WI vs ENG Match Preview- 5th T20I, England tour of West Indies 2024

England will face the West Indies in the fifth and final T20 match of their Caribbean tour on Sunday with the visitors already holding an unassailable 3-1 series lead. The action takes place at the Darren Sammy Cricket Ground in Saint Lucia starting at 1:30 AM IST on 18^th November.

The West Indies head into the finale with renewed confidence after their massive win in the fourth match where they successfully chased down England's score of 218 and in the process set a new record for the highest chase at this venue. Opening batters Shai Hope and Evin Lewis led the charge with a blazing partnership that included 21 boundaries between them.

Despite the loss, England has shown their depth throughout the series with Phil Salt continuing his impressive form scoring 55, and young Jacob Bethell adding an unbeaten 62. While the series trophy is already secured by England both teams have plenty to play for in this showdown.

WI vs ENG Match Preview- 5th T2OI, England tour of West Indies 2024

WI vs ENG 5th T20I Date and Venue

The 5th T2OI between West Indies vs England will be taking place on Monday (November 18) at the Antigua at Darren Sammy Cricket Ground in Saint Lucia. The game is scheduled to begin at 1:30 AM IST and 04:00 PM local time (17th November).

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WI vs ENG Squads:

West Indies

Rovman Powell will be leading the West Indies team in the WI vs ENG 5th T20I.

West Indies Squad: Evin Lewis, Shai Hope, Nicholas Pooran(w), Rovman Powell(c), Shimron Hetmyer, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Akeal Hosein, Obed McCoy, Shamar Springer, Romario Shepherd, Terrance Hinds, Brandon King

England

Jos Buttler will be leading England in the 5th T20I.

England Squad: Philip Salt(w), Will Jacks, Jos Buttler(c), Jacob Bethell, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Dan Mousley, Jamie Overton, Rehan Ahmed, John Turner, Saqib Mahmood, Jofra Archer, Michael-Kyle Pepper, Jordan Cox, Jafer Chohan, Adil Rashid.

WI vs ENG Key Battles

Phil Salt vs. Alzarri Joseph

Phil Salt has been England’s top performer with the bat and has consistently given his side explosive starts and his ability to dominate powerplays with clean hitting has been unmatched in this series.

On the other hand, Alzarri Joseph, West Indies’ pace spearhead will be keen to stop Salt’s aggressive approach with his sharp short balls and well-disguised slower deliveries.

Shai Hope vs. Rehan Ahmed

Shai Hope’s dazzling stroke-play has been a revelation and he is riding high on confidence after his rapid fifty in the fourth T20I while England’s leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed showed glimpses of brilliance by dismissing key batters like Hope in the last game.

This contest between Hope’s aggressive intent and Ahmed’s variations could prove decisive in the middle overs’ outcome.

Rovman Powell vs. Sam Curran

Rovman Powell’s destructive hitting in the death overs has been a game-changer for the West Indies and his ability to finish games with brute force will be tested by England’s Sam Curran who has been a reliable bowler known for his deceptive yorkers and cutters and with both players excelling in high-pressure situations, their duel could decide which side finishes stronger in the series decider.

WI vs ENG Key Players

WI: Evin Lewis, Shai Hope, Nicholas Pooran, Rovman Powell, Alzarri Joseph, and Gudakesh Motie are the key players for the West Indies.

ENG: Philip Salt, Will Jacks, Jos Buttler, Jacob Bethell, Sam Curran, and Jofra Archer are key players for visitors.

WI vs ENG Weather And Pitch Report

According to the weather forecast, there is a forecast of stop-and-start rain during the day which can impact the game with an average precipitation chance of 45% in the match.

The pitch in St Lucia looks best for batting and seems belter and will come on the bat nicely and batters can have a feel day.