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WI vs ENG 2nd ODI: All you need to know, head to head, playing XI
West Indies and England are gearing up to face each other in the second ODI of the ongoing three-match series on Saturday at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. With the West Indies leading the series after their impressive victory in the first match, England face the crucial challenge of bouncing back and levelling the series.
The win in the first ODI has boosted West Indies' confidence as they look to seal the series. They were flawless in both their batting and bowling in the first ODI. Evin Lewis starred in the batting attack, scoring (94), while Gudakesh Motie shone with the ball, claiming four wickets.
For England, the stakes are high. They will be determined to demonstrate their depth and adaptability, looking to turn the series in their favour. They will be looking to rectify their strategies, focusing on building partnerships and executing their game plans more effectively in order to outperform West Indies.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
Matches: 105
No Result: 6
West Indies: 46
England: 53
West Indies probable XI: Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Shai Hope (c&wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Keacy Carty, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Gudakesh Motie, Matthew Forde, Jayden Seales, Alzarri Joseph
England probable XI: Philip Salt (wk), Jordan Cox, Will Jacks, Jacob Bethell, Liam Livingstone (c), Dan Mousley, Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, John Turner, Jofra Archer
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