Finish of IND vs AUS series and The West Indies vs England cricket series is scheduled to start on December 3rd, 2023. The series consists of three One Day International (ODI) matches and five Twenty20 (T20) matches. Both teams will be looking to secure victories, particularly as England is also playing international matches. The World Cup is on the horizon, and it is crucial for West Indies to perform well in this series, as they did not qualify for the previous World Cup. This is a significant opportunity for West Indies to bounce back.
England Squad
Philip Salt, Will Jacks, Harry Brook, Ben Duckett, Liam Livingstone, Jos Buttler(w/c), Sam Curran, Brydon Carse, Matthew Potts, Gus Atkinson, Tom Hartley, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, John Turner, Rehan Ahmed
West Indies Squad
Brandon King, Shimron Hetmyer, Shai Hope(w/c), Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Shane Dowrich, Gudakesh Motie, Keacy Carty, Oshane Thomas, Alzarri Joseph, Matthew Forde, Romario Shepherd, Kjorn Ottley, Alick Athanaze, Yannic Cariah
Schedule For West Indies vs England Series 2023:
1st ODI : Dec 03, Sun 13:30 GMT
The first ODI will be played between West Indies vs England at Sir Vivian Richard Stadium, North Sound, Antigua.
2nd ODI: Dec 06, 14:00 GMT
The Second ODI will be played between West Indies vs England at Sir Vivian Richard Stadium, North Sound, Antigua.
3rd ODI: Dec 09, 14:00 GMT
The 3rd ODI will be played between West Indies vs England at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados
1st T20: Dec 13, 20:00 GMT
The First T20 will be played between West Indies vs England at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados
2nd T20: Dec 15, 20:00 GMT
The Second T20 will be played between West Indies vs England at National Cricket Stadium, St George’s, Grenada
3rd T20: Dec 17, 20:00 GMT
The 3rd T20 will be played between West Indies vs England at National Cricket Stadium, St George’s, Grenada
4th T20: Dec 20, 20:00 GMT
The 4th T20 will be played between West Indies vs England at
Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad
5th T20: Dec 22, 20:00 GMT
The 5th T20 will be played between West Indies vs England at
Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad
Winning Importance
West Indies:
The West Indies vs England series is crucial for the West Indies cricket team. Historically, the West Indies team has been a force to reckon with, boasting of great bowlers and batsmen. But the current team does not seem to be living up to its legacy. For the first time in cricket history, the West Indies team did not participate in the World Cup 2023 due to losing badly in the qualifying matches. The upcoming series against England is an opportunity for the West Indies team to redeem itself. A good performance in the series can boost their confidence and pave the way for a strong performance in the 2024 World Cup. This series will be a crucial test for the West Indies team and their chance to demonstrate their abilities.
England:
England had high hopes for Jos Buttler in the World Cup, but unfortunately, he did not perform as well as expected. Additionally, other players on the team also did not meet expectations, resulting in England’s defeat. In order to regain their footing, the team is looking to perform well in an upcoming series, which will consist of 5 T20 matches. George Butler will be captaining the team and is expected to perform exceptionally well. This series will serve as a good opportunity for England to practice and prepare for the T20 World Cup in 2024. Winning this series is crucial for the team’s success, and they will undoubtedly strive to emerge victorious.