England vs West Indies Prediction

ENG Team News

England made just the one change to their side in the previous game against Bangladesh as they opted for an extra seamer in Liam Plunkett, replacing all-rounder Moeen Ali who was on paternal leave. Moeen has returned and is available for this match and he will likely replace Chris Woakes if England decide to draft him into the line-up. Plunkett had a good game with both bat and ball and is likely to be retained. Mark Wood will undergo a fitness test before the match after having some trouble with his foot. This could pave the way for Tom Curran if Wood is declared unfit. Jos Buttler has now fully recovered from his hip injury which means Jonny Bairstow will be relieved from his wicket-keeping duties.

ENG Key Players

Jason Roy has looked in great touch so far in this World Cup. The opening batsman has scored the most runs for England with 215 runs which includes a century and a half-century in three innings. He blitzed 153 in the last match against Bangladesh and the home team will be looking forward to another match-winning knock from him. Apart from him, Joe Root and Jos Buttler are also among the tournament's leading run-scorers and the key figures in this batting line-up.

Jofra Archer has been the standout performer with the ball for England with six wickets at a decent economy rate of 5.22. The pacer returned 3-29 last time and he will pose a serious threat to the West Indian batsmen. Chris Woakes, if played, will take the new ball along with Archer and he will have to share the responsibility of providing the early breakthroughs. Mark Wood (if fit) and Ben Stokes are the other quality bowlers in the side who can trouble the opposition on their day.

ENG Recent Form

England have won nine and lost three out of the twelve completed one-day internationals they have played this year. They are currently second on the CWC 2019 points table having won two and lost one out of the three matches they have played so far this World Cup. They thrashed South Africa by 104 runs in the tournament opener at London before losing to Pakistan in their next match by 14 runs at Nottingham. The hosts, however, returned to winning ways with a huge 106-run victory over Bangladesh in their last match at Cardiff.