The two most successful T20 teams, West Indies and England, are set to clash in a high-stakes Super Eights match at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground in Saint Lucia.

Match Details:

Who: West Indies vs England
What: ICC T20 World Cup Super Eight Group 2
When: Wednesday, June 19, 8:30 PM local time (00:30 GMT, June 20)
Where: Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia
How to Follow: Al Jazeera’s live coverage starts at 21:30 GMT

Pre-Match Insights

England fast bowler Reece Topley anticipates an intense atmosphere at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground as two-time champions England face hosts and fellow two-time champions West Indies. The match is set against the backdrop of a vibrant home crowd and passionate English traveling fans.

“The West Indies will try and rally their fans and create a cauldron of an atmosphere tomorrow night,” Topley remarked in a pre-match press conference. He expects the pitch to favor batters but believes it will be a fair contest for both sides.

Team Form and Key Players

West Indies:

Captain Rovman Powell emphasized the familiarity between the teams due to frequent clashes and highlighted the importance of maintaining dominance once gained.
Spinner Akeal Hosein has been instrumental, picking up nine wickets so far.
Nicholas Pooran, in stellar form, is second on the tournament’s run-scoring chart, including a remarkable 98 off 53 balls against Afghanistan.

England:

England's squad is brimming with confidence after turning their fortunes around with crucial wins in their last three group games.
Topley remains optimistic about England's chances, despite the formidable West Indies lineup and their home advantage.

Head-to-Head and Pitch Conditions

The teams have faced each other 29 times in T20 matches, with West Indies leading with 17 wins to England’s 12. The pitch in Saint Lucia has been conducive to high-scoring games and is expected to support batters. Weather forecasts predict a humid evening with patchy clouds and a low chance of showers, with wind playing a strategic role.

Team News
West Indies:

The team is likely to retain the squad that triumphed over Afghanistan.
Squad: Rovman Powell (captain), Alzarri Joseph, Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Shai Hope, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Gudakesh Motie, Nicholas Pooran, Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd

England:

England is expected to field the same XI that secured their last two victories.
Squad: Jos Buttler (captain), Moeen Ali, Jofra Archer, Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Sam Curran, Ben Duckett, Tom Hartley, Will Jacks, Chris Jordan, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Reece Topley, Mark Wood

West Indies: W W W W W
England: W W W L W

With both teams in strong form, this Super Eight match promises to be a thrilling encounter as they battle for supremacy in the ICC T20 World Cup.

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