In the thrilling peak of their T20 series, The West Indies and England are set to clash in the decisive match to win this T20I series. Cricket fans around the globe who love high-voltage encounters should fasten their seatbelt for the epic decider against unpredictable West Indies and formidable England side.
A destructive innings of 119(57b) smashing 7 fours and 10 sixes and back-to-back centuries by Phil Salt and Jos Buttler 55(29b) 6fours and 3sixes gave a fast kickoff to the English innings pushed England to 267/3 in twenty overs while chasing the humongous total West Indies fell short by 75 runs to level up the series 2-2.
Jos Buttler said, that it was a phenomenal effort to get back after losing two games and now they are looking for the decider which will take place at Brain Lara Stadium in Trinidad on Friday, 22nd December(1:30 am IST). It will be interesting to see whether England will go with the same lineup as of the 4th T20 or will there be any changes or not.
West Indies skipper Rovman Powell said the English side managed to bat well on a fine flat batting wicket. Both Phil and Jos batted well up front, he further added that West Indies were playing against world-class players and the current T20 WC champions and ended by saying that they need to give the guys some space and this will help them to execute better.
The fifth and final T20I between West Indies and England is all set to take place in Tarouba, Trinidad on Thursday. All eyes on Phil Salt, He just need to score one more T20I century on Thursday to become the only batsman to score three consecutive T20 International hundred.
Pitch Report and Weather Forecast
Talking about conditions, The wicket at Brain Lara Stadium will typically favor the pace attack to the bowling side As the game progresses, the later half might assist the spin department some turn. Chasing the target might concern the batters as the bowlers get good support in the later stage of the game as the record stats, teams batting first won three t20I matches out of 6 games played on this ground with an average score of 166 while putting the target on board. The toss will be the decisive factor.
Temperature is mild(30 degrees) and there are some chances of thunderstorms in between the game accompanied by a humidity level of 65%.
West Indies vs England, Probable Playing XI
West Indies: Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Shai Hope, Rovman Powell (c), Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie.
England: Phil Salt (wk), Jos Buttler (c), Will Jacks, Liam Livingstone, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Rehan Ahmed, Adil Rashid, Reece Topley.
Head To Head, West Indies vs England
England and West Indies have faced each other 28 times in a T20I. Out of it, West Indies managed to defeat English Team in 16 games while England came out victorious on 12 occasions. number to tied or no result is ‘Nil’.