This will be the fifth and the final 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 18 at 1:30 AM IST.
West Indies bounced back in the fourth T20I, securing their first win of the series by chasing down 219 with an over to spare. With momentum on their side, they’ll look to end the series on a high in the final game.
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England’s bowlers struggled in the fourth T20I as West Indies successfully chased a big target. With the series already won, England might try new combinations to finish the tour on a positive note.
WI vs ENG 5th T20I: Probable Playing XIs
West Indies: Shai Hope, Evin Lewis, Nicholas Pooran(w), Roston Chase, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell(c), Sherfane Rutherford, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Obed McCoy.
England: Philip Salt(w), Will Jacks, Jos Buttler(c), Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Sam Curran, Dan Mousley, Jamie Overton, Rehan Ahmed, Saqib Mahmood, John Turner.
WI vs ENG 5th T20I: Pitch Report & Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium favors batters, offering little assistance to bowlers apart from some movement with the new ball. While spinners might get a bit of turn, it is unlikely to challenge the batters significantly. Chasing teams are expected to have an advantage here.
St. Lucia is expected to have warm weather, with temperatures between 29 and 30 degrees Celsius. The skies will be mostly cloudy, and there is a possibility of some rain during the match.
Top Player Picks for WI vs ENG Dream11 Prediction:
Jacob Bethell (England)
- Jacob Bethell has been in excellent form in this series, scoring 127 runs in four matches and getting out just once.
- He played an excellent knock in the last match, scoring an unbeaten 62*.
Evin Lewis (West Indies)
- Evin Lewis could be a good pick as he seems to be back in form.
- He scored 68 runs in the last match.
Jos Buttler (England)
- Jos Buttler has scored 125 runs in 4 matches. Â
- He scored 83 in the 2nd match and 38 runs in the last match.
Top Captaincy and Vice-Captaincy Picks for WI vs ENG Dream11 Prediction
Phil Salt (England)
- Phil Salt is the top scorer of the series with 162 runs in four matches.
- In the last game, he contributed 55 runs.
Rovman Powell (West Indies)
- Rovman Powell is the second-highest run-scorer of the series, amassing 153 runs in four matches.
- He added 38 runs to his tally in the last game.
Saqib Mahmood (England)
- Saqib Mahmood is a strong candidate for captain or vice-captain, consistently taking two or more wickets in four matches of the series, except the fourth game where he went wicketless.
- Overall, he has been in excellent form, claiming 9 wickets in the series.
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WI vs ENG Dream11 Prediction: Player to Avoid
Dan Mousley (England)
- Dan Mousley is a player to avoid in this match, as he bats lower down the order and only bowls occasionally.
Grand League Team for WI vs ENG Dream11 Prediction
Small League Team for WI vs ENG Dream11 Prediction
WI vs ENG Dream11 Prediction:
West Indies played well in the last match, winning by 5 wickets after a poor performance in the first three games. They will aim to finish strong and win the final match. On the other hand, England have already sealed the series and will look to win 4-1. The upcoming fixture is likely to be a close one, with England expected to come out on top.
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