Both teams clashed for the first time in the T20 World Cup in 2009, where the Caribbean players defeated England in their own home. England’s losing streak against West Indies ended in 2021, when the English bowlers bowled out the Caribbean team for just 55 runs on the Dubai ground. Today West Indies will take revenge for this defeat.
West Indies and England, these are the only 2 teams that have won the T20 World Cup title twice. In the T20 World Cup, the second match of Super-8 will be played between defending champions England and hosts West Indies at 6 am at Darren Sammy Stadium in St Lucia.
Now match details…
Super 8: West Indies Vs England
Date and Stadium: 20 June, Darren Sammy Stadium, St Lucia
Time: Toss- 5:30 AM, Match Start– 6:00 AM
Role of toss and pitch– Based on this World Cup, winning the toss and batting first can be good. Overall 20 T20 Internationals were played here, teams batting first in 10 and bowling first in 10 won. On June 18, for the first time a score of 200 was made in this stadium in the match between West Indies and Afghanistan. Bowlers concede runs at an economy rate of just 8.00 at the stadium. Along with pace, spin bowlers also get a lot of wickets.
Importance of the match- This is the second match of Super-8. There are two groups in Super-8. There are 4 teams in one group, which will play against each other. Winning today’s match will strengthen the contender to go to the semi-finals.
Weather report- 25% chance of rain
There is a 25% chance of rain in St. Lucia on June 20 morning. It may remain cloudy during the match. The temperature will be between 32 to 37 degrees Celsius.