After a thrilling contest in the opening match, England are set to face West Indies in the second T20I of the three-match series at the County Ground in Bristol.
The hosts are riding a wave of momentum following a dominant ODI series clean sweep and a confident win in the first T20I. England’s star-studded batting lineup is in red-hot form, with experienced Jos Buttler leading the charge. Several young talents are also waiting to make their mark with the bat. On the bowling front, Liam Dawson impressed with a Player of the Match performance in the series opener. With the series on the line, England will be eager to seal it with a win on Sunday.
Meanwhile, West Indies have had a disappointing run on the white-ball tour so far. Following a 3-0 defeat in the ODI series, their struggles have continued in the T20Is. Despite boasting a squad filled with experienced T20 stars, the visitors have yet to find their rhythm. To bounce back and level the series 1-1, they’ll need a much-improved performance. West Indies will be banking on seasoned campaigners like Andre Russell and Evin Lewis to lead the charge.
EN vs WI Head-to-Head record
Matches Played: 36 | England won: 17 | West Indies won: 18 | No result: 01
EN vs WI Match Details
- Date and Time: June 8, 7:00 pm/ 01:30 pm GMT / 02:30 pm Local
- Venue: County Ground, Bristol
County Ground Pitch Report:
The surface at County Ground in Bristol is known for producing high-scoring encounters, especially in T20s. Batters generally enjoy the true bounce and pace offered, making stroke play easier. While seamers can get some early movement under overcast conditions, it usually becomes a batting-friendly pitch as the match progresses. Spinners may come into play in the latter stages, depending on weather. Captains winning the toss often prefer chasing, given the ground’s history of successful run-chases and fast outfield.
EN vs WI Dream11 Prediction Picks
- Wicketkeepers: Jos Buttler, Jamie Smith, Shai Hope
- Batters: Jacob Bethell, Evin Lewis, Ben Duckett, Sherfane Rutherford
- All-rounders: Romario Shepherd, Andre Russell
- Bowlers: Adil Rashid, Jason Holder
EN vs WI Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice Captain
- Choice 1: Jos Buttler (c), Andre Russell (vc)
- Choice 2: Jamie Smith (c), Jason Holder (vc)
EN vs WI Dream11 Prediction Backups
Harry Brook, Will Jacks, Rostan Chase, Alzarri Joseph
Also READ: Fans erupt as Jos Buttler, Liam Dawson sizzle in England’s commanding win over West Indies in the first T20I
EN vs WI Dream team for today’s match (June 8, 01:30 PM GMT):
Squads:
England Squad: Tom Banton, Ben Duckett, Jos Buttler(w), Harry Brook(c), Jacob Bethell, Liam Dawson, Will Jacks, Brydon Carse, Adil Rashid, Matthew Potts, Saqib Mahmood, Rehan Ahmed, Luke Wood, Jamie Smith
West Indies Squad: Evin Lewis, Brandon King, Shai Hope(w/c), Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Andre Russell, Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Shimron Hetmyer, Johnson Charles
Also READ: England complete a commanding series sweep with a dominant win over West Indies in the 3rd ODI
