West Indies W vs England W: South Africa hold on to ‘English Hope’ as things spice up in Group B of ICC Women’s T20 World Cup

New Delhi: After a complicated qualification scenario that unfolded in Group A; Group B also sees a similar situation as South Africa, West Indies and England eye for a semifinal berth.

Group B scenarios:

South Africa is on the verge of securing a semifinal berth owing to their superior Net Run Rate (NRR). However, their qualification isn’t guaranteed yet. The Three lionesses still have the odds in their favour as

If England bats second:

• They can lose by 1 run if chasing a target between 97 and 134
• They can lose by 2 runs if chasing a target between 61 and 96

If England bats first:

• They can afford to lose with only 1 or 2 balls remaining in the match

Meanwhile, for the Windies, the 2016 Champions have to defeat the English team to qualify for the semifinals from Group B.

Pitch Report for the crucial Group B game

The Dubai International Stadium usually favours the batters. When it comes to pace bowlers, they can generate substantial pace from the pitch. Besides, there is little help available for the spinners with not ample turn on offer. However, they can rely on the extra bounce off the pitch which can go in their favour. On the weather front, the skies will be clear with no rain threat during the game.

West Indies Women vs England Women- Predicted XI

West Indies XI

Maia Bouchier, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Sophia Dunkley, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Heather Knight (c), Amy Jones (wk), Danielle Gibson, Charlie Dean, Sarah Glenn, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Bell

England XI

Hayley Matthews (c), Stafanie Taylor, Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Deandra Dottin, Chinelle Henry, Qiana Joseph, Mandy Mangru, Ashmini Munisar, Aaliyah Alleyne, Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack

West Indies Women vs England Women- Squad

West Indies Women