England vs West Indies 2nd Test, Playing 11, Pitch Report, WTC Final Scenarios, and Live Streaming Details
West Indies will take on England in the first of three Test matches on July 10 at Trent Bridge. The spotlight will be on England’s new pace attack and how they manage without James Anderson. Under Ben Stokes’s leadership, the batting lineup will aim for better conversion rates from their starts. On the other hand, West Indies need their batters to step up and provide substantial support to their bowlers. The outcome of this Test will be crucial for both teams, as England look to seal the series while West Indies aims for a comeback.
England vs West Indies 2nd Test, Match Details
The match will begin on July 18, 3:30 PM IST in India and July 18, 11:00 AM Local Time in the UK. In their last match at Lords, England won by an innings and 114 runs courtesy of a phenomenal performance from Gus Atkinson.
Head-to-Heads
Of the 164 matches between them, so far England has won 52 matches and West Indies has won 59 test matches. and 53 matches were drawn. England in their den has a slight edge over West Indies by a lead of 37-31. England and West Indies have played ten Test matches in the last five years, each winning four.
England vs West Indies 2nd Test, Squad News
England
James Anderson’s retirement has prompted a transition in England’s pace attack, with Gus Atkinson and Mark Wood stepping up to fill the void. The experienced Chris Woakes and the versatile Ben Stokes will bolster the attack, while Shoaib Bashir, the 20-year-old off-spinner, might play a significant role if conditions favor spin. England announced their eleven two days before the match, signaling their confidence in the selected squad.
West Indies
West Indies face a fitness concern with Shamar Joseph, who picked up a hamstring strain during the first Test. He was seen bowling in the nets ahead of the second game, but if he’s not fully fit, Jeremiah Louis, the uncapped brother of Mikyle Louis, could replace him. The team will be eager to improve their batting performance after being bowled out for 121 and 136 in the first Test.
England vs West Indies 2nd Test, Possible Playing 11
England Playing XI: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jamie Smith (wk), Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Mark Wood, Shoaib Bashir
West Indies Probable XI: Kraigg Brathwaite (c), Mikyle Louis, Kirk McKenzie, Alick Athanaze, Kavem Hodge, Joshua Da Silva (wk), Jason Holder, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph / Jeremiah Louis, Jayden Seales
England vs West Indies 2nd Test, Weather and Pitch Report:
The pitch at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, is known to favor bowlers, particularly pacers, with its traditionally lively surface. In the last five years, the average runs per innings at this venue is 292, indicating that it can be challenging for batsmen. The total wickets taken in this period amount to 152, with pacers claiming a significant majority of 121 wickets and spinners taking 30. The rainy weather forecast for the third day could further assist the seam bowlers, making it a crucial factor in the match’s outcome.
Toss decisions at Trent Bridge have shown an interesting pattern, with teams opting to bowl first 50% of the time. Notably, teams that have bowled first at this venue have had a 100% win rate, emphasizing the advantage of exploiting the early bowling conditions. It will be interesting to watch whether the same trend will be followed in the England vs West Indies 2nd Test.
England vs West Indies 2nd Test, Key Players Watch out for:
Key Players for England
Gus Atkinson: After a stellar debut at Lord’s with a 12-wicket haul, Atkinson will be crucial in leading the pace attack.
Joe Root: The experienced batsman remains a linchpin in England’s batting lineup, providing stability and consistency.
Chris Woakes: With his ability to exploit English conditions, Woakes will be key to making early breakthroughs and swinging the ball effectively.
Key Players for West Indies
Jason Holder: His all-round capabilities with both bat and ball make him a pivotal player for the West Indies.
Gudakesh Motie: As a spinner, Motie’s role will be crucial, especially if the pitch offers to turn on the final days.
Alzarri Joseph: With his pace and ability to generate bounce, Joseph will significantly threaten the English batsmen.
ICC World Test Championship 2025 Final Scenarios
India and Australia lead the 2023–2025 ICC World Test Championship points table. England is still in the bottom position despite the victory at Lords. They will likely have to bank on having a similar performance in this match and next to reach the finals. After the Caribbeans, they will face sterner challenges from Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and New Zealand.
The West Indies, which sits in sixth place, will face South Africa, Bangladesh, and Pakistan after England. The last loss has reduced their percentile score to 26, just above South Africa, Bangladesh, and England which have 25. A loss will likely put them in the bottom position, with England taking the 6th spot.
England vs West Indies 2nd Test Live Telecast and Live Streaming Details
Where to Watch England vs West Indies 2nd Test in India?
Fans in India can watch the game on Fancode and Sony Sports.
Where to Watch England vs West Indies 2nd Test in UK?
Fans in the UK can watch the match on Sky Sports.
