West Indies vs England – Match Preview – http://www.senore.com/Cricket/ICC-World-Cup-2011-c100625 World T20 2012
West Indies and England will take on each other today in their opening fixture of the ICC World T20 2012’s Super 8 stage at Pallekele, with both the teams looking to prove a point, having qualified for the last eight in a not so convincing manner.
The two teams were considered among the pre-tournament favourites due to several reasons; however, they are yet to make a statement in the event.
The Caribbean men can be given the benefit of the doubt, with both their matches (against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Ireland-c751) hampered by rain. As a result, they made it to the next round because of a superior net run-rate as compared to the Irish.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Piyush-c82317 Chawla going through the defences.
The Poms must expect another spin onslaught, with the Caribbean men having the services of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Samuel-Badree-c88341, the leg-spinner from Trinidad and a couple of part-timers
in Chris Gayle and Marlon Samuels.
"We will definitely look to bowl spin against them," Sammy said yesterday. "I think everyone who comes on to bowl has a big part to play but Sunil is our trump card. He has done well for us in international matches and hopefully he'll
have a big impact on the English batting line-up."
However, Broad is still optimistic about his batsmen’s abilities and hopes that they will be able to get over the previous game’s horrors.
"The challenge is all mental," he claimed. "It is all about getting yourself back into a positive frame of mind and reminding the guys in the team that they are good players. They have performed well to get into this England team and we have match-winners
in this side."
If England are to do well in the Super 8 stage, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Eoin-Joseph-Gerard-Morgan-c56032 holds the key, being considered as one of the best batsmen in the game’s shorter formats. The left-hander bats at number four, from where he can control an innings and allow others to play around
him.
Craig Kieswetter, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Jos-Buttler-c1733 and Jonny Bairstow are extremely talented batsmen and have been extremely effective in England’s domestic T20 competitions. All of them have a massive opportunity to prove their credentials at the sport’s highest
stage.
English bowlers have a massive challenge in front of them, with http://www.senore.com/Cricket/DJ-Bravo-c1379 and Kieron Pollard. Each one of them possessing the ability to singlehandedly change a match’s complexion.
West Indies (possible playing-11) 1 http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Fidel-Henderson-Edwards-c57010
England (possible playing-11) 1 http://www.senore.com/Cricket/ST-Finn-c2566, 11 Jade Dernbach
If the English batsmen can enhance their game against slow bowling, cricket fans may witness a nail-biting encounter. Let us hope that we have clear skies in Pallekele tonight.
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