England will look to build on their strong start to the test series when they face West Indies in the second test at Trent Bridge in Nottingham. After taking an emphatic 1-0 lead in the series, England will look to dominate the opposition once more. The West Indies appeared to offer very little in terms of quality against this impressive England team, which was able to give James Anderson a fitting sendoff among other positives. There were plenty of outstanding individual performances for England to build on, while the West Indies barely threatened throughout the two innings. The match would bring Zak Crawley, Jamie Smith, and Gus Atkinson back into the spotlight. The first test saw all three players perform exceptionally well. West Indies will be keen to avoid losing this match, which would result in them losing the entire series.

ENG vs WI Match Details

England vs West Indies – 2nd Test Match

Venue: Trent Bridge, Northern Ireland

Date & Time: 18th July 2024 at 03:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

ENG vs WI Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	197
Avg 2nd inn score	189
Win% batting 1st	57
Win% batting 2nd	43

ENG vs WI Pitch Report

The pitch has even pace and bounce and good carry for the bowlers. A score of around 400 can be posted by the team batting first if they bat well.

ENG vs WI Weather Report

The conditions are expected to be very similar to what we saw in the first two games, with sunshine throughout and temperatures in the mid-twenties from start to finish.

ENG vs WI Last Five Matches

WI ( West Indies )	L W NR NR L
ENG ( England )	W L W L L

ENG vs WI Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	ENG Won	WI Won	Tie	NR
Overall	49	22	15	0	13
Last 5	5	3	2	0	0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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ENG vs WI Probable Playing XIs:

West Indies Probable Playing XIs

Kraigg Brathwaite (c), Mikyle Louis, Kirk McKenzie, Alick Athanaze, Kavem Hodge, Jason Holder, Joshua Da Silva, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph, Jayden Seales

England Probable Playing XIs

Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jamie Smith, Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Shoaib Bashir, James Anderson

Topmost Picks for ENG vs WI Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – England

• Joe Root – The English superstar resorted to the traditional style of Test batting and scored 320 runs in last Test series against India. Root has the form with him and will again be a good choice for the game.
• Ben Stokes – The experienced all-rounder has impressed with his captaincy and took three wickets in England’s victory.

Top Picks – West Indies

• Kraigg Brathwaite – West Indies will bank on Kraigg Brathwaite for a majority of their runs.
• Alzarri Joseph – A right-arm fast bowler, Alzarri Joseph is an extremely talented bowler and a crucial member of his team. The pitch behaviour in the first match will give him an extra advantage, Joseph will be a game-changing pick for the match.

ENG vs WI Probable Winners:

The West Indies failed to put up much of an effort in the first test match. The heavy defeat is likely to aid the team’s recovery, and the second test will be much more competitive. England’s batsmen will be eager to put on a better performance, and their strength will most likely help England win. Considering the team combination, England is expected to win this match.