This will be the third T20I of the five-match series between West Indies and England. The match will take place at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, St Lucia, on November 15 at 1:30 AM IST.
The West Indies opted to bat first once again in the second T20I in Barbados, setting a target of 159. Captain Rovman Powell led the way with a solid 43-run innings, giving the hosts a competitive score to defend.
For England, Jos Buttler was the star, scoring a match-winning 83 off 45 balls with eight fours and six sixes. Liam Livingstone added an unbeaten 23 in an impactful cameo, helping England secure a 7-wicket victory.
The West Indies will be eager to bounce back in the next game to keep their hopes alive in the series.
West Indies: Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Nicholas Pooran(w), Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell(c), Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Matthew Forde, Alzarri Joseph
England: Philip Salt(w), Will Jacks, Jos Buttler(c), Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Sam Curran, Dan Mousley, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood
The pitch at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium is good for batting, with limited help for bowlers except with the new ball. There may be some turn, but it probably won’t trouble batters much. Teams batting second are likely to have an edge.
The weather in St. Lucia is expected to be hot, with temperatures ranging from 29 to 30 degrees Celsius. There is a chance of showers during the match, as it will remain mostly cloudy.
Saqib Mahmood (England)
Romario Shepherd (West Indies)
Phil Salt (England)
Jos Buttler (England)
Liam Livingstone (England)
Nicholas Pooran (West Indies)
Jamie Overton (England)
England have dominated the series so far, winning both matches convincingly. The West Indies are struggling to compete, and England are expected to secure another comfortable win and take a 3-0 lead in the series.
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