ENG vs WI T20WC 2024: Host West Indies will have their first Super 8 match 2 against reigning Champion England at Daren Sammy Cricket Ground in St. Lucia. England vs West Indies match 42 is all set to take place on Thursday 20 June starting at 6:00 am.
West Indies registered their highest total in a men’s T20 World Cup match against Afghanistan making a spotless entrance ahead of Super 8s. In the final match of group C against Afghanistan, Nicholas Pooran (98) and Johnson Charles (43) bring back glimpses of West Indies’ golden days from the past. Not to forget bowlers, Obed McCoy, Jofra Archer, and Chris Jordan played equally a crucial role. Led by Rovman Powell who glued the team together to achieve a fruitful result he tackles defending champion England in the upcoming match 42.
Speaking of which, out of all the odds, England finally made it to the next phase into the Super 8. Once again, Jos Buttler is leading the 2022 champion team including experienced Heinrich Klaasen, Jonny Bairstow, Chirs Jordan, and Jonny Bairstow. So far, Team England has earned 5 points from 2 wins, 1 loss, and one game washed out by the rain.
We Fantasy Khiladi brings the top 3 key player battles for the upcoming ENG vs WI, to watch out for in today’s game.
England vs West Indies T20 World Cup Head to Head Records
England and the West Indies have played 29 games together in the overall T20 Cricket game history. Out of 29 games, England won 12 and West Indies became victorious in 17 games
Let’s look at the top 3 Key Players’ battles for the ENG vs WI ahead of the T20 World Cup.
Top 3 Key Player Battle Between ENG vs WI of T20 World Cup 2024
1. Nicholas Pooran vs Chris Jordan
Nicholas Pooran had a blast against Afghanistan in the final group stage match of the T20 World Cup 2024. Pooran 98 off 53 contributed to West Indies 218 for 5 which ultimately led to a huge 104 victory over Afghans. So far, Pooran has bagged 164 runs with a 150.45 strike rate in 4 games of the T20 World Cup 2024.
Then we have Jofra Archer returning to T20 International cricket after an injury setback. In 4 games, pacer Jofra Archer has scalped 5 wickets including his 3 wickets haul for 12 runs in the ongoing T0 World Cup.
2. Harry Brook vs Obed McCoy
The next batter vs bowler player is between Harry Brook vs Obed McCoy in the WI vs ENG match. Harry Brook gave a notable contribution of 47 off 20 balls against Namibia, keeping England’s Super 8s hope alive. Right-armed top batter Harry Brook’s battle against southpaw Obed McCoy will be the main attraction of the next game. Obed McCoy scalped 3 wickets while conceding 14 runs in his first T20 World Cup game against Afghanistan.
3. Jonny Bairstow vs Akeal Hosein
Last but not least, Jonny Bairstow against Akeal Hosein’s key player battle to watch out for in WI vs ENG Super 8 match 2. Veteran Jonny Bairstow brings plenty of T20 experience from the Indian Premier League. In a closed game against Namibia, Bairstow bagged 31 runs in 18 balls. His battle against WI top bowler Akela Hosein will be the eye candy of the upcoming game. With 9 scalps, Akeal Hosein is in the 3rd position of most wicket-takers in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup.
So these are our top 3 England vs West Indies key player battles for the ongoing ICC Men’s t20 World Cup.