ENG-U19 vs WI-U19 Match Prediction & Betting Tips - Jan 26, 2024
England and West Indies will contest the 18th match of this year's Under-19 World Cup in South Africa. England and West Indies currently occupy first and second position, respectively, in group B's four-team standings.
There will be plenty to bet on before and during this match. Let's see what cricket odds and betting markets you can consider for this key match in Potchefstroom.
England Under-19 vs West Indies Under-19 head-to-head record
England have three wins to West Indies' two at this age level in their last five meetings. Four of the five results were won by the team that batted first.
England Under-19 vs West Indies Under-19 live streaming and broadcast
Watch this match and the rest of the tournament on the Disney+ Hotstar app. It is a great way to live stream cricket matches online in India. The competition is also being shown on the Star Sports Network in India.
ENG-U19 vs WI-U19 Team Previews
England U19
England Under-19 will go into this fixture on the back of wins over South Africa and Scotland. Victory against West Indies would all but secure England a berth in the next stage of the tournament and consolidate their status among the title favourites.
Ben McKinney is their leading run-scorer of the tournament so far. He hit 88 against Scotland and 48 against South Africa. As the captain and opening batter, he is leading from the front and could be in for another big performance here. He will require support from Jaydn Denly, Noah Thain and others with the bat.
Bowling-wise, Denly, Tazeem Ali and Edward Jack have been England's standout performers. They took three wickets each against South Africa. Denly and Ali showed the value of having good spin resources in Potchefstroom and surrounds.
England Under-19 won the tournament in 1998 and were runners-up in 2022. West Indies won the title in 2016 and were runners-up in 2004. This is bound to be an intriguing and entertaining fixture between the two former champions.
England U19 Playing 11
Ben McKinney, Jaydn Denly, Noah Thain, Hamza Shaikh, Luc Benkenstein, Charles Allison , Dominic Kelly, Jack Carney, Eddie Jack, Farhan Ahmed, Tazeem Ali.
West Indies U19
West Indies lost to South Africa before bouncing back against Scotland, but this encounter against England will probably be their toughest of the competition so far. The men from the Caribbean are highly motivated to get out of group B and into the next stage of the tournament.
Jewel Andrew has been the Windies' leading run-scorer in South Africa by a long shot. His 194 runs in two innings includes a century against South Africa. He followed that up with 64 not out against Scotland. He has 149 more runs than any team-mate at this tournament.
Nathan Sealy and Isai Thorne have shared nine wickets during the 2024 Under-19 World Cup. Sealy's spin has been complementing Thorne's seam well. They are an outstanding combination, built on the back of consistent individual performances.
This match is set up nicely for an intriguing battle between England's batters and West Indies' bowlers, in particular. Thorne against McKinney and Jack against Andrew should make for some interesting viewing. Look forward to some cracking contests, indeed.
West Indies U19 Playing 11
Stephan Pascal, Adrian Weir, Joshua Dorne, Jordan Johnson, Mavendra Dindyal , Jewel Andrew, Nathan Sealy, Tarrique Edward, Nathan Edward, Isai Thorne, Raneico Smith.
ENG-U19 vs WI-U19 Toss Prediction
This will be the fifth fixture of the tournament at Senwes Park. In the previous four, the team to win the toss chose to bowl first.
Three of those decisions resulted in victory. It's highly likely the team to win the toss this time will opt to field first as well.
Read our guide on toss predictions to learn how we analyze and come up with our tips.
Pitch and Conditions
The last four first-innings totals at this ground in the 2024 Under-19 World Cup have been 285, 174, 230 and 205. A first-innings total of 240-plus can be considered competitive here.
Pitches have been dry and good for spin. It's well worth playing two specialist spinners here - and perhaps open the bowling with one.
There is no rain forecast in Potchefstroom on matchday. We should get in a full fixture.
ENG-U19 vs WI-U19 Betting Tips
England have plenty of momentum. They are undefeated this tournament. Their bowling resources look stronger than what the West Indies have to offer.
Bet on 1.51 favourites England Under-19 to beat 2.56 underdogs West Indies Under-19 in this match.
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McKinney is in a good position to impress again. His shot selection and stroke play have been confident and effective. The captain will have the chance to score quickly during the opening powerplay again.
Andrew is the proud owner of one of only three centuries this tournament. He is also the highest run-scorer of the competition so far. Anticipate another big showing from him.
Sealy has taken five wickets in two matches in this year's Under-19 World Cup. Conditions in Potchefstroom should suit the left-arm spinner.
Who will win ENG-U19 vs WI-U19
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Cricket Betting Tips
- Highest opening partnership - India W (1.55) and 1 more BANW vs INDW betting tip
- Total runs in the highest scoring over of the match - Over 22.5 (1.95) and 2 more MI vs SRH betting tips
- Nazmul Hossain Shanto to become the top batter. - 4.10 and 3 more BAN vs ZIM betting tips
- Delhi Capitals to win the toss - 1.90 and 4 more DC vs RR betting tips
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