ENG-W vs WI-W Match Preview | Dominant England eye series sweep as West Indies fight to stay afloat

ByDebayan Sinha,SportsCafe Editor

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Hayley Matthews stole the spotlight in the previous match with a blistering 100 off just 67 balls, but to no avail. It was England’s Sophia Dunkley’s 81 off 56 which led the charge for England’s batting as the visitors, led by Mathews, will now look to bounce back at Hove ground.

‌England Women have taken a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series with a commanding win in the opening encounter. Chasing 147 for victory, they lost Danielle Wyatt and Nat Sciver-Brunt early, but Sophia Dunkley and Heather Knight steadied the innings with a composed partnership. Dunkley top-scored with a fluent 81 off 56 balls, while Knight added a crucial 43, guiding the hosts to a comfortable eight-wicket win in the 17th over.

Earlier, West Indies Women posted 146/7 after opting to bat first. Despite early setbacks with Qiana Joseph and Zaida James falling cheaply, captain Hayley Matthews held the innings together with a brilliant century, scoring 100 off just 67 deliveries. Her lone effort with the bat lifted West Indies to a competitive total. With the ball, Zaida James claimed one wicket, while Lauren Bell stood out for England with two scalps.

Form Guide

ENG-W: W L L L W

WI-W: L W W W L

ENG-W vs WI-W head to head in T20I

England Women have dominated their contests against West Indies Women, winning 20 of the 29 encounters, while the Caribbean side has emerged victorious on just 9 occasions. In their latest clash, England delivered a strong all-round performance to claim victory, even as Hayley Matthews remained unbeaten with a superb century.

Pitch and Weather:

The County Ground in Hove tends to favour batters, owing to its even bounce and flat surface, with teams averaging 131 runs in the first innings. While batting is generally comfortable, seamers may find early movement, particularly when bowling under lights. Considering the ground’s recent pattern, teams winning the toss often choose to field first. Weather conditions on match day are expected to be partly cloudy, with a temperature of around 14°C. Humidity will remain high at approximately 75%, and there's a slight 20% chance of rain.

ENG-W Probable XI: Sophia Dunkley, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Alice Capsey, Natalie Sciver-Brunt, Amy Jones, Heather Knight, Lauren Bell, Charlie Dean, Issy Wong, Linsey Smith

WI-W Probable XI: Qiana Joseph, Hayley Matthews, Zaida James, Realeanna Grimmond, Mandy Mangru, Stafanie Taylor, Shabika Gajnabi, Aaliyah Alleyne, Afy Fletcher, Ashmini Munisar, Karishma Ramharack

Broadcasting Platforms:

The second T20I between England Women and West Indies Women will be digitally streamed Sony Liv App and telecast on the Sony Ten Sports Network