Defending champions England and hosts West Indies are set to clash at St Lucia in the T20 World Cup Super 8 stage on Friday. England arrives in St Lucia relieved after narrowly avoiding a group stage exit. Despite their shaky start, they have found their way to the Super 8s.
West Indies, on the other hand, won all of their 4 matches in group stage. Their powerful batting lineup, with players like Nicholas Pooran, has been in stellar form.
West Indies face minor selection dilemmas, particularly in the middle-order where Roston Chase and Shai Hope vie for a spot. Romario Shepherd is expected to return after missing the last match due to paternity leave.
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England, having mixed things up in their recent matches, will likely stick with options like Sam Curran and Chris Jordan for their varied bowling skills. Will Jacks may also return as Liam Livingstone is sidelined due to a side injury.
The Daren Sammy Cricket Ground is known for its batsman-friendly pitches, evidenced by the high scores posted in recent matches. TSN takes a look at expected lineups, head-to-head in T20Is, match's prediction and betting odds for the world cup Super 8 game between England and West Indies.