The third and final Test between England and West Indies will begin on July 26 at the iconic Edgbaston in Birmingham. England, having already sealed the series, will look for another win to complete the series whitewash. West Indies, on the other hand, will be aiming for a consolation victory to end their tour on a high note.
West Indies’ tour of England 2024, 3rd Test:
- Start Date and Time: July 26: 10:00 am GMT/ 11:00 am local/ 03:30 pm IST
- Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham
Edgbaston Pitch Report:
At Edgbaston, the surface offers quick pace and lively bounce, particularly at the start, benefitting fast bowlers who can capitalize on these conditions. As the match advances, the wicket becomes more accommodating for batters, with reduced assistance for spin bowlers. Nevertheless, in the second innings, the pitch tends to dry out, enhancing spinners’ impact. Choosing to bat first after winning the toss is frequently a tactical choice at this esteemed ground.
ENG vs WI Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeeper: Ollie Pope
- Batters: Kraigg Brathwaite, Joe Root, Ben Duckett, Harry Brook, Kavem Hodge
- All-rounders: Ben Stokes, Jason Holder
- Bowlers: Alzarri Joseph, Gus Atkinson, Shoaib Bashir
ENG vs WI Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Joe Root (c), Harry Brook (vc)
Choice 2: Kavem Hodge (c), Jason Holder (vc)
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ENG vs WI Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Chris Woakes, Zak Crawley, Alick Athanaze, Jayden Seales
ENG vs WI Dream11 Team for today’s match (July 26, 10:00 am GMT):
Squads:
England: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jamie Smith (wk), Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Mark Wood, Shoaib Bashir, Daniel Lawrence, Matthew Potts, Dillon Pennington
West Indies: Kraigg Brathwaite (c), Mikyle Louis, Kirk McKenzie, Alick Athanaze, Kavem Hodge, Jason Holder, Joshua Da Silva (wk), Kevin Sinclair, Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Zachary McCaskie, Tevin Imlach, Akeem Jordan
