ENG vs WI Match Prediction- 3rd Test, West Indies Tour of England 2024

Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham is all set to host England Army and West Indies Warriors for the 3rd Test. ENG vs WI 3rd Test 2024 takes place on Friday, July 26.

Ben Stokes is the skipper of the England Team in the tournament while Kraigg Braithwaite leads the West Indies in the series. Ahead of the ENG vs WI 3rd Test, below we glance at the complete prediction for the match.

ENG vs WI Team Analysis

England

Under Ben Stokes, England have done a marvelous job in the ENG vs WI Test series. They have won both the games and lead the series 2-0.

West Indies

The Kraigg Brathwaite and Co. did a superb job in the last match and gave a wonderful batting and bowling show. However, they lost the game and have already lost the three-match series.

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ENG vs WI Key Factors

Pitch Conditions

ENG vs WI 3rd Test takes place at Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham which is a good-scoring ground in Tests. The pitch offers bounce that helps seamers and pacers during bowling and batters while batting. However, there is nothing much for spinners.

Form and Fitness

Shamar Joseph from West Indies and Mark Wood from England are the only two players who have faced injuries so far in the ENG vs WI Test series. Further reports are awaited.

Tactical Acumen

England- England has a powerful set of in-form batters and pacers who have shown brilliant form in the series. They also have a home advantage.

West Indies- West Indies have a young squad who gave a fightback to the hosts in the 2nd Test. With their teamwork, the visitors can outplay the hosts in the next game.

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ENG vs WI Match Prediction- 3rd Test, West Indies Tour of England 2024

ENG vs WI Score Prediction

Players to perform prediction

ENG- Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Gus Atkinson, Chris Woakes, and Shoaib Bashir have shown good form in the series so far.

WI- Kavem Hodge, Alick Athanaze, Joshua Da Silva, Jayden Seales, and Alzarri Joseph have done a brilliant job across two games in the series.

ENG vs WI Best Batsman Prediction

Who will score the most runs for ENG in the match: Ollie Pope or Joe Root

Who will score the most runs for WI in the match: Kavem Hodge or Alick Athanaze

ENG vs WI Best Bowler Prediction

Who will pick the most wickets for ENG in the match: Gus Atkinson or Chris Woakes

Who will pick the most wickets for WI in the match: Jayden Seales or Alzarri Joseph

Who will win the Match?

After watching the previous match, it is quite difficult to predict the winners of the match. However, England showed a dominating form and won both the games with ease.

However, West Indies gained a lead after 1st innings and with their hunger for a victory, they could emerge champions in the last match.

Conclusion

England vs West Indies 3rd Test is a big test for the West Indies team, who won a game in Australia in the previous series.

There is no doubt that visitors showed a far better form in the previous game. Now, it is to be seen if they win the next game or if we see a similar outcome as happened in the last two matches.