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WI vs ENG 3rd ODI: England eye crucial series win against West Indies

Tuesday, 05-Nov-2024, 10:02 AM
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England and West Indies are all set to clash in a thrilling decider on Wednesday as both teams gear up to take on each other in the third and final match of their ODI series in Barbados. The series stands evenly poised at 1-1, with both teams having claimed a victory each in the opening two encounters, making the third match vital for both sides.

The first ODI saw West Indies dominating early on, with a comprehensive win that gave them a 1-0 lead in the series. However, England bounced back in the second ODI with an impressive all-round performance. Their batters in the form of Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran and Phil Salt playing match-winning knocks ensured England squared the series 1-1. With the stakes high and both teams evenly matched, the final ODI will be key in determining as to who wins the series. 

West Indies will be eager to finish the series with a win. Despite their strong start in the first match, they faltered in the second ODI. West Indie’s batting line-up, which includes some explosive hitters, will need to find greater consistency to power the side to a greater total. 

England will enter the final ODI with confidence after their dominant win in the second match. Their bowlers and batters will be crucial in the decider. Again, England will look to continue their solid form with the help of Liam Livingstone, Phil Salt and Jacob Bethell, who were instrumental in the second ODI.

HEAD-TO-HEAD

Matches: 106

No Result: 6

West Indies: 46 

England: 54

West Indies probable XI: Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (c&wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Gudakesh Motie, Matthew Forde, Jayden Seales, Shamar Joseph

England probable XI: Philip Salt (wk), Will Jacks, Jordan Cox, Jacob Bethell, Liam Livingstone (c), Sam Curran, Dan Mousley, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer, Saqib Mahmood, John Turner

 

 

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