WI vs ENG: T20I series – 5 players to watch out for
The finalists of the 2016 T20 World Cup are all set to face each other in a five-match T20I series. Considering the fact that West Indies were absolutely humiliated by England during the ICC T20 WC 2021, they would want to avenge it.
The Brits, on the other hand, would want to continue their good form in the shortest format of the game. However, both teams have some players who are capable of single-handedly winning matches. So, who are the players to watch out for in this series?
Here are 5 players to watch out for in the West Indies vs England T20I series:
1) Moeen Ali
In the recent past, Moeen Ali has been in superb form in the shortest format of the game. Not only can he bash the spinners in the middle overs, but he can also bowl economical spells as well. Besides, he was one of the best performers for England in the ICC T20 WC 2021. As a matter of fact, when the two teams last played a T20I, he was the player of the match.
2) Adil Rashid
Over the years, Adil Rashid has been one of England’s biggest match-winners in T20Is. His ability to pick wickets at regular intervals is something every captain dreams of having. Moreover, some of the batters of the West Indies struggle against wrist-spin and thus, he can exploit their weakness.
3) Kieron Pollard
The limited-overs skipper of the Windies is an absolute beast, who hits sixes for fun. The veteran has scored 1468 T20I runs in 76 innings. Irrespective of the opposition bowlers, he can change the completion of the match within a matter of a few deliveries. With one of the best T20I finishers in the opposition, the English bowlers need to be wary of his threat.
4) Nicholas Pooran
Despite his current form being topsy-turvy, Nicholas Pooran is a gem of a player. His hitting abilities are tailor-made for the shortest format of the game. Despite generally batting in the middle-order, the keeper-batter has scored four fifties in this format of the game. Thus, he is expected to wreak havoc in the upcoming series
5) Saqib Mahmood
Saqib Mahmood’s ability to generate the extra pace is one of a kind. In the absence of Mark Wood and Jofra Archer, he is expected to come good. Besides, the Pollard-led side haven’t been too good against express pacers of late.
