West Indies Women vs England Women, WIW vs ENGW, Today Match Prediction 23 December 2022

wiw vs engw Match Prediction & Analysis

West Indies Women shall look to restore lost pride as they take on England Women in the fifth and final game of the T20 series. The hosts have lost all four games and went down by 49 runs in the last game. They haven't matched up to the challenge the English team has thrown at them and look to put up a stiff resistance here and avoid a series whitewash.  

England Women have enjoyed a good record against West Indies Women. They have won the last ten games between the two sides. It will add to the side's confidence in this game. The West Indies team has struggled with consistency in this series, and it will be interesting to see if they can surprise the English girls here. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

West Indies Women Preview

Hayley Matthews must lead her side from the front as they aim for a face-saving win in this game. They have been outplayed in both departments of the game in this series. Key players haven't delivered as per the expectations. Matthews would want her players to put the losses behind them and end the series on a high.  

Haley Matthews and Aaliyah Alleyne have struggled, and the side would need a solid start from them. The middle order has failed to show consistency, and a good show from Rashada Williams, Shemaine Campbelle, and Djenaba Joseph can put the side in a strong position. They would also expect strong performances from Trishan Holder, Afy Fletcher, and Cherry Ann Fraser in this contest.  

Their bowlers have struggled in this series, and the side would like good spells from Matthews and Aaliyah Alleyne with the new ball. Sheneta Grimmond and Fletcher must keep the scoring rate under check in the middle overs. The side would also want to see good spells from Cherry Ann Fraser and Kaysia Schultz.

West Indies Women Predicted Playing XI:

Hayley Matthews (c), Aaliyah Alleyne, Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Rashada Williams, Trishan Holder, Sheneta Grimmond, Afy Fletcher, Cherry Ann Fraser, Shabika Gajnabi, Djenaba Joseph, Kaysia Schultz

West Indies Women Actual Playing XI:

Karishma Ramharack, Cherry Ann Fraser, Afy Fletcher, Djenaba Joseph, Trishan Holder, Hayley Matthews, Kyshona Knight, Shabika Gajnabi, Sheneta Grimmond, Aaliyah Alleyne, Rashada Williams

England Women Preview

Heather Knight would be happy with her side's efforts on this tour. They have dominated the hosts and registered big wins. Most of their players have enjoyed good form, especially the bowlers. Knight shall like her players to ride this momentum and finish the series 5-0 before the long winter break.  

The side would need a good start from Sophia Dunkley and Lauren Winfield-Hill. Both these players have looked good. In the middle order Natalie Sciver, Amy Jones, and Maia Bouchier have been in good form, and they must build partnerships. Knight, Katherine Brunt, and Charlotte Dean add strength to this batting line-up down the order.  

Lauren Bell has looked good with the new ball, and she would aim to pick early wickets alongside Kathrine Brunt. Sophie Ecclestone, Natalie Sciver, and Charlotte Dean have troubled the West Indies batters, and this makes this bowling attack strong. The side would also like to see good spells from Sarah Glenn in the supporting role.

England Women Predicted Playing XI:

Heather Knight (c), Lauren Winfield-Hill, Sophia Dunkley, Natalie Sciver, Heather Knight (c), Amy Jones (wk), Maia Bouchier, Sophie Ecclestone, Katherine Brunt, Charlotte Dean, Sarah Glenn, Lauren Bell

England Women Actual Playing XI:

Danielle Wyatt, Sophia Dunkley Brown, Issy Wong, Sophie Ecclestone, Charlotte Dean, Alice Richards, Amy Jones, Heather Knight, Natalie Sciver, Maia Bouchier, Freya Davies

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

There would be odd clouds over Barbados on December 23, and the batting conditions shall be difficult. The ball is expected to stop on the batters, as we had seen in the last few games. The side batting first would be happy to reach a score of 170 runs.

Venue Details

Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados isn't the best batting surface in the world. The ball doesn't come onto the bat nicely, as there is variable pace and bounce. Fast bowlers don't have much on the surface and must use the slower ball well. Spinners have enjoyed success here as the ball stops on the batters.

Toss: To Bat

The side chasing the score find it difficult on this surface as it gets slower, and the ball doesn't come onto the bat. The batting conditions are best at the start of the game. The team winning the toss here shouldn't have any hesitation in batting first.