The upcoming third match between the two teams is set to take place at the National Cricket Stadium in St. George’s, Grenada on Saturday. This match holds crucial importance for England, as they must secure a victory to keep their hopes alive in the series after losing the first two T20Is.
Since their disappointing performance in the recently concluded ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, England has faced significant challenges. They suffered a 2-1 defeat in the ODI series against West Indies and continued their struggles by losing the first two matches of the five-game T20I series against the Caribbean team.
Conversely, if West Indies triumph in the third game, they will clinch the series victory. The home team, West Indies (WI), enters the match with a strong sense of confidence. Another win in this game would secure the series for the hosts at the National Cricket Stadium in St. George’s, Grenada.
WI vs ENG: Match Details
Match: West Indies and England, 3rd T20
Date and Time: Saturday, December 16,11:00 PM IST
Venue: National Cricket Stadium, St George’s, Grenada
Live Streaming Details: FanCode
Pitch and Playing Conditions
The wickets in West Indies are generally on a slower side but the pitch at Grenada has been a good batting surface, while it hasn't offered much to the pacers, it can spin and hold up a bit as the ball gets older.
However, the small boundaries nullify the slowness of the track. Since it is the second match on this ground, the team winning the toss will look to bat first and make runs on the board to put pressure on the opposition.
Probable Playing XI
West Indies
Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Shai Hope, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell (c), Andre Russell, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie
England
Jos Buttler (c & wk), Philip Salt, Will Jacks, Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, Rehan Ahmed, Adil Rashid, Tymal Mills
Grand League Team
Wicketkeepers: Joss Butler, Nicholas Pooran, Phil Salt
Batters: Kyle Mayers, Brandon King(VC)
All-rounders: Andre Russell (C), Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran
Bowlers: Alzaari Joseph, Adil Rashid, Tymal Mills
Head-to-Head Team
Wicketkeepers: Joss Butler, Nicholas Pooran (VC), Phil Salt
Batters: Kyle Mayers, Brandon King
All-rounders: Andre Russell (C), Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran
Bowlers: Alzaari Joseph, Adil Rashid, Rehan Ahmed