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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

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