Preview: On Sunday, June 23, at the Kensington Oval in Barbados, the 49th game of the current T20 World Cup 2024 will pit defending champions England (ENG) against co-hosts United States of America (USA).
Pursuing a target of 181 runs, Jos Buttler & Co. smashed West Indies in their backyard to start their Super Eight campaign on a positive note. But the former champions could not replicate the same performance against Aiden Markram’s South Africa as they suffered a seven-run defeat. The Proteas scored 163/6 after being asked to bat first. In reply, the Three Lions were on the right track to chase down the total but lost s few wickets in the middle and eventually lost the game.
In the meantime, since the beginning of the Super Eight round, the debutants have not been able to restore their winning ways despite an incredible showing in the group stage. Aaron Jones and company lost their opening game against South Africa by eighteen runs due to their inability to chase down the score. The team was easily chased down with nine wickets remaining by the former champions after being swept out for just 128 against the West Indies in their previous match.
T20 World Cup 2024, 49th Match, USA vs ENG
Venue: Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados
Date & Time: Sunday, June 23, 8:00 PM
Pitch Report: It’s anticipated that Kensington Oval’s pitch will continue to be hitter-friendly, which might result in an above-average total. With opportunities for both batsmen and bowlers, Barbados has emerged as one of the most evenly matched playing surfaces in the ongoing competition. As a result, bat and ball matches have become very competitive. The side that successfully tosses will attempt to field first.
PROBABLE PLAYING XI
England (ENG): Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (C & WK), Jonny Bairstow, Moeen Ali, Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Reece Topley, Chris Jordan.
United States of America (USA): Steven Taylor, Andries Gous (WK), Nitish Kumar, Aaron Jones (C), Corey Anderson, Milind Kumar, Harmeet Singh, Nosthush Kenjinge, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Ali Khan, Saurabh Netravalkar.
