The fourth T20I between West Indies (WI) and England (ENG) is set to take place at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in St. Lucia on Sunday, November 17. With England already clinching the series 3-0, the home side will be desperate to salvage some pride in the remaining two games, while the visitors aim to keep their unbeaten streak intact and push for a whitewash.
Series Recap
- 1st T20I:
West Indies posted a competitive 182 runs, but England’s Phil Salt smashed a brilliant 103*, leading his side to an 8-wicket win with ease.
- 2nd T20I:
England’s bowling restricted the Windies to just 158. Jos Buttler’s sensational 83 ensured a comfortable 2-0 series lead.
- 3rd T20I:
West Indies managed only 145 runs, putting up a better fight with the ball, but Sam Curran (41) and Liam Livingstone (39) steered England to a tense 3-wicket win.
Match Details
- Match: West Indies vs England, 4th T20I
- Venue: Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St. Lucia
- Date & Time: Sunday, November 17, 01:30 AM IST
- Live Streaming: FanCode (app and website)
Pitch Report
The pitch at St. Lucia offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. However, recent rains could leave the surface damp, favoring fast bowlers early on. Teams bowling first have enjoyed more success at this venue, and an average first-innings score of 147 suggests a competitive but not high-scoring affair.
Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 110
- West Indies Wins: 47
- England Wins: 57
- No Result: 6
Probable Playing XIs
West Indies
The hosts need to bring their best game after three straight losses. They are likely to stick to their core lineup while possibly tweaking combinations to improve results.
Predicted XI:
Evin Lewis, Shai Hope, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Rovman Powell (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Akeal Hosein, Terrance Hinds
England
With the series sealed, England might experiment with their lineup to test their bench strength.
Predicted XI:
Philip Salt (wk), Will Jacks, Jos Buttler (c), Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Sam Curran, Dan Mousley, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Rehan Ahmed, Saqib Mahmood
What to Expect
England have been clinical with both bat and ball throughout the series. Their batting depth and disciplined bowling have proved too strong for the hosts. However, West Indies have shown flashes of brilliance and will need their key players—Rovman Powell, Nicholas Pooran, and Alzarri Joseph—to step up.
Conclusion
The fourth T20I presents an opportunity for West Indies to save some face and prove they can compete against a formidable English side. England, on the other hand, will look to extend their dominance and potentially test their bench strength ahead of upcoming challenges.
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