WI vs ENG 5th T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips
After a very entertaining T20I series so far between West Indies and England, it all comes down to this fifth and final T20I in Tarouba on Thursday with the score at 2-2. England looked to be down and out when they went 2-0 down in the series but some incredible batting has got them back level. Read on as we preview this match. The final game of the series gets underway at the Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba at 16:00 local time.
West Indies have a tough job to turn the momentum round in this series with their opponents now full of confidence. However, Rovman Powell is a positive skipper and he will lead the way in encouraging the team to bat with freedom once more. They have the batting line-up to win this match.
After the batters did all of the work to win the third T20I, the bowlers joined in and backed them up in a fantastic team performance on Tuesday. If England can produce another similar team showing in this match they will have no problems in winning this final T20I.
West Indies vs England 5th T20 Match Live Streaming
TV channels: This game will be broadcast on TNT Sports 1.
Live Streaming: You can live-stream the match on FanCode and TNT Sports.
WI vs ENG Match Toss Prediction
T20Is have been won only by the team batting first in Tarouba, but with the weather earlier in the day and the humidity levels, we predict that both captains will choose to field first.
WI vs ENG Pitch Report
England’s score of 267/3 was clearly over par on this wicket where a good score would be around 205. There is grip and turn for the slow bowlers.
Trinidad Weather Report
Once again, we are expecting dry conditions during the game but there will be rain and thunderstorms earlier in the day. Humidity will be high throughout.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for West Indies vs England 5th T20 2023.
West Indies Team News & Playing 11
WI Team News
For the second game running, Rovman Powell announced one change to his team ahead of the fourth T20I. A first T20I cap was handed out to Matthew Forde who had impressed on his ODI debut earlier in the month with Alzarri Joseph dropping out. We expect Joseph back for this one.
WI Key Players
- Nicholas Pooran - The left-hander gave up the T20I captaincy just over a year ago and his returns have massively improved ever since. He looked comfortable before his dismissal on Tuesday.
- Rovman Powell - The skipper has a big job on his hands getting his team to believe again after the last two matches. He is one of the most powerful batters in white ball cricket.
- Andre Russell - The experienced all-rounder has been brilliant on his return to international cricket with both bat and ball. He comes into this game after hitting a half-century at this venue on Tuesday.
- Jason Holder - The tall pace bowler made the first breakthrough for West Indies with the wicket of Jos Buttler in the fourth T20I. He could be used earlier in the innings this time.
WI Team Form
It is now two successive defeats in this format for West Indies who were outplayed with both bat and ball in the last game.
West Indies Predicted Playing 11
Kyle Mayers, Brandon King, Shai Hope (wk), Nicholas Pooran, Rovman Powell (c), Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell, Jason Holder, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Akeal Hosein
England Team News & Playing 11
ENG Team News
Ahead of the fourth T20I, there were two changes for England with the experienced all-rounder Chris Woakes and teenage spinner Rehan Ahmed coming back into the side. Gus Atkinson and Tymal Mills were left out but Mills could well come back for this clash.
ENG Key Players
- Phil Salt - The attacking opening batter put the disappointment of missing out on an IPL contract by becoming the third player to hit two T20I centuries in a row on Tuesday.
- Jos Buttler - The keeper-batter has had a tough few months leading an underperforming team. However, he has scored half-centuries in both of the last two games.
- Adil Rashid - The experienced right-arm leg-spinner is looking to pick up a wicket for his ninth successive international. He has a strong record against West Indies star batter Nicholas Pooran.
- Reece Topley - The quick bowler has been desperately unfortunate with injuries across his career but he looks to be back to his best after taking 3/37 in the fourth T20I.
ENG Team Form
England are looking like a very confident side with both bat and ball again. Victory on Thursday will make it three successive victories.
England Predicted Playing 11
Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (c) (wk), Will Jacks, Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes / Tymal Mills, Rehan Ahmed, Adil Rashid, Reece Topley
West Indies vs England Head to Head
England recorded their 12th T20I victory over West Indies on Tuesday although they still trail 16-12 overall. Another win for England on Thursday will make it three in a row in this fixture.
WI vs ENG Head to Head Stats in T20's
| |
Matches Played |
WI Won |
ENG Won |
Tie |
NR |
| Overall |
28 |
16 |
12 |
0 |
0 |
| Last 5 |
5 |
3 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
West Indies vs England Betting Odds
Ahead of this decisive T20I, West Indies are the underdogs at 2.10. After their last two victories, England are strong favourites at 1.61.
Who will win West Indies vs England 5th T20 Match?
As has been the case throughout the series, the batters have dominated against the bowlers. England’s bowling unit with Reece Topley looks a lot stronger and we have the visitors as the top team ahead of this final T20I.
🏆 West Indies vs England Prediction
After an ODI series which struggled to capture the imagination of the cricket watching public across the globe, this T20I series has served up a very entertaining four matches so far. England certainly have the momentum but West Indies still have match-winners and a team more than capable of winning 3-2. Our prediction is for a close match but with England’s batters taking them to another win.
England to beat West Indies in 5th T20
Dec 22, 2023
01:30 IST / 4:00 GMT
Brian Lara Stadium - Tarouba, Trinidad And Tobago
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