The high-stakes 4th T20I between West Indies and England is set to light up the Darren Sammy Cricket Ground in St Lucia. With England holding a commanding 3-0 lead, the hosts are under pressure to salvage pride in this must-win encounter. The match kicks off at 1:30 AM IST on November 17, 2024, and fans can catch all the action on the FanCode app and website.
WI vs ENG 4th T20I: Match Preview
England has dominated the series with a perfect blend of aggressive batting and disciplined bowling. The visitors’ bowling attack, led by Saqib Mahmood’s impressive nine wickets, has consistently troubled West Indian batters. For the hosts, captain Rovman Powell’s fighting fifty in the last match was a lone bright spot, but they’ll need more from their top order to challenge England’s supremacy. Jos Buttler, Phil Salt, Liam Livingstone have all upped their game moments after moments.
WI vs ENG 4th T20I: Pitch Report
The Darren Sammy Cricket Ground offers a balanced surface that should interest both batters and bowlers. Early morning moisture could assist fast bowlers, while the pitch is expected to slow down as the game progresses, bringing spinners into play. Teams have found success chasing here, with the average first-innings score ranging between 160-170. Having said that, during the T20 World Cup 2024 here, pacers took more wickets (41) than spinners (26) at this venue. However, spinners had a better economy rate.
WI vs ENG 4th T20I: Weather Report
Perfect cricket weather is expected with cloudy conditions and temperatures around 28°C. No rain interruptions are forecasted, ensuring a full game for fans and players alike.
WI vs ENG 4th: Predicted XIs
West Indies: Evin Lewis, Shai Hope, Nicholas Pooran(w), Roston Chase, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell(c), Sherfane Rutherford, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Akeal Hosein, Terrance Hinds
England: Philip Salt(w), Will Jacks/ Michael-Kyle Pepper, Jos Buttler(c), Jacob Bethell, Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone, Dan Mousley, Jamie Overton, Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Saqib Mahmood, Adil Rashid
WI vs ENG 4th T20I: Dream11 Predictions, Must-Have Fantasy Picks
Captain Choices:
- Phil Salt: His explosive form with 305 runs in T20Is this year at a SR of over 163 makes him a prime captaincy choice
- Nicholas Pooran: Despite team’s struggles, his strike rate of 160.9 in T20s this year makes him a reliable option
Vice-Captain Choices:
- Saqib Mahmood: Leading wicket-taker (9) with impressive economy (6.5)
- Rovman Powell: In-form captain with consistent performances
Must-Have Picks:
- Phil Salt (ENG)
- Nicholas Pooran (WI)
- Saqib Mahmood (ENG)
- Rovman Powell (WI)
- Liam Livingstone (ENG)
- Akeal Hosein (WI)
Value Picks:
- Sam Curran: His all-round abilities make him a smart choice
- Romario Shepherd: Reliable death bowler who can score quick runs