Super 12 – England vs West Indies Preview & Prediction

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THE FACTS

When is England vs West Indies taking place? England vs West Indies will take place on Saturday 23^rd October, 2021 at 15:00 (UK)

Where is England vs West Indies taking place? England vs West Indies will take place at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai

What is the expected weather for England vs West Indies? 32c in clear skies

Where can I get tickets for England vs West Indies? Visit here for the latest ticket information for England vs West Indies

What TV channel is England vs West Indies on in the UK? England vs West Indies will be televised live on Sky Sports

Where can I stream England vs West Indies? Sky Sports subscribers can stream England vs West Indies live on Sky Go

THE TEAM NEWS

ENGLAND

• England will look to become world champions in two formats as they attempt to go one better than in 2016 when they fell agonisingly short in the final against the West Indies with this opening clash a good chance for them to go some way to atoning for that.
• England will still believe they should have won that day but they put it behind them to win the World Cup in 2019 and with the likes of Jos Buttler in top form, they can go close in this tournament, although the absence of all-rounder Ben Stokes is a big blow.

WEST INDIES

• Reigning champions West Indies will get the defence of their crown underway against the team that they defeated to earn the title in the last T20 World Cup but their recent form suggests that they could find it tough going here.
• Much has been made about the lack of form around some of their key men but that has not been the case of Evin Lewis who arrives in good touch and he will be integral to his side’s chances at the top of the order.

THE PREDICTION

England and West Indies get their respective campaigns underway in a repeat of the 2016 T20 World Cup final. The Windies claimed a thrilling success in that contest but England have since gone on to win the World Cup and their white ball credentials have been clear for all to see over a long period. Both teams can prevail here but England have won three successive matches in this format against the West Indies and having also won six of their eight most recent T20i games, England appear to have the edge here and are favoured to prevail.