In a thrilling conclusion to the three-match ODI series, England and West Indies are set to lock horns in the third and final game on Saturday at the iconic Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados.
The series currently hangs in the balance, with both teams securing a victory each in the first two ODIs. England bounced back with an emphatic win in the second ODI, leveling the series at 1-1 after the hosts’ initial triumph in the opening match.
As the teams prepare for the decisive encounter, the stakes are high, and the pressure is palpable. With the series on the line, both England and West Indies are eager to clinch victory and secure bragging rights heading into the upcoming T20I leg.
England tour of West Indies, WI vs ENG, 3rd ODI:
- Date and time: December 09; 05:30 pm GMT| 11:00 pm IST| 1:30 pm local
- Venue: Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados
Kensington Oval Pitch Report:
The surface at Kensington Oval tends to help batters and gets better as the game progresses. Fans can expect a high-scoring encounter. Historically, teams batting second have emerged victorious on 27 occasions, highlighting the advantageous position of chasing in this venue.
WI vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Jos Buttler, Shai Hope
- Batters: Shimron Hetmyer, Harry Brook, Alick Athanaze
- All-rounders: Will Jacks, Romario Shepherd, Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone
- Bowlers: Gudakesh Motie, Gus Atkinson
WI vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Shai Hope (c), Jos Buttler (vc)
Choice 2: Harry Brook (c), Romario Shepherd (vc)
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WI vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Brandon King, Alzarri Joseph, Ben Duckett, Rehan Ahmed
WI vs ENG Dream11 Team for today’s match (Dec 09, 05:30 pm GMT):
Squads:
West Indies: Shai Hope (c), Alzarri Joseph (vc), Alick Athanaze, Yannic Cariah, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Shane Dowrich, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Brandon King, Gudakesh Motie, Kjorn Ottley, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Oshane Thomas.
England: Jos Buttler (c & wk), Rehan Ahmed, Gus Atkinson, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Zak Crawley, Sam Curran, Ben Duckett, Tom Hartley, Will Jacks, Liam Livingstone, Ollie Pope, Phil Salt, Matthew Potts, John Turner.