The second One Day International match between West Indies vs England is scheduled for December 6th at Sir Vivian Richard Cricket Stadium. West Indies won the first ODI and made a great comeback in the series. This match is crucial for England as they need to win to stay in the series. If they lose, the ODI series will be won by West Indies. England players will be looking to perform well and defeat West Indies to keep their hopes alive in the series.
West Indies vs England, 2nd ODI
Location: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua
Date: Dec 06, 14:00 GMT
Pitch & Ground Report:
This is the second match of the West Indies vs England One Day Series, which will be played on the same ground as the first match – Sir Vivian Richard Cricket Stadium. In the last match played on this ground, a score of 325 runs was seen, with England making this score and West Indies successfully chasing it by scoring 326 runs. This ground can be considered neutral as there is no advantage to batting or bowling first. The outcome of the match depends on the team’s performance and strategy. Generally, this ground is favorable for batting, with scores above 200 and 250 being common, and scores above 300 being achieved many times. Both teams have shown good batting skills, so we can expect a high-scoring match on this ground.
Key players:
Jos Buttler (c & wk)
Jos Buttler did not perform well in the first ODI match between West Indies and England. However, there is a possibility that he might play a big innings on 6th December. The upcoming match will be played at Vivien Richard Stadium, a ground where Jos Buttler has already played before. Therefore, he has an idea about the ground and the bowling pitch. In the second ODI match, Jos Buttler will come up with a different game plan. If England’s top order performs well, then Jos Buttler will get fewer chances to bat. In such a scenario, he can play well in the next match. However, if the top order fails and Jos Buttler comes to bat early, then he can take his time and play a big innings, scoring 50 to 100 runs with his bat.
Shimron Hetmyer
If the top batsmen of West Indies fail to play in this match, then we may see the upcoming player Hetmyer playing a big game. He has a lot of experience playing in the Indian Premier League and other big leagues, which makes him well-equipped to handle the situation, especially in ODI matches. Hetmyer can play both slow and fast innings, so he can adapt to the situation and change the match. He knows very well which direction to take, so he can also be a key player in the second match.
Brandon King
In the first one-day match, West Indies displayed a very stable batting performance and successfully chased down the target of 326 runs, winning the match by four wickets. The team started the match with a strong opening partnership, with Brandon King as the opener. King played intelligently in the first match, scoring 35 runs off 44 balls. He took his time to settle in and showed potential for a big innings. Although he may take some time to set up and bat, he has the ability to score 50 or 100 runs if given enough time. If West Indies win the toss and bat first in the next match, King may play a big innings.
Who Will Win West Indies vs England, 2nd ODI, 2023?
The second match of the three-match ODI series between West Indies and England is scheduled for 6th December. West Indies won the first match, and now the question is whether they will be able to win the second match as well. Let’s talk about England. In the first match, England’s batsmen performed well and scored a total of 325 runs. However, they couldn’t win the match due to West Indies’ good batting. In the second match, England has an advantage as they have already played on the ground and are familiar with it. They may have a good game plan and strategy to win the match. Although West Indies’ batsmen and bowlers are also in good form, England has the experience of playing in the last few World Cup matches. Therefore, it is possible that England will win the second match.