Published on: Jan 29, 2022 7:00 am IST|Updated on: Jan 28, 2022 9:06 pm IST
WI vs ENG Today Match Prediction: In what turned out to be another cracker of a contest at Kensington Oval, hosts West Indies managed to seal a 20-run triumph over England to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. Rovman Powell’s maiden ton and Nicholas Pooran’s 70 propelled the Caribbean side to 224 at the end of the innings. And though that looked in chase-able limits courtesy of the counter-attacking innings from Englishmen Tam Banton (73) and Phil Salt (57), fortunately for the hosts, the likes of Romario Shephard (3/59) and Kieron Pollard (2/31) managed to contain the English side from scoring, which eventually sealed the deal in the previous outing. For England, the fourth T20I proves all the more crucial, now that Eoin Morgan has been ruled out of the series owing to a quad injury. Thus, a lot rides on the stand-in skipper, Moeen Ali, heading into the last two matches of the series.
Form Guide (Last 5 T20Is)
WI – W L W L L
ENG – L W L L L
Record at Kensington Oval
WI – 4 wins and 2 defeats
ENG – 2 wins and 3 defeats
Standings on ICC T20I Rankings
WI – 10
ENG – 1
England could be backed to emerge victorious in the forthcoming contest. The likes of Tom Banton and Phil Salt showed how capable they are at monstrous hitting in the top and middle-order respectively, and with the likes of Jason Roy, James Vince and Liam Livingstone, each possessing an ability to go bonkers onto the opposition, all it would take is a few deliveries for them to settle down and outclass the hosts in the upcoming T20. Bowling has been expensive from either end and if England manages to get back to their usual ways, as was visible in the third outing, they could easily stamp their authority to level the series.
As per WI vs ENG dream11 prediction, England are still touted as the favorites to win this match. Indeed, it’s looking like a neck and neck series, and credits to West Indies for pulling up a monstrous show in the last outing, England still looks better as an all-round side that is very adept to tackle a raging Caribbean unit.
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Today Match Score: Another high-scoring match is likely to be unearthed at Kensington Oval. Batters from either side have benefitted immensely so far, and thus, there’s a strong hunch for a scoreline around 165-175 to be witnessed in this contest.
Today Pitch Report: It’s been a belter of a track that has offered 170-plus runs in both innings in the last two outings. Bowlers haven’t had much to offer on this wicket, so there’s a high chance the batters might dominate the upcoming T20 as well.
West Indies vs England timetable: WI vs ENG 31 January at Barbados.
Where to watch WI vs ENG 4th T20I: FanCode app.
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