Having recently clinched a successful bilateral ODI series victory against the United Arab Emirates in Sharjah, the West Indies, led by the talented Shai Hope, enter the qualifier with renewed confidence.
Prior to the tournament, the Caribbean team participated in two warm-up matches, showcasing their mettle against Scotland and UAE. The Windies emerged victorious in both encounters, defeating Scotland by 91 runs and securing a commanding 114-run win against UAE.
Meanwhile, USA, captained by Monank Patel, faced a tough time in the warm-up matches. They suffered a five-wicket loss to Ireland, followed by a massive 198-run defeat at the hands of Sri Lanka, led by Dasun Shanaka. However, the United States team will look to regroup and come back stronger in their crucial clash against the West Indies.
Pitch report:
The pitch at Takashinga Sports Club is known for its consistent bounce and good carry. It generally offers a fair contest between bat and ball, providing assistance to both fast bowlers and spinners. The surface is expected to be firm and dry, which means that the ball is likely to come onto the bat nicely. The team winning the toss may opt to bat first and put up a competitive total on the board.
Probable XIs:
West Indies: Kyle Mayers, Brandon King, Johnson Charles, Shai Hope(c and wk), Nicholas Pooran, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Roston Chase, Keemo Paul, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph.
USA: Steven Taylor, Sushant Modani, Monank Patel(c and wk), Aaron Jones, Saiteja Mukkamalla, Gajanand Singh, Shayan Jahangir, Jasdeep Singh, Nosthush Kenjige, Kyle Phillip, Saurabh Netravalkar.
Dream 11 prediction:
- Wicket-Keeper: Nicholas Pooran (vc), Shai Hope
- Batters: Brandon King (c), Steven Taylor, Rovman Powell
- All-Rounders: Jason Holder, Kyle Mayers, Aaron Jones
- Bowlers: Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Saurabh Netravalkar
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