WI vs ENG Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s 3rd ODI Match Between West Indies And England?

WI vs ENG Match Prediction [Source: @englandcricket/x.com]

West Indies and England are set to lock horns with each other in the third and final ODI at the Kensington Oval in Barbados on Wednesday, November 6. With the series level at 1-1, both teams will be giving it their all to clinch this decider and fans can expect nothing short of a thrilling contest.

West Indies have had a decent series so far, as they clinched a comprehensive eight-wicket victory in the opener. However, in the previous game, they faltered despite an impressive batting display from their skipper Shai Hope who scored 117 off 127 balls. However, it was not enough as their bowlers were thrashed all around the park except Matthew Forde who was the pick of the bowlers with figures of 3/48 in his 8.3 overs.

Moreover, their strike bowler Gudakesh Motie was expensive, bowling nine overs and conceding runs at a rate of 7.90 with no wicket to his name. The Windies bowlers need to regroup themselves and put in a better performance if they are to clinch the series.

On the other hand, England, however, have their own concerns as batting inconsistency has marred them. With Livingstone leading from the front, they’ll hope to carry that momentum into the final clash. The bowling department has been decent but they have failed to grab breakthroughs at crucial points, which has hampered their momentum. 

The likes of Jofra Archer, Saqinb Mahmood, Adil Rashid, and John Turner need to turn up if they want to defeat the hosts and win the series. The win in the last game was a big boost, but England will need all hands on deck to finish the series on a high.

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WI vs ENG Head-to-Head Records

How Will the Kensington Oval Pitch Behave?

The Kensington Oval pitch in Barbados is known to offer something for everyone. Pacers can expect early seam movement, and there’s extra bounce to keep things interesting. Spinners, however, might not get much turn out of this track. And for the batters, it’s typically a high-scoring ground. The average first-innings score here sits at around 226, so teams winning the toss might choose to bat first and set a target.

Players To Watch Out For In WI vs ENG 3rd ODI ODI

Top All-Rounders

Roston Chase (West Indies)

Roston Chase’s off-spin and ability to contribute crucial runs down the order will be critical for West Indies. Although, he has failed to make a substantial contribution in the ongoing series, expect him to come out all gunz blazing in this final match.

Liam Livingstone (England)

Liam Livingstone has been in fine form, amassing 342 runs in his last 10 matches at an average of 57 and a strike rate of 123.91. Apart from his batting prowess, Livingstone has taken 8 wickets in 8 matches at an economy rate of 7.01 and a strike rate of 35.62. His all-round capabilities add depth to England's lineup.

Top Batting Performers

Sherfane Rutherford (West Indies)

In his last 7 matches, Sherfane Rutherford has scored 324 runs at an impressive average of 81 and a strike rate of 102.85. He scored a quickfire fifty in the last game and his role will be hugely important for the West Indies' batting lineup.

Will Jacks (England)

Will Jacks has contributed 303 runs over 10 matches at an average of 30.3 and a strike rate of 97.42. His ability to accelerate the scoring rate will be valuable for England's batting strategy.

Top Bowling Performers

Gudakesh Motie (West Indies)

In his recent 10 matches, Gudakesh Motie has taken 14 wickets at an economy rate of 4.51 and a strike rate of 33.35. His left-arm orthodox spin has been effective in containing runs and taking crucial wickets.

Adil Rashid (England)

Adil Rashid has secured 6 wickets in his last 7 matches, boasting an economy rate of 5.43 and a strike rate of 54.33. His leg-spin provides England with a crucial wicket-taking option in the middle overs.

Today's Match Prediction: WI vs ENG 3rd ODI

WI vs ENG 3rd ODI: Predicted Score

Predicted Top Performers

West Indies – Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Gudakesh Motie
England – Liam Livingstone, Will Jacks, Adil Rashid

Predicted first innings score: 250-270
Predicted second innings score: 255-275

Predicted Result: The toss will be not a big factor here, however, the team bowling first will likely have an edge in this match.

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