WI vs ENG 2nd T20I: Kensington Oval Barbados Pitch Report

Kensington Oval Barbados [Source: @ProteasMenCSA/X]

England will lock horns with West Indies tonight in the second T20 International of the ongoing five-match series. Led by Jos Buttler, England had a dream start to the series, securing an emphatic eight-wicket victory in the opening encounter. 

After winning the toss and opting to bowl first, the Englishmen restricted West Indies to 182 for nine in 20 overs, thanks to brilliant spells from Saqib Mahmood and Adil Rashid. In response, the visitors made a mockery of the total, with Phil Salt's scintillating century powering them to a clinical win. 

So, moving on to the second T20I, the Men in Maroon would be desperate to bounce back and restore parity. Meanwhile, England would be keen to sustain their momentum and jolt the home side with another setback in the series. 

As both teams gear up for a cracking battle, let's see how the surface at Kensington Oval in Barbados will behave throughout the match. 

Kensington Oval Barbados Stats And Records In T20Is

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Kensington Oval Barbados Pitch Report: Batters Or Bowlers, Who Will Be More Successful?

The surface at Kensington Oval in Barbados might not offer any lateral movement to the fast bowlers across both innings. The track generally doesn't contain grass, so the fast bowlers must rely on hit-the-deck bowling to succeed in Barbados. 

If the same strip is used, we might also see an oddball holding up a bit after pitching. In such a scenario, variations and cutters will be the key, especially in the slog overs. The spinners generally get a hint of turn in Barbados and could play a crucial role across both innings. Something around 175 will be a par score at this venue. Unless the same pitch is used, don't expect the toss-winner to bat first. 

Players To Watch Out For At Kensington Oval Barbados

Phil Salt

The swashbuckling English opener has a stellar record in Barbados, amassing 265 runs at an average of 53 and a strike rate of 177.85 in seven T20I innings. So, he will once again be a valuable asset for the English side. 

Nicholas Pooran

The explosive middle order batter averages an impressive 36.43 in nine T20I innings at Kensington Oval. He looked sublime in the first game and would like to slam a significant score in this match. 

Adil Rashid

The ace English spinner had a memorable outing in the first game, rattling the Windies with a clinical three-wicket haul. So, if the same surface is reused, Rashid's spin-bowling expertise could prove handy for the visiting team. 

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