West Indies vs England: The England tour of the West Indies ODI series comes down to an exciting day-night decider on Wednesday, November 6, at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados. After an impressive performance from England’s captain Liam Livingstone, both teams are eager to clinch the series, which currently stands at 1-1. With two closely contested matches, we can expect another thrilling game under the lights in Barbados.

West Indies vs England Head-to-Head Record

In ODI matchups, England holds a slight advantage over the West Indies with 54 wins to West Indies’ 47.

England wins: 54

West Indies: 47

No Result: 6

Recent Form

• West Indies: L, L, W, W, L
• England: W, W, L, L, W

Pitch and Weather Report

The pitch at Kensington Oval is expected to be two-paced, potentially favoring bowlers, as seen in previous ODIs here where wickets fell quickly. Rain is forecast leading up to the match day, but conditions should clear up for game time. The temperature will remain high, with humid conditions likely.

Last 5 Meetings

• November 2, 2024 – England won by 5 wickets
• October 31, 2024 – West Indies won by 8 wickets (DLS)
• December 9, 2023 – West Indies won by 4 wickets (DLS)
• December 6, 2023 – England won by 6 wickets
• December 3, 2023 – West Indies won by 4 wickets

Form Guide and Key Players

West Indies

• Shai Hope: The captain and wicketkeeper-batsman scored 117 runs in the last match, anchoring his team’s innings.
• Sherfane Rutherford: Currently in excellent form, he has managed four consecutive ODI half-centuries.
• Matthew Forde: Impressive with the ball in his last outing, taking three key wickets to disrupt England’s top order.

England

• Liam Livingstone: Leading by example with a 124-run knock in the last game, Livingstone’s form and tactical bowling decisions could be vital.
• Phil Salt: His consistency at the top, scoring 59 in the last match, is essential to England’s stability.
• Jofra Archer: A consistent performer in the bowling attack, Archer has been economical and effective in breaking partnerships.

Possible Playing XI

West Indies

• Batting: Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (c & wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Shimron Hetmyer
• All-rounders: Roston Chase
• Bowling: Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Jayden Seales, Shamar Joseph

England

• Batting: Phil Salt (wk), Will Jacks, Jordan Cox, Jacob Bethell, Liam Livingstone (c)
• All-rounders: Sam Curran, Dan Mousley
• Bowling: Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer, Saqib Mahmood, John Turner

West Indies vs England Prediction

With both teams having won one match apiece, this final ODI is finely poised. England has shown resilience and depth in batting, but the West Indies’ home advantage and the recent form of key players like Shai Hope and Sherfane Rutherford could tilt the balance in their favor. We predict a close finish with a slight edge to the West Indies.

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