T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8, WI vs USA | Playing 11 Prediction, Cricket Tips, Preview & Live Streaming

West Indies lost to England in their last game [AP]

On Saturday, West Indies will lock horns with the United States of America in a crucial Super Eights clash of the ongoing T20 World Cup. Both teams, who lost their respective first Super Eight fixtures, will collide at the iconic Kensington Oval in Barbados. 

WI vs USA: Team Previews

West Indies

Led by Rovman Powell, West Indies saw their four-match winning streak being broken by a formidable English outfit in their first Super Eights fixture. 

Batting first, West Indies posted a respectable 180-run total before Phil Salt's stunning knock helped England chase down the total with ease. 

Interestingly, West Indies' bowling unit that was weaving magic in the group-stage, let them down against the Englishmen. While Akeal Hosein and Gudakesh Motie went wicketless, Romario Shepherd and Alzarri Joseph bowled extremely expensive spells. 

So, moving on to this game, the co-hosts might bring Obed McCoy into their playing XI to boost their fast bowling. Furthermore, Nicholas Pooran, who had a forgettable time with bat and gloves, will be expected to bring out his A-game in this encounter. 

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United States of America

The United States have been impressive [AP]

On the other hand, the USA exceeded all expectations in the group stage, qualifying for the Super Eights with clinical wins over Canada and Pakistan. 

Although they lost to South Africa in their maiden Super Eight appearance, the Aaron Jones-led outfit received massive praise for their spirited batting performance. 

Barring stand-in skipper Jones, openers Steven Taylor and Andries Gous will play key roles for the United States. Meanwhile, the eyes will also be on Saurabh Netravalkar, who has become a household name through his bowling exploits in this tournament. 

As the surface offered significant assistance to the spinners in the IND vs AFG clash, the United States will be hopeful of match-winning contributions from the wily duo of Harmeet Singh and Nosthush Kenjige. 

WI vs USA: Match details & Live Streaming

WI vs USA: Kensington Oval Pitch Report

The surface at Kensington Oval was on the drier side for the high-voltage India vs Afghanistan match. For this game, we expect a similar pitch where the ball might hold up a bit after pitching. 

While there won't be significant seam movement, the pacers will likely roll their fingers and focus on bowling more cutters and slow balls than seam-up deliveries. 

Their length will be the key as anything full at pace will be dispatched into the stands. The spinners will also be in the game, gaining significant help from the surface throughout the match.

WI vs USA: Probable Playing XIs

West Indies might drop Romario Shepherd for Obed McCoy, while Brandon King might miss out owing to a side strain. Meanwhile, USA could field an unchanged XI following their heroic effort against South Africa. 

West Indies: Shai Hope, Johnson Charles, Nicholas Pooran (WK), Roston Chase, Rovman Powell (C), Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Obed McCoy

USA: Steven Taylor, Shayan Jahangir, Andries Gous (WK), Aaron Jones (C), Nitish R Kumar, Corey Anderson, Harmeet Singh, Jasdeep Singh, Nosthush Kenjige, Ali Khan, Saurabh Netravalkar

P.S: If Monank Patel is fit, he will replace Jahangir and lead the USA team. 

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WI vs USA: Winner Prediction

Considering their red-hot recent form and home advantage, West Indies are expected to defeat the United States in this match. 

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