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ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, Pre-Match: West Indies Elected To Bowl In A Crucial Clash Against England!

Hayley Matthews leads West Indies against England in a crucial T20 World Cup match, with both teams vying for semi-final spots.

ENG w vs WI w match: In a keenly contested conclusion to the T20 World Cup group stages, West Indies captain, Hayley Matthews, celebrating her 100th T20I appearance, won the toss and chose to bat first in this decider match against England. It’s winner-takes-all for this game as both teams will determine who will progress to the semi-finals, though England has some wiggle room as West Indies must win this game while South Africa is just one game behind to also move ahead from Group B.

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England’s Strategy And Squad Changes

England will face challenges not only from the West Indies but also from the unfamiliar conditions of Dubai, marking their first match in the city after playing three previous games in Sharjah. The team has adjusted its lineup, retaining a three-spinner, two-seamer strategy and maintaining Lauren Bell in the squad over Linsey Smith. Nat Sciver-Brunt will lead the bowling attack, and Alice Capsey returns from illness, replacing Sophia Dunkley, who did not bat in her last match.

West Indies Adjustments And Injury Concerns

On the other hand, the West Indies are grappling with injury setbacks. Former captain Stafanie Taylor remains sidelined due to a persistent knee issue and is not included in the playing XI. Yet, there’s hope in the ranks of a young allrounder by the name of Zaida James, who had suffered a thumb and chin injury in the earlier stages of the tournament. She has been declared fit to play.

The West Indies too have effected a strategic change by replacing Mandy Mangru with Chedean Nation after having played her in the last match against Bangladesh.

Historical Background

England enters this match with a remarkable 13-match winning streak against the West Indies, with their last defeat to the Caribbean side dating back to 2018. Overall, England boasts a dominant record, winning 19 out of 29 encounters against the West Indies.

As the teams gear up for this pivotal match, all eyes will be on the field as they battle for a place in the T20 World Cup semi-finals.

Playing XI

England: Maia Bouchier, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Alice Capsey, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Heather Knight (C), Amy Jones (wk), Danielle Gibson, Charlie Dean, Sarah Glenn, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Bell

West Indies: Hayley Matthews (C), Qiana Joseph, Shemaine Campbelle, Deandra Dottin, Chinelle Henry, Chedean Nation, Zaida James, Ashmini Munisar, Aaliyah Alleyne, Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack

Also Read: Hardik Pandya Embraces Suryakumar Yadav’s Captaincy, Earning Praise From Former Aussie Star

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Aditya Mallick


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