Windies vs England, 3rd ODI, Match Prediction - Weather Report, Pitch Conditions, Playing XIs and Live Streaming Details

A test of character awaits England in Greneda as the series hangs in balance as it stands.

Published - 25 Feb 2019, 09:58 IST | Updated - 25 Feb 2019, 09:58 IST

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This tour was expected to be a one-sided affair with England coming in with such high confidence. But an unexpected resurgence from Windies saw them defeat their opponents 2-1 in the Test series and in the limited overs fixtures, its 1-1 as it stands in the ODIs.

Arguably the biggest test for Windies before heading into the World Cup, they will be keen to prove the cricketing world that they still are a huge force to reckon with in any format of the game. After scoring 360 runs in the first game and winning the second game with ease, they clearly are on top of their form.

England though will not retreat so easily. They are touted as the best ODI side in the World right now and rightly so, the ODI rankings vindicate the hypothesis. A test of character awaits them in Greneda and they definitely will be the favourites to clear it.

Pitch Report

After two action-packed encounters in Barbados, the focus now shifts to Greneda where the next two ODIs will be played. Some showers are expected to interrupt the proceedings. Historically, the stadium has not provided too high scoring games often, but a flat deck is expected for the upcoming two encounters.

Playing conditions

Windies

Universe Boss Chris Gayle will open the innings alongside John Campbell, with the usual suspects Shai Hope, Shimron Hetmyer, Carlos Brathwaite and Jason Holder coming in the middle order. Holder and Oshane Thomas will be their key bowlers with Sheldon Cottrell coming in the middle overs. Ashley Nurse, Brathwaite and Devendra Bishoo are the other bowling options for Holder.

Predicted XI: Chris Gayle, John Campbell, Shai Hope (WK), Darren Bravo, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder (C), Carlos Brathwaite, Ashley Nurse, Devendra Bishoo/Fabian Allen, Oshane Thomas.

England

Jason Roy and Jonny Bairstow will continue opening for the English contingent with Joe Root, Eoin Morgan, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler and Moeen Ali coming in the middle order. Tom Curran, Mark Wood and Chris Woakes will be taking up the new ball responsibilities with Ben Stokes and Moeen Ali handling the middle overs. Adil Rashid is the other bowling option for the captain.

Predicted XI: Jason Roy, Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root, Eoin Morgan (c), Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler (wk), Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, Tom Curran, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood.