The fifth and final T20I of the five-match series between West Indies and England is set to take place at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba on Thursday. Despite securing victories in the first two games, West Indies relinquished their momentum as England mounted a strong comeback, clinching two consecutive wins to level the series at 2-2 and keep their hopes alive.
With the series hanging in the balance, the upcoming clash will serve as the crucial role of a series decider, with both teams eager to deliver their best performance in this pivotal match. Notably, Phil Salt has been in exceptional form for the English side, scoring back-to-back centuries in the last two games, contributing significantly to their resurgence.
On the flip side, while West Indies have displayed proficiency with the bat, their bowling performance has fallen short of expectations. They will now be determined to rectify this and ensure there is no room for regret in this decisive encounter.
T20I stats and records at the Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba
- Total matches: 6
- Matches won batting first: 3
- Matches won bowling first: 3
- Average first innings scores: 166
- Average second innings scores: 142
- Highest total recorded: 267/3 (20 Overs) by England vs West Indies
- Lowest total recorded: 122/10 (20 Overs) by West Indies vs India
- Highest score chased: 156/7 (19.5 Overs) by South Africa Women vs West Indies Women
- Lowest score defended: 149/6 (20 Overs) by West Indies vs India
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Brian Lara Stadium Pitch Report
The wicket at the Brian Lara Stadium typically leans towards a slower pace. Initially, the ball glides onto the bat with ease, but as the game progresses, the conditions tend to pose greater challenges for the batters. In the later stages, the surface might offer some support for spinners during the second innings. Winning the toss, the captain might prefer to set a target by opting to bat first. Overall, a high-scoring and gripping encounter is expected to unfold at this venue.
Trinidad Weather Forecast
The weather forecast for the Brian Lara Stadium in Trinidad anticipates isolated thunderstorms. Fortunately, the likelihood of rain causing interruptions is minimal, with only a 5% chance of precipitation. Both spectators and players can expect a seamless day for cricket, providing an ideal setting for cricketing action. The temperature is forecasted to hover around 30 degrees Celsius, accompanied by a humidity level of approximately 65%. A gentle breeze at 13 km/hr is expected to add a pleasant touch to the conditions.
West Indies vs England, Probable Playing XI:
West Indies: Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Shai Hope, Rovman Powell (c), Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie.
England: Philip Salt (wk), Jos Buttler (c), Will Jacks, Liam Livingstone, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Rehan Ahmed, Adil Rashid, Reece Topley
