WI vs ENG 5th T20I Preview: Key Players And Stats, Live Streaming, Pitch Report, Probable XIs

Akshita Patel∙ Updated: Nov 17 2024, 1:30 PM | 3 Min Read

West Indies and England to clash in final T20I of 5-game series [Source: @englandcricket/X.com]

For the finale of the 5-game series, England and West Indies will battle it out at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in St Lucia on November 18, 1.30 AM IST. England are leading the series 3-1.

WI vs ENG 5th T20I: Match Details & Live Streaming

WI vs ENG 5th T20I: England aim to sign off with a win

England rammed West Indies to take a 3-0 unshakable lead in the 5-game series. However, in the 4th T20I, the hosts clinched a 5 wicket victory. In a high-scoring game, England set up a total of 218 runs by batting first. Jacob Bethell scored 62* off 32 balls, and Phil Salt scored fifty at the top. However, this time around, the Windies had the perfect response.

Shai Hope and Evin Lewis hammered a 136-run opening partnership. After Hope got run out, Rovman Powell hit 38 off 23 balls to wrap up a successful chase with 6 balls to spare. With that, England’s hopes of a whitewash were dashed. However, they still have the series at their helm and will look to aim to finish the tour on a high. A couple of changes might be enforced due to workload concerns.

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WI vs ENG 5th T20I: West Indies gets reprieve in tough series

After getting hammered in 3 straight games, West Indies fought back in the 4th T20I held on November 16. In a challenging chase of 219 runs, the opening pair of Evin Lewis and Shai Hope showed courage to slam a 136-run partnership. They sailed through it despite losing a couple of wickets in the middle. Rutherford and Powell added finishing touches to help the Windies seal a 5-wicket emphatic victory.

West Indies are still fighting a lost battle, as they lost the series a while ago. The 4th T20I victory was a mere consolation prize for the fans. Hence, for the finale, the hosts will hope for a similar result to cap off the forgetful series on a high. Since this combination won them the previous contest, Rovman Powell is unlikely to make any changes, except for a late injury concern.

WI vs ENG 5th T20I: Pitch report

The Daren Sammy Stadium situated batters in the 4th T20I as a total of 400 runs were scored in the game. Hence, the pitch is likely to remain the same with pacers forced to toil hard. Another high scoring game in on the cards with spinners being an X factor due to significant grip and turn. The average first inning score is 148 and chasing will be relatively easier.

WI vs ENG 5th T20I: Key Players And Stats

• Obed McCoy: 22 wickets at St.Lucia, joint highest at the venue
• Phil Salt: 640 runs vs West Indies, including 3 centuries, 3 fifties
• Shai Hope: 324 runs, 3 fifties in last 10 T20Is 
• Saqib Mahmood: 16 wickets in last 10 T20Is, including four-wicket-haul

WI vs ENG 5th T20I: Probable Playing XIs

West Indies: Evin Lewis, Shai Hope, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Roston Chase, Shimron Hetmyer, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell (c), Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Akeal Hosein, Obed McCoy

England: Philip Salt (wk), Will Jacks, Jos Buttler (c), Jacob Bethell, Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone, Dan Mousley, Jamie Overton, Rehan Ahmed, John Turner, Saqib Mahmood

WI vs ENG 5th T20I: Winner Prediction

West Indies had a moment of redemption in the 4th T20I. However, overall, the English side looks more strong and balanced and hence, we expect them to win the final T20I.

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