WI Vs ENG 4th T20I: Daren Sammy Stadium St Lucia Pitch Report

Anurag Dasgupta

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The England team havs run riot and have already captured the T20I series by winning the first three matches. West Indies were the better side in the ODIs, but in a format which suits their style of play, the visitors thoroughly outplayed them.

In the previous T20I match, West Indies posted 145/8, which was chased down in the last over by the English side as they captured the series. Now, the caravan moves towards the 4th match of the series as the Windies look to salvage their pride, while the English side will try and get one step closer to a whitewash by winning the next match.

The match will take place at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium and the pitch here will also play an important role in deciding the outcome of the match.

Daren Sammy Stadium Stats And Records In T20Is

Criterion
Data
Matches played25
Matches won batting first13
Matches won batting second12
Average 1st innings score167
Average 2nd innings score152
Average runs per over
8.30

Daren Sammy Stadium Batters Or Bowlers, Who Will Be More Successful?

The third T20I of the series was also played here and it wasn't the most high-scoring games. While West Indies scored 145, England barely won the match and looked scratchy. A similar trend is to be followed in the 4th match as well.

The batters might struggle for runs while the bowlers will enjoy the outing on the surface. Interestingly, there is not much to differentiate between pacer and spinners as in the last 10 matches, pacers have grabbed 66 wickets, while the spinners have taken 55. Batters will need to grind it out, however, it is subjected to change as cricket is a game of uncertainty.

Players To Watch Out For At Daren Sammy Stadium

Akeal Hosein

The spinner took 4 wickets in the last match at the same venue and the English batters found it hard to tackle him. He will once again hold the key as the surface is likely to stay slow and low and it will help Akeal Hosein.

Liam Livingstone

He has been England's best player throughout the series and continued to deliver in the last game as well. He scored a fighting 39 which propelled England to a win. Expect him to perform once again at this very venue.