The third and final Test of the series between England and the West Indies kicks off on Friday, July 26, at Edgbaston in Birmingham.
The West Indies have struggled throughout the series against the England National Cricket Team, trailing 2-0 in the Richards-Botham Trophy with one match remaining. They aim to secure a victory in this final game to salvage some pride.
The series began poorly for the West Indies, who have been disappointing with both bat and ball. Despite their strong performance in Australia earlier this year, they have not been able to compete effectively, resulting in two one-sided losses.
In the Lord’s Test, the West Indies faced a heavy defeat by innings and 114 runs. However, they showed some resilience in the second Test, initially taking the lead but ultimately falling short by 241 runs last week at Trent Bridge.
England vs West Indies Match Details:
- Match: England vs West Indies, 3rd Test, West Indies tour of England, 2024
- Date and Time: July 26 – July 30, 2024, 3:30 PM IST
- Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham
Head-to-Head Record:
- Total Matches: 165
- England Wins: 53
- West Indies Wins: 59
- Draws: 53
Pitch Report:
The Edgbaston pitch is expected to be dry. Early movement is likely for new-ball bowlers, but the surface will become more favorable to batsmen as the match progresses, offering opportunities for runs to those who spend time at the crease.
Weather Forecast:
The temperature on the first day of the Test is anticipated to range from 11 to 21 degrees Celsius with high humidity throughout the day.
Probable XIs:
England
- Team News: No injuries reported; all players are fit.
- Probable XI: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jamie Smith (wk), Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Mark Wood, Shoaib Bashir
West Indies
- Team News: Jeremiah Louis is unavailable for the final game, with Akeem Jordan named as his replacement.
- Probable XI: Kraigg Brathwaite (c), Mikyle Louis, Kirk McKenzie/Zachary McCaskie, Alick Athanaze, Kavem Hodge, Jason Holder, Joshua Da Silva (wk), Alzarri Joseph, Kevin Sinclair, Jayden Seales/Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph
Match Prediction:
With an unassailable lead in the series, England is aiming for a clean sweep. The West Indies will need to deliver a much-improved performance to avoid a whitewash