England Toss Prediction:

Examining the outcomes of the previous 12 games, it is evident that the chasing teams have performed admirably, winning nine times against the three victories of the batting teams. In ODIs these days, chasing is popular, and teams chasing have won both of the series’ matches. Thus, anticipate that the toss winner will send the other team in for a bat.

West Indies vs England Pitch Report:

This pitch has historically made for intense competition between bat and ball. When they bend their backs, fast bowlers receive encouraging bounce and carry through to the keeper, and spinners can also expect nice turn-on. This seems to be a pitch that is appropriate for a series decider overall, as batsmen with good application skills have produced excellent returns.

West Indies vs England Match Report:

In the penultimate over of the opening game, West Indies captain Shai Hope dug deep to get his team over the finish line. However, England quickly responded by declaring that they would rather win calmly and methodically. They accomplished it in typical fashion, sweeping home with nearly 100 balls remaining unduly and many wickets in hand. Our bet is on Team England to win the series after they overcame the disappointment of the first game and recovered magnificently in the second match.

England is predicted to win the match West Indies vs England at the odds of 1.42