The West Indies will be looking to bounce back from their demoralizing defeat against defending champion England when they take on the USA at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados on Saturday. The match promises to be a crucial encounter for both teams as they aim to stay in contention for a spot in the Super 12 stage of the tournament.
The West Indies, co-hosts of the tournament, will be eager to regain their momentum after suffering a comprehensive loss to England. Their batting lineup, led by the explosive Brandon King and Kyle Mayers, will be looking to make amends and deliver a strong performance. The bowling attack, spearheaded by the likes of Alzarri Joseph, Obed McCoy, and Akeal Hosein, will be tasked with restricting the USA batsmen.
The USA, meanwhile, enters the contest on the back of a narrow defeat to South Africa. They put up a valiant fight in the chase, but ultimately fell agonisingly short. The team will be looking for a more consistent performance from their batsmen, particularly Steven Taylor, Aaron Jones, and Corey Anderson. The bowling unit, led by Ali Khan and Nosthush Kenjige, will be aiming to contain the West Indies’ powerful batting lineup.
The match is expected to be a closely fought contest, with both teams eager to secure a crucial win. The West Indies will be looking to leverage their home advantage, while the USA will be looking to cause an upset. The outcome of the match could have significant implications for the teams’ chances of advancing to the next stage of the tournament.
West Indies Squad:
Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Johnson Charles, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Roston Chase, Rovman Powell (C), Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell, Obed McCoy, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie
