Defending champions England will take on West Indies in their first fixture of the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup on Thursday. The co-hosts of the tournament dominated the group in the first leg of the tournament, winning all four contests. Jos Buttler and co. on the other hand managed to finish 2nd in Group B with two wins and one no contest. Both sides are chasing their third World Cup title as they head into the Super 8.
ENG vs WI head to head
In 24 T20Is that both sides have squared off against each other, West Indies have won 14 times while England have managed to win just 10 times.
| Format | Matches | England | West Indies | Tie/Draw | No Result |
| T20I | 24 | 10 | 14 | 0 | – |
ENG vs WI team news
England are expected to bring back all-rounder Will Jacks in the XI after leaving him out for their group stage game against Namibia. Similarly, the side is expected to bring back veteran pacer Mark Wood back into the bowling line-up as they head into a crucial stage of the tournament.
West Indies are also expected to make two or three changes for their Super 8 fixture against England. Roston Chase is expected to return in place of Shai Hope. Another decision that WI need to make is whether they will go with the Afghanistan match hero Obed McCoy or will Romario Shepherd return to the side.
ENG vs WI pitch report
Only one match has been played so far at the Darren Sammy stadium in St. Lucia and it turned out to be a high-scoring game. The surface is expected to favour batters more than the bowlers, quite the opposite of what was seen in the USA.
ENG vs WI weather report
Rain is expected to play spoilsport in the crucial tie at St. Lucia. According to AccuWeather, there is 56% chance of rain and 11% chances of thunderstorm for the game that is scheduled to begin 8.30 PM local time. The temperature is expected to hover around 27 degree Celsius.
ENG vs WI predicted XIs
England probable XI
Philip Salt, Jos Buttler (c & wk), Will Jacks, Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Reece Topley
Afghanistan squad
Brandon King, Johnson Charles, Nicholas Pooran(wk), Roston Chase, Rovman Powell(c), Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell, Obed McCoy/Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie
