England vs West Indies: Who Will Win the Last Showdown and the Series?

England have always bounced back hard on their opponents when they are done and dusted in a tour or a series. While touring West Indies or any Asian country, England struggle in the opening games, and take time to settle with the conditions. Going into the 5th and final T20 international of the series, England would be hoping to click together as a team and give a tough time to Pollard eleven. However, on the other hand, West Indies would be searching for a spark in their lineup, to defeat Englishmen on the field. The last T20 international of the series would be played in Kensington, Oval, Barbados, with West Indies having the home crowd and phycological advantage over West Indies.

From the last T20 international, England has many advantages to take away and regroup as a unit. In the last game, England managed to post a healthy total of 193 in their first 20 overs. With Jason Roy and Moeen Ali scoring half centuries, England batsman have gained sheer confidence. James Vince also chipped in with a decent 37 with the bat. With Moeen Ali captaining the England side, he played a belter of a match winning innings and gave a solid platform for English bowlers to perform. In the bowling department, Reece Topley, was among the pick of the bowlers with Adil Rashid. Going in the last T20 international, England would be giving a tough time to West Indian bowling unit which is relatively less experienced compared to their batting lineup.

• Jason Roy;
• James Vince;
• Moeen Ali;
• Adil Rashid;
• Reece Topley.

When it comes to T20 internationals, West Indies become automatic favorites for every contest. With West Indies playing in their home ground against England, West Indies would be looking to end the series win a satisfying victory. In the last game, Kyle Mayers gave a decent start to the West Indies batting card and then it was timely contributions from next batters in the line. Except for Keiron Pollard and Akeal Hosein every West Indian bowler leaked runs and missed their line and lengths. With unexpected figures of 1 for 23 in his 4 overs, Keiron Pollard was the pick of the bowlers. Going in the last T20 international of the series, West Indies should be focusing on their bowling combinations and strategies. If they aspire to win the last T20 international, their bowlers need to follow the basics right and restrict England down.

• Nicholas Pooran;
• Kyle Mayers;
• Keiron Pollard;
• Jason Holder;
• Akeal Hosein.

The upcoming game between West Indies and England would definitely be a nail biting encounter with both teams likely to win. However, for me, West Indies would be the ultimate favorites playing in home conditions.