ENG vs WI 3rd Test Prediction, Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report

 

England finds themselves in the sixth position on the World Test Championship 2023-25 rankings, having won five matches and lost six in their current slate of 12 games. The team led by Ben Stokes currently holds 45 points, with a win percentage of 31.25. They have managed to secure victories in the last two matches after a series of losses against India during their recent tour.

Meanwhile, the West Indies, currently in last place on the points table, are striving to maintain their standing as they face the challenge of a crucial Test match against England. This game, scheduled for July 26, marks the final event of the red-ball series at Edgbaston in Birmingham. The outcome of this match is significant for both teams, given their current standings in the World Test Championship 2023-25.

The Edgbaston pitch in Birmingham is considered to be balanced, with a slight advantage for the batting team in the early stages of the game. However, the conditions may favor the batting team under overcast skies. Historically, the average score in the first innings at Edgbaston is 317 runs, with an overall average of 286 runs. The team that wins the toss will choose to bat first, aiming to bowl in more favorable conditions towards the latter part of the match.

England
Z Crawley, BM Duckett, O Pope, JE Root, HC Brook, B Stokes (captain), JL Smith (wicket-keeper), Chris Woakes, AAP Atkinson, M Wood, Shoaib Bashir
West Indies
K Brathwaite (captain), M Louis, K McKenzie, A Athanaze, K Hodge, J Holder, J Silva (wicket-keeper), G -Kanhai, Alzarri Joseph, S Joseph, Jayden Seales

Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates: Archers get India’s campaign underway

Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates: Deepika Kumari, Ankita Bhakat, Bhajan Kaur, Pravin Jadhav, T Rai and D Bommadevara are in action today.

Paris Olympics 2024 Updates: The journey of India’s team at the 2024 Olympics commences with their six archers aiming to secure the most advantageous seeding in the individual ranking competitions.

The opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics is scheduled for tomorrow, while the Indian archers will commence the country’s campaign on Thursday.

Today, both the men and women will compete in the individual ranking round, with all six Indian archers aiming for a favorable seeding. This marks the first time since London 2012 that Indian archers have secured all six available quota places, hoping to break India’s streak of not winning Olympic medals in archery. Archery events will run until August 4 at the Paris Games. The women’s ranking round will start at 1pm IST today, featuring Deepika Kumari, Ankita Bhakat, and Bhajan Kaur.

The men’s round will follow at 5pm IST, with Tarundeep Rai, Pravin Jadhav, and Dhiraj Bommadevara representing India. Following today’s ranking rounds, the women’s team event will take place on Sunday, and the men’s team event on Monday.

The individual knockout rounds for both men and women will be held on July 30, 31, and August 1. The mixed team events are scheduled for August 2, with the women’s and men’s medal events following on the subsequent two days.

IRELAND vs ZIMBABWE Only Test Match Predictions, Cricket Tips, Preview, Live Streaming

 

IRE vs ZIM Team Previews

In February of this year, Ireland achieved a historic milestone by securing their first-ever Test victory. They clinched a six-wicket win over Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi, securing a coveted Test trophy. Mark Adair, a versatile all-rounder, played a pivotal role with the ball, taking five wickets in the first innings. Curtis Campher, Paul Stirling, and wicketkeeper-batter Lorcan Tucker also stood out with their batting, while captain Andy Balbirnie led the charge in a near-perfect chase for the Irish team.

To build on their recent success in Test cricket, Ireland will once again depend on captain Balbirnie and other senior players to dominate against Zimbabwe.

Zimbabwe

The Zimbabwe cricket team has not played a Test match since February 2023, their last appearance being against West Indies in Bulawayo, where they lost by an innings and four runs, ending the series 0-1.

Under the guidance of Craig Ervine, Zimbabwe aims to make a strong impression on their Test debut. Ervine, who has scored 391 runs in the last five Tests, will lead the team. Fast bowlers Victor Nyauchi and Blessing Muzarabani are expected to be key players in Zimbabwe’s bowling attack.

Match Details & Live Streaming

Information Details

Date and Time July 25 to July 29, 3:30 PM IST

Venue Civil Service Cricket Club, Stormont, Belfast

Live broadcast & streaming FanCode app and website

Pitch Report

The playing conditions at Belfast’s Civil Service Cricket Club often favor fast bowlers, with something to offer the batters as well, especially after facing the new ball. While the stadium has yet to host a Test match, it has played host to a number of fast bowlers-friendly white-ball international matches involving the hosts Ireland.

IRE vs ZIM Only Test: Probable Playing XIs

Ireland: A Balbirnie (c), P Stirling, C Campher, H Tector, L Tucker (wk), A McBrine, M Adair, C Young, J McCollum, M Humphreys, G Hoey
Zimbabwe: R Kaia, D Myers, C Ervine (c), P Masvaure, S Williams, B Bennett, J Gumbie (wk), B Muzarabani, R Ngarava, T Chatara, V Nyauchi

The Hundred 2024: Match 2, SOB vs LNS Match Prediction – Who will win Today’s Match

Southern Brave, the first champions of The Hundred Men 2024, will kick off their 2024 season by facing London Spirit on Wednesday, July 24th.

Southern Brave (SOB) lock horns with London Spirit (LNS) in Match two of The Hundred 2024, at The Rose Bowl, Southampton on Wednesday, July 24.

The first-time winners, Southern Brave, are off to a start in The Hundred 2024 against London Spirit on Wednesday, July 24. Southern Brave (SOB) face off against London Spirit (LNS) in the second match of The Hundred 2024, at The Rose Bowl, Southampton on Wednesday, July 24.

The first-time winners, Southern Brave, had a strong showing in the previous season but were ultimately defeated by Manchester Originals in the Eliminator. During the round-robin phase, they secured four wins, lost three, and had one game that ended in a no-result, placing them third on the points table.
On the other hand, London Spirit had a lackluster season last year, only managing to win two out of their eight games, losing four, and having two games end with no result. They ended up at No. 7 on the points table. It’s worth noting that both Southern Brave and London Spirit have kept their original captains – James Vince and Dan Lawrence, respectively. Vince will be working closely with head coach Stephen Fleming, while Lawrence will have Trevor Bayliss as his assistant.

Pitch Report

147 201 119 139 In the 2023 tournament, the average score in the first innings at The Rose Bowl was around 152. Out of those games, three were won by the teams batting first. The highest score in the first innings was 201/3, which stands as the joint-second highest score in The Hundred’s history. With some patience at the crease, there’s a lot of scoring potential.

Head to head

Matches Played

03

Won by Southern Brave Men

01

Won by London Spirit Men

01

Tied

00

No Result

01

Southern Brave:

F Allen, A Davies (WK), J Vince (C), L du Plooy, J Weatherley, L Evans, C Jordan, G Garton, R Ahmed, J Archer, T Mills.

London Spirit:

A Rossington (WK), D Bell-Drummond, M Pepper, D Lawrence (C), R Bopara, S Hetmyer, A Russell, M Critchley, L Dawson, O Stone, N Ellis.

The Hundred 2024: OVI vs BPH Prediction Match 1, Cricket Strategies, Team Line-up, Field Conditions

The Oval Invincibles are aiming to kick off their campaign with a strong start. Conversely, the Birmingham Phoenix are determined to establish their superiority right from the beginning.

Preview
The reigning champions Oval Invincibles will face off against the Birmingham Phoenix in the opening match of The Hundred Men 2024 contest. This first game of the tournament is scheduled to take place at the Kennington Oval in London on July 23. Both sides are looking forward to a successful start to their campaign with a victory in this crucial match.

Regarding the performance of both Oval Invincibles in the previous edition, they clinched the title by winning 4 straight matches, including a decisive final against the Manchester Originals by 14 runs.

On the flip side, the Birmingham Phoenix had a varied performance in the previous season. They secured 2 wins and lost 3 matches in their last 5 games. Phoenix Men concluded their 2023 season with a 77-run victory over the London Spirit.

Pitch Report

The Kennington Oval in London offers a balanced playing field, providing ample edge for the batting team, particularly in the initial innings. Looking at the 17 T20Is hosted here, the team batting first has emerged victorious on 9 occasions, while the team batting second has won 7 matches. Therefore, the captain opting to bat first will strategize to challenge the opposition with a difficult chase.

Oval Invincibles (Men)

Sam Billings (C), D Ferreira, Jordan Cox, DJ Malan, WG Jacks, HD Ward, HD Ward, SM Curran, TK Curran, A Zampa, S Mahmood, SH Johnson

Birmingham Phoenix (Men)

Jacob Bethell, AHT Donald, LS Livingstone, MM Ali (C), Benny Howell, Sean Abbott, Dan Mousley, JK Fuller, LPJ Kimber (wk), AF Milne, Tim Southee

Women’s Asia Cup 2024: Match 8, BANGLADESH-W vs THAILAND-W Match Prediction – Who will win Today’s Match

BAN-W will face THA-W in Match 8 of the Women’s Asia Cup T20 2024 at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium in Dambulla on July 22.
Bangladesh Women (BAN W) will Play against Thailand Women (THA W) in Match 8 of the Women’s Asia Cup T20 2024, at the Rangiri Dambulla Stadium in Dambulla, on Monday, July 22. Thailand secured their first victory against Malaysia by 22 runs, securing their position at the top of Group B due to their superior Net Run Rate. Conversely, Bangladesh suffered a significant defeat against Sri Lanka, losing by seven wickets in their debut match.

Should Thailand manage to secure a win against Bangladesh in the next match, they will gain a strong foothold in the playoff. Bangladesh is in a critical situation and a win over Thailand is crucial for their playoff aspirations. Their next match will be against Malaysia, a less formidable opponent, and they are looking to build on the momentum from the upcoming game.

Pitch Report

The Rangiri Dambulla Stadium provides a fast-paced and bouncy pitch, which is appreciated by both bowlers and batters. In the forthcoming game of the Women’s Asia Cup 2024, spinners will come into play towards the end of the match, and the line will show significant cracks after an inning. The weather is expected to be partly cloudy with no major rain threat, and a full game is possible.

Head-to-Head Record

Matches

06

Won by Bangladesh Women

06

Won by Thailand Women

00

No Result

00

Bangladesh Women :

D Akter, I Tanjim, R Haider, N Sultana(c/wk), R Moni, S Akter, R Khan, S Khatun, N Akter, M Akter, S Khatun.

Thailand Women

 

Nattaya Boochatham, Nannaphat Chaihan, Suwanan Khiaoto, Nannapat Koncharoenkai(w), Phannita Maya, Chanida Sutthiruang, Rosenan Kanoh, Onnicha Kamchomphu, Thipatcha Putthawong(c), Suleeporn Laomi, Aphisara Suwanchonrathi.

Women’s Asia Cup 2024: Match 5, IND-W vs UAE-W Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match

In the fifth game of the Women’s Asia Cup T20 2024, India Women will face off against the United Arab Emirates Women at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium in Dambulla on July 21.

Both India Women (IND-W) and United Arab Emirates Women (UAE-W) are set to compete in this match as part of Group A, alongside Nepal and Pakistan.

During the first match against arch-rivals Pakistan, Women in Blue emerged victorious by a significant margin of seven wickets. With the initiative, Nida Dar chose to bat first, but India’s defensive bowling was too strong for Pakistan, limiting them to just 108 runs. India Women’s response was strong, easily hitting the target with the support of Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma’s outstanding 85-run opening partnership.

Conversely, the United Arab Emirates Women suffered a heavy defeat of six wickets against Nepal, scoring just 115 runs in their 20 overs. Khushi Sharma was the standout performer for the Eagles, scoring a 39-ball 38. In the United Arab Emirates Women’s counterattack, Nepal swiftly chased down the total with six wickets and only 23 balls left. Samjhana Khadka was recognized as the Player of the Match for her 72 from 45.

Pitch Report

The Rangiri Dambulla ground is known to favor spinners due to its slow play. Although it offers decent bounce for fast bowlers, it complicates the task for the batter in predicting the ball’s path. With these factors in mind, the team that wins the coin toss is likely to play the first innings.

 

Head-to-Head Record

Matches

01

Won by India Women

01

Won by United Arab Emirates Women

00

No Result

00

India Women (IND-W):

S Verma, S Mandhana, D Hemalatha, J Rodrigues, H Kaur (C), R Ghosh (WK), D Sharma, P Vastrakar, R Yadav, S Patil, R Thakur Singh

United Arab Emirates Women (UAE-W):

E Rohit Oza(c), T Satish(w), R Rajith, K Egodage, S Dharnidharka, K Sharma, H Hotchandani, V Mahesh, L Keny, R Rajith, I Nandakumar

Women’s Asia Cup 2024: Match 2, IND-W vs PAK-W Match Prediction – Who will win Today’s match

India Women will face off against Pakistan Women in the second match of the Women’s Asia Cup T20 2024 at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla on July 19.

Both teams, India Women (IND-W) and Pakistan Women (PAK-W), are in Group A with Nepal and the UAE.

The team led by Harmanpreet Kaur is coming off a great run in the multi-format series against South African women at home. In the T20Is, they suffered a 12-run loss in the first game. Following the second match, which was abandoned, the hosts came back strong in the third game and won by 10 wickets.

Conversely, rivals Pakistan Women were touring England for a white-ball series in May. In three T20Is, Nida Dar & Co. lost all matches significantly and then lost the ODI series by a 2-0 score. The team will aim to overcome these past losses and perform their best in the eight-team tournament.

Pitch Report

The Rangiri Dambulla pitch is known for being slower, which benefits spinners. For the bowlers, the pitch offers decent bounce, making it challenging for the batsmen to predict the ball’s movement. The team that wins the toss will choose to bat first, aiming to score a strong total.

 

Head-to-Head Record

Matches

14

Won by India Women

11

Won by Pakistan Women

03

No Result

00

India Women (IND-W):

S Verma, S Mandhana, D Hemalatha, J Rodrigues, H Kaur (C), R Ghosh (WK), D Sharma, P Vastrakar, R Yadav, S Patil, R Thakur Singh

Pakistan Women (PAK-W):

O Sohail, M Ali (WK), S Amin, A Riaz, N Dar (C), S Fatima, D Baig, S Iqbal, T Hassan, G Feroza, A Zafar

ENG vs WI 2nd Test Prediction Today Match, Playing XI, Pitch Report, West Indies Tour of England 2024

The excitement is as England and West Indies gear up for the second Test Series. The battleground will be Trent Bridge in Nottingham, with the match scheduled for July 18th at 3:30 PM IST.

Discover the top ENG vs WI Dream11 predictions, fantasy cricket strategies, potential starting XI, and in-depth match insights for the second Test of the West Indies Tour of England 2024: expert insights and more.

England vs West Indies Preview:

The high-stakes three-match Test series between England and West Indies has taken a significant turn. Currently, England leads with a commanding 1-0 score after a dominant performance in the first Test.

The initial game saw a comprehensive victory for England, who won by a large margin of an innings and 114 runs. West Indies, who won the toss and chose to bat first, were limited to a modest score of 121 runs. Mikyle Louis (27 runs) was the only standout performer for the visitors, while Gus Atkinson had a standout performance, taking seven wickets.

England, in their turn, displayed their batting strength, scoring a massive 371 runs. Zak Crawley (76 runs) and Jamie Smith (70 runs) were the key players in this innings, while Jayden Seales managed to pick up four wickets for West Indies, though it wasn’t enough to stop England’s dominance.

The Windies’ batting troubles continued in their second innings, as they were all out for just 136 runs. Gudakesh Motie’s impressive knock of 31 runs was the only highlight, while Gus Atkinson continued his excellent form with the ball, adding another five wickets.

With two matches left in the series, the pressure intensifies on West Indies to turn things around and avoid a series loss. England, on the other hand, will be looking to build on their strong start and secure a convincing series win.

This Test series is set to be an exciting contest, with both teams demonstrating their resilience and determination on the international stage.

ENG vs WI: Pitch Report

The delivery at Trent Bridge is a solid batting wicket, and the upcoming ball is likely to present a challenge. The swing will remain steady, and spinners are expected to enter the game after about 5–6 overs. The team that goes first in this match tends to have a higher success rate in winning.

ENG vs WI: Face-Off: ENG (52) – WI (59)

In the most extended version of the game, these two sides have competed in a total of 164 matches. The West Indies maintain a minor edge with 59 victories, while England has clinched 52 wins, with the remaining 53 games resulting in draws.

ENG vs WI: Forecasted Teams:

England Squad: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (captain), Jamie Smith (wk), Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Shoaib Bashir, Matthew Potts

West Indies Squad: Kraigg Brathwaite (c), Mikyle Louis, Kirk McKenzie, Alick Athanaze, Kavem Hodge, Joshua Da Silva (wk), Jason Holder, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Jayden Seales

NZ-W vs ENG-W 5th T20I Match Forecast, Analysis for New Zealand Women’s Tour of England 2024

The England women’s cricket team, on their winning streak against the New Zealand women, is preparing for the fifth and Last match of the T20I series.

Match Overview

The England women’s cricket team is readying for the fifth and concluding match of the T20I series, scheduled for Wednesday, July 17, at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground. The team, under the guidance of Heather Knight, has been on a roll! They started with a strong lead, winning the fourth T20I match against New Zealand by four wickets.

On the other hand, the New Zealand women’s team had a disappointing tour of England and failed to make a strong comeback. With only one game remaining, they are aiming to end on a high note under Sophie Devine’s leadership.

The Sophie Devine-led New Zealand team has yet to secure their first victory. The upcoming game is crucial for them if they hope to achieve a positive result in the shortest format of the game following their defeats in the three ODI matches by a score of 3-0.

Pitch Analysis

The Lord’s, London’s pitch is well-balanced, offering fair conditions for both batting and bowling. The team winning the toss will choose to bat or bowl based on the current ground conditions.

Eng w vs NZ W Head 2 Head

EN-W

NZ-W

Tied

Total

Overall

30

8

0

38

Last 5 Matches

4

1

0

5

 

England Women

AE Jones (wk), ME Bouchier, DN Wyatt, HC Knight (C), SIR Dunkley, Alice Capsey, NR Sciver, LK Bell, S Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, S Glenn

New Zealand Women

IC Gaze (wk), ML Green, BM Halliday, SW Bates, Georgia Plimmer, AC Kerr, Eden Carson, SFM Devine (C), F Jonas, Jess Kerr, Molly Penfold