Eng w vs WI w match: The last of the group stage matches will be played out by the team that qualifies for a semifinal from Group B of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. The West Indies and England match will clarify the standings as far as West Indies are concerned, as they need to win to go through. To go on top of the group as well, victory would propel them above their superior net run rate.
South Africa would look forward to an innings defeat for the West Indies or a comprehensive loss for England, knocking their net run rate up and paving the way for them to reach third position. In this regard, this Dubai encounter looks all set to be a battlefield.
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England’s Hunt For Undefeated Streak
There remains no blemish for England throughout this tournament, and hence, they look forward to maintain the winning thread intact to reach the semi-finals for the seventh time consecutively. So far, their travels have consisted of a close-margin victory over Bangladesh in the opening encounter, then simple wins against South Africa and Scotland, where they chased 110 runs without losing a single wicket, finishing ten overs spare.
Key players like Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Nat Sciver-Brunt, and Maia Bouchier have done fabulously with their batting performance, while the bowling unit has also been equally effective in making a potent combination.
Redemption Path Of West Indies
West Indies made a commendable comeback from an early jolt after getting thrashed by South Africa with a 10-wicket margin. They put the game in a tight corner by chasing down a 100-run target against Scotland inside 11.4 overs and followed it up with a brisk 104-run chase against Bangladesh in 12.5 overs.
Captain Hayley Matthews, who was a non-entity initially, showed glimpses of returning to form with a quickfire 34 runs against Bangladesh. Veteran Deandra Dottin has also been important for the team, and her performance will be vital in this decisive match. However, it’s not all batting for West Indies as Afy Fletcher and Karishma Ramharack have been effective with the ball. That is going to prove vital for them to reach their first semifinal since 2018.
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Match Details
Date & Time: Match 20, Tuesday, 6:00 PM Local Time
Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium
What To Expect?
This will be England’s maiden visit to Dubai in this World Cup and West Indies could be ahead of their hosts as they have played two games here already. Chasing teams have won twice in the last three games, and New Zealand’s 110 against Pakistan was the only first innings which remained the highest defended total in the last three games at this venue. Bowlers will play a huge role here in this enthralling contest. For cricket enthusiasts, it will be one of the most important games not to be missed.
Probable Playing XIs
England’s Probable XI: Maia Bouchier, Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Heather Knight (c), Alice Capsey, Amy Jones (wk), Danielle Gibson, Charlotte Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Sarah Glenn, Linsey Smith
West Indies’ Probable XI: Hayley Matthews (c), Stafanie Taylor, Qiana Joseph, Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Deandra Dottin, Chinelle Henry, Aaliyah Alleyne, Mandy Mangru, Afy Fletcher, Ashmini Munisar, Karishma Ramharack
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