News Update
Tezzbuzz|19-06-2024
England will take on West Indies in the second game of the Super 8 stage at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 on Wednesday, June 19. Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet, St Lucia will host the contest.
The defending champions, England, advanced to the Super 8s after securing decisive victories over Oman and Namibia in Group B. Their progression was further aided by Australiawho defeated Scotland in their final group stage match.
Meanwhile, the co-hosts, West Indies, made their way to the Super 8 stage by topping Group C with an impressive record of four wins in as many matches.
Matches played: 29 | England won: 12 | West Indies won: 17
The pitch will offer some swing and extra bounce, which fast bowlers who hit the deck hard can exploit throughout the innings. However, as the match progresses, the surface will become more favorable for batters.
The team winning the toss is likely to opt to bat first at this venue.
The weather forecast for St Lucia is not very promising, with a 12% chance of rain. Humidity levels are expected to hover around 81%, and the temperature is predicted to reach 28 degrees Celsius, with winds blowing at approximately 24 km/h.