The much-anticipated third and final Test match between England and West Indies is set to commence on July 26 at the iconic Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham. With the series already secured, England will be looking to dominate once again and complete a clean sweep with a series whitewash.
The West Indies, facing a challenging tour, will be striving for a consolation victory to conclude their campaign on a positive note. Both teams are expected to bring their best to the field, promising an exciting and competitive encounter for cricket fans around the world.
ENG vs WI, Head-to-Head Record in Tests:
Matches played: 165 | England won: 53 | West Indies won: 59
Test Stats and Records at Edgbaston:
- Matches played: 57
- Matches won batting first: 19
- Matches won bowling first: 22
- Average 1st innings score: 308
- Average 2nd innings score: 317
- Average 3rd innings score: 243
- Average 4th innings score: 163
- Highest total recorded: 710/7 by England vs India
- Lowest total recorded: 30/10 by South Africa vs England
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Edgbaston Pitch Report:
At Edgbaston, the pitch provides rapid speed and energetic bounce, especially at the beginning, favoring pace bowlers who can take advantage of these conditions. As the game progresses, the surface becomes more favorable for batters, offering less help to spinners. However, in the second innings, the pitch tends to dry out, increasing spinners’ effectiveness. Opting to bat first upon winning the toss is often a strategic decision at this renowned venue.
Birmingham Weather Forecast:
Birmingham’s weather is predicted to be cloudy with a small possibility of rain. Such conditions could greatly impact the match’s result, as bowlers, especially those who can produce swing and seam movement, typically thrive under cloudy skies. Each team will need to modify their tactics to maximize the advantage of the conditions.
ENG vs WI: 3rd Test, Playing XI:
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
West Indies: Kraigg Brathwaite (c), Mikyle Louis, Kirk McKenzie, Alick Athanaze, Kavem Hodge, Joshua Da Silva (wk), Jason Holder, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, and Jayden Seales
