Daren Sammy Stadium St Lucia Pitch Report For WI vs ENG T20 WC Super 8 Match

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On Thursday, England will cross swords against West Indies in their first Super Eights encounter of the ongoing T20 World Cup. Having won four consecutive games, West Indies enter the game as the hot favourites. 

However, England must be confident following clinical wins over Oman and Namibia and have the ability to give the co-hosts a run for their money. 

So, as both teams gear up for an enthralling contest, let's see how the surface at the Daren Sammy National Stadium in St Lucia is expected to behave throughout the game.  


Daren Sammy Stadium St Lucia Pitch Report

The surface at Daren Sammy Stadium in St Lucia will be hard and rock-solid. Considering the overcast conditions, expect the fast bowlers to make the new ball talk in the powerplay. However, given the track's even pace, batters will eventually succeed and score briskly upon getting set. 

Traditionally, the pitch in St Lucia has been high-scoring, with a hint of extra bounce for the fast bowlers. The spinners will get minimal assistance, while the batters are expected to enjoy their time in the middle. 

It has been one of the high-scoring venues this World Cup, with the teams recording 180+ scores four times in six attempts. So, it could be a high-scoring affair, and the toss-winner will likely bowl first.