England are in the lead and they know look towards the future. They played their first home Tests without Broad or Anderson after 12 years. They still have a good amount of experience though with Mark Wood back and Chris Woakes kicking through well. The duo were the ones to change the flow of the game last year when they came back in the 3rd Test of the Ashes to draw the series.

West Indies has a tough way back though. They came back a few months ago to win at the Gabba but their bowling attack and batting line-up both remains inconsistent.

ENG vs WI Match Details

Date: July 18th, 2024

Time:  3:30 PM IST

Venue: Trent Bridge, Nottingham

ENG vs WI Weather Report

Pleasent weather with a few showers in the weekend are expected. The Test though should proceed without much interruptions.

ENG vs WI Pitch Report

The track has considerable grass cover but could get drier as the Test goes on. Batting second is likely to be better with batting expected to get easier.

ENG vs WI Head-to-Head

ENG vs WI Predicted Playing XI

ENG Playing XI

Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes, Jamie Smith, Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Shoaib Bashir, Mark Wood

WI Playing XI

Kraigg Brathwaite, Mikyle Louis, Kirk Mckenzie, Alick Athanaze, Kevam Hodge, Joshua De Silva, Jason Holder, Jayden Seales, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie

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ENG vs WI Key Players

Gus Atkinson

Gus Atkinson had a really good debut, overshadowing the importance on Anderson’s retirement. He kept it simple, hit the right lengths and looks like a bowler to take care of for England.

Shamar Joseph

While one quick bows out another makes his way in. Shamar Joseph was phenomenal in Australia. He had Steve Smith under a lot of discomfort with his bowling and was the primary reason behind the Gabba win. He is at another iconic stadium and will be hoping to breach through it and run in happiness once more.

ENG vs WI Match Tips

England could be favorites with home advantage and a talented line-up.

Match Prediction: England Will Win The Match