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CLAIM NOWToss Winner - West Indies U19 won the toss and choose to bowl first
West Indies U19 beat England U19 by 2 wickets
In their last five meetings at the U-19 level, England has claimed victory three times to West Indies' two.
England are favorites to win this match and advance to the next round.
Tournament: | ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup, 2024 |
Format: | odi |
Venue: | Senwes SPORT PARK, Potchefstroom, South Africa |
Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
Weather: | 26.0°C|Sunny |
The 18th match of the Under-19 World Cup in South Africa will witness a face-off between England and West Indies. Leading the group B standings are England, followed by West Indies in the second spot. The match is scheduled for January 26 at Senwes Park.
230/10 in 49.2 4.66
137/2 in 28.3 4.81
174/10 in 49.2 3.53
178/3 in 26.2 6.76
206/5 in 35.1 5.86
205/9 in 50.0 4.1
285/9 in 50.0 5.7
254/10 in 40.1 6.32
With wins over South Africa and Scotland, England Under-19 comes into this contest eyeing a spot in the next round of the competition. A victory over West Indies would all but secure this progression and solidify their status as leading contenders for the tournament title.
The tournament's highest run-getter for England, Ben McKinney, has been exceptional, notching up 88 against Scotland and 48 against South Africa. As the captain and opening batsman, he sets the tone for his team and seems poised for yet another remarkable performance in the matches.
He will require from Jaydn Denly, Noah Thain, and Hamza Shaikh. Shaikh, in particular, is someone to look forward to. He hasn't had the opportunity to post a high score in the competition yet, but he has been in excellent form, and a huge one is on the way.
In of bowling, Denly, Tazeem Ali, and Edward Jack have emerged as England's standout performers, each securing three wickets against South Africa. Denly and Ali, in particular, exemplified the strategic importance of having effective spin resources in the Potchefstroom region and surrounding areas.
Jaydn Denly, Ben McKinney (c), Noah Thain, Hamza Shaikh, Luc Benkenstein, Charlie Allison, Dominic Kelly, Jack Carney (wk), Eddie Jack, Farhan Ahmed, Tazeem Ali
Ben McKinney, Charles Allison , Noah Thain, Dominic Kelly, Hamza Shaikh, Jaydn Denly, Luc Benkenstein, Jack Carney, Eddie Jack, Farhan Ahmed, Tazeem Ali
After a setback against South Africa, West Indies came back strongly with a 5-wicket victory over Scotland. However, facing England is likely to pose their most challenging test in the competition thus far. The Caribbean side is eager to advance from Group B and progress into the next phase of the tournament.
Leading the charge for the Windies in South Africa is Jewel Andrew, who has stood out as the leading run-scorer for the team. His exceptional performances include a century against South Africa and an unbeaten 64 against Scotland, amassing a total of 194 runs in just two innings. Notably, he has outshone every teammate in this tournament, boasting 149 more runs than the nearest competitor.
Jordan Johnson (251 runs in the last 9 matches at an average of 31.38) is another one who can have a big game here.
With a combined total of nine wickets in the 2024 Under-19 World Cup, Nathan Sealy and Isai Thorne have emerged as a stellar bowling pair. Thorne's seam bowling skills blend smoothly with Sealy's spin, resulting in a remarkable combo that can trouble any opposition team.
Stephan Pascal (c), Adrian Weir, Joshua Dorne, Jordan Johnson, Mavendra Dindyal, Jewel Andrew (wk), Nathan Sealy, Tarrique Edward, Nathan Edwards, Isai Thorne, Raneico Smith
Joshua Dorne, Nathan Edward, Jordan Johnson, Isai Thorne, Nathan Sealy, Mavendra Dindyal , Tarrique Edward, Jewel Andrew, Stephan Pascal, Adrian Weir, Raneico Smith
The pitches at Senwes Park have a dry texture, which makes them ideal for spin. Deploying two spinners could be a wise strategy. The captain might even be tempted to open the bowling with a spinner. Seamers won’t get much help once the new ball loses its shine.
Potchefstroom's matchday weather forecast predicts no rain. We should get a full game.
The last four first-innings scores at the venue in the 2024 Under-19 World Cup are 285, 174, 230, and 205. A score of around 240-250 by the team batting first will be par.
The match at Senwes Park will be the tournament's fifth fixture at this venue. In the previous four instances, the team winning the toss preferred bowling first, and three of those decisions resulted in victory. The team that wins the toss in this match is likely to choose to field first.
England comes into this game with a lot of momentum, as they have yet to lose in the tournament. Their bowling lineup appears to be more robust than West Indies'. The stage is set for a thrilling match, particularly between England's batsmen and West Indies' spinners. Thorne facing McKinney and Jack taking on Andrew, promises to be the exciting battles in the match. Given the team compositions and recent form, we expect England to prevail.
England are favorites to win this match and advance to the next round.
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