USA vs ENG Match Preview
England's formidable batting lineup will likely overwhelm an American team that lacks significant experience against world-class batters. England will give you plenty of hard-hitting batters. The USA have a few players that are starting to prove themselves at the international level.
Saurabh Netravalkar could be an important pick in your team. The left-arm fast bowler has picked up four wickets at a T20I economy of just under six in the West Indies.
This is essentially a homecoming of sorts for Phil Salt. The dashing opener was born in Wales, but mostly raised in Barbados. His T20I record in the West Indies is phenomenal, averaging almost 50 and striking at just over 184.
Jos Buttler will be much better for his years of experience in a high pressure T20 environment such as the Indian Premier League. He scored the most runs and was voted player of the tournament in the 2022 IPL.
Mark Wood is impressive for reaching speeds that have clocked over 150 kilometres per hour. He has been effective in his wicket-taking ability too. He has already surpassed 50 wickets in T20Is in just over 30 games.
Adil Rashid will be hoping to spin his web around the USA. The leg-spinner has taken the most T20I wickets of any English bowler in the West Indies. He has more than double the number of wickets that second-placed Chris Jordan has.
Weather Report
Barbados is expected to experience thundershowers on matchday. The rain is scheduled to be centred around the time of the match.
Pitch Report
Barbados would have experienced heavy rain leading up to this game. The fast bowlers may enjoy a pitch which would aid their bowling.
Notable stats
The precursor to the big one
Sunday 23 June may give us a glimpse of what type of pitch to expect for the most important game of them all. The Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados is the venue for the coveted final of this year's T20 World Cup.
Team News
Shadley van Schalkwyk has had very few minutes on the park for the USA this campaign. His variations could prove difficult for the English batters. England will need to find their winning formula again. They weren't far off against group leaders South Africa, so they might want to produce a better performance with the same starting team.
USA vs ENG Probable 11
USA Playing 11
- Steven Taylor
- Andries Gous (Wk)
- Nitish Kumar
- Aaron Jones (C)
- Corey Anderson
- Milind Kumar
- Harmeet Singh
- Shadley van Schalkwyk
- Nosthush Kenjige
- Ali Khan
- Saurabh Netravalkar
ENG Playing 11
- Phil Salt
- Jos Buttler (C)
- Moeen Ali
- Jonny Bairstow
- Harry Brook
- Liam Livingstone
- Sam Curran
- Jofra Archer
- Adil Rashid
- Mark Wood
- Reece Topley
Dream11 Prediction
The USA showed a lot of resilience in their loss to South Africa, but will feel deflated after how things went against the West Indies. The Americans will be up against an English T20 powerhouse. The USA are unlikely to win this one, but expect them to show a bit of character.
Top Picks
Phil Salt: This fearless ball-striker has loved bringing up milestones in the West Indies. He has scored two centuries and two half-centuries to show for his efforts in the Caribbean.
Jos Buttler: Together with Phil Salt, the opening pair is one of the fiercest opening batting partnerships to bowl to. In 2024, Buttler has over 200 runs while striking at 150 with a batting average just under 40.
Saurabh Netravalkar: The pace bowler will want to execute his variations in the back end of the innings. He was instrumental in scripting the famous super over win against Pakistan. In 2024, he has taken four T20I wickets in seven innings when bowling between overs 16 to 20.
USA vs ENG Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (C)
Batters: Jonny Bairstow
All-rounders: Steven Taylor (VC), Moeen Ali, Sam Curran
Bowlers: Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Reece Topley, Saurabh Netravalkar
