County Ground Pitch Report And Bristol Weather Forecast For ENG Vs WI 2nd T20I



County Ground, Bristol [Source: @AlanLJWard/X]County Ground, Bristol [Source: @AlanLJWard/X]

This evening, England will cross swords against West Indies in the second T20 International of the ongoing three-match series at home. The high-octane face-off will be played at County Ground in Bristol. 

Led by Harry Brook, England had a dream start to the series, swatting aside the West Indies by 21 runs in the first game in Chester-le-Street. While Jos Buttler starred with the bat with a fiery half-century, Liam Dawson dismantled the visitors with a sensational four-wicket haul. 

Thus, with the threat of another series defeat looming over them, West Indies would be desperate to bounce back by putting up an evolved performance. As the stage is set for a cracking contest, let's see how the surface at County Ground in Bristol will behave throughout the match. 

County Ground Bristol T20I Stats

Criterion
Data
Matches played6
Matches won batting 1st3
Matches won bowling 1st3
Tied0
No Result0
Average score batting 1st184.17
Average score bowling 1st167.84
Average run rate9.07
% of wickets by pacers75
% of wickets by spinners25

(County Ground Bristol T20I records)

County Ground Bristol Pitch Report: Is It Batting Or Bowling Friendly?

The surface at County Ground in Bristol has historically favoured the batters, as evidenced by the average scoring rate of 9.07 at this venue. The fast bowlers might get a hint of swing and extra zip with the new ball; however, the track will likely assist the batters with the game's progression. 

The spinners haven't had stellar success in Bristol, accounting for only 25 per cent of the total dismissals at this venue in T20Is. But considering it's an afternoon game, they might get some turn, especially in the latter half of the game, due to the dryness of the pitch. 

Overall, batters and fast bowlers are expected to play crucial roles in the second T20I between West Indies and England. 

Bristol generally offers a surface with true pace and bounce. Unless the track is on the drier side, expect the toss-winning team to bowl first. 

County Ground Bristol Weather Today

Bristol Weather forecast for ENG vs WI 2nd T20I [Source: AccuWeather]Bristol Weather forecast for ENG vs WI 2nd T20I [Source: AccuWeather]

Information
Details
Temperature18°C (RealFeel 17°C)
Wind SpeedW 26 km/h
Probability of Precipitation8%
Cloud Cover39%

As per AccuWeather, the temperature at County Ground in Bristol will be around 18°C, with a real feel of 17°C. Meanwhile, the wind will blow in the West direction, varying its speed between 26 to 59 km/h. 

Chances Of Rain In ENG vs WI 2nd T20I

The cloud cover at County Ground in Bristol is expected to be around 39 per cent during the game. AccuWeather predicts an eight per cent chance of precipitation; so, the second T20I between West Indies and England might get interrupted by rain.