πππππ : ENGLAND VS WEST INDIES
ππππ :Β 10 July 2024
ππππ :Β 15:30 IST/10:00 GMT
πππππ :Β Lordβs Cricket Ground, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
ππππππππππ :Β 1st Test 2024
ENGLAND VS WEST INDIES
TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar
Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website.
Can West Indies play spoilsport in Jimmy Andersonβs farewell party?Β
- England are in a 7-series winning streak against West Indies at home while their last Test series loss against West Indies came way back in 1988.
- England has won 3 and drawn 2 of their last 5 home series.
- West Indies have drawn one, won one and lost 3 of their last 5 away tours.
ENGLAND VS WEST INDIES MATCH PREDICTION & ANALYSIS
West Indies tour England for a 3-match Test series which will mark the beginning of English home summer. Englandβs veteran pace bowler Jimmy Anderson is all set to play is final match in the first test of the tour. England have dominated West Indies at home and will look to continue their record while West Indies come here after an inspirational series draw against Australia down under. Both teams will look to go hard against each other in this series.Β
England
England batting line up has a couple of new names and they will hope to continue their good work in this series too. Openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett are expected to take their usual attacking route followed by experienced players like Ollie Pope, Joe Root, returning Harry Brook & Chris Woakes and Skipper Ben Stokes in the middle order. Jamie Smith will debut as a wicket keeper batter in this game.Β
James Anderson and Chris Woakes will pair up to take the new ball while debutant Gus Atkinson will come in as the first change bowler with Ben Stokes set to resume his bowling duties. Shoaib Bashir will be thier lead spinner after his impressive showing in India series.Β
West Indies
West Indies will open with their skipper Kraigg Brathwaite and debutant Mikyle Louis in this match. They have an inexperienced middle order with the likes Kirk McKenzie, Kavem Hodge and Alick Althanaze in the playing XI. Keeper Joshua Da Silva and Jason Holder will add depth and experience to their batting unit.Β
Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph and Jayden Seales will form a strong core of pace department alongside Jason Holder in the XI. Kevin Sinclair and Gudakesh Motie will fight for the lone spinnerβs slot in the playing XI.Β
ENGLAND VS WEST INDIES Pitch Report
Lordβs have a been traditionally a good pitch with balance between the bat and ball. Batters need to see through the new ball spell to have a go at the bowlers. We expect the average scores in range of 300-400 runs in the first innings.Β