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ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024- 46th Match- Super 8 Group 2- USA vs West Indies- Cricket Match Predictions - June 22nd
Here are the Fantasy Cricket Predictions and Betting Tips for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Super 8 Group 2 match to be played between USA and West Indies, on June 22nd.
Match 46- Super 8 Group 2 - USA vs West Indies (Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, St Lucia, Gros Islet)
Current Form USA:
USA have not started well in the Super 8's. They lost against South Africa in their first game of the Super 8's.
The top run scorer for USA in the competition is Andries Gous with 182 runs to his name.
The top wicket taker for USA in the competition is Saurabh Netravalkar with 7 scalps under his belt.
In their previous match USA lost against South Africa by 18 runs.
South Africa batted first and they posted a total of 194 for 4 in 20 overs. Quinton de Kock started off very well and while he was batting, it looked like South Africa will reach 200+ easily. The middle order struggled to find timing and South Africa had to settle for 194, when at one point they were aiming 210+.
During the chase, USA started off well with Steven Taylor finding the middle of his bat on numerous occasions. The other top order batters simply threw their wicket away after the dismissal of Steven Taylor. Andries Gous held his nerve though and didn't play any rash shot, keeping them for the death overs. Gous scored 80 runs. He was involved in a solid partnership of 91 runs with Harmeet Singh. Both tried their best but failed to take USA home as they fell short by 18 runs in the end.
Current Form West Indies:
West Indies have not started off ideally in the Super 8's. They lost against England in their first Super 8 game.
The top run scorer for West Indies in the World Cup is Nicholas Pooran with 200 runs to his name.
The top wicket taker for West Indies in the World Cup is Akeal Hosein with 9 scalps under his belt.
In their previous match, West Indies lost against England by 8 wickets.
West Indies batted first and they posted a total of 180 for 4 in 20 overs. The start was very promising for the Caribbean side. Charles scored 38 at the top of the order while Nicholas Pooran made 36 runs. Rovman Powell provided the much needed impetus into the innings with his whirlwind knock of 36 runs in 17 balls. Once he was dismissed though, West Indies lost their way and kept losing wickets in regular succession. As a result, they had to settle for an under par total of 180 in 20 overs of play.
During the chase, England lost Jos Buttler early on but Philip Salt looked in great rhythm. He kept the hopes for a successful chase alive. Salt smashed 87 off 47 balls while Jonny Bairstow scored 48 runs. Both stayed not out and steered their side home with 8 wickets in hand.
Let’s have a look at the squads:
West Indies
Rovman Powell (c), Alzarri Joseph, Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Shai Hope, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Gudakesh Motie, Nicholas Pooran, Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd
USA
Monank Patel (captain), Aaron Jones (vice-Captain), Andries Gous, Corey Anderson, Ali Khan, Harmeet Singh, Jessy Singh, Milind Kumar, Nisarg Patel, Nitish Kumar, Noshtush Kenjige, Saurabh Nethralvakar, Shadley Van Schalkwyk, Steven Taylor, Shayan Jahangir. Reserve Players: Gajanand Singh, Juanoy Drysdale, Yasir Mohammad.
Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay
Who will win the toss? – USA
Who will win?- West Indies
Top Batter (Runs Scored) - Rovman Powell (West Indies), Corey Anderson (USA)
Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Gudakesh Motie (West Indies), Saurabh Netravalkar (USA)
Most Sixes – Rovman Powell (West Indies), Corey Anderson (USA)
Player of the Match- Rovman Powell (West Indies)
Team Scores Batting first –West Indies 170+, USA 155+
Match Handicap: West Indies
*NB these predictions may be changed nearer the start of the match once the final starting teams have been announced and we will be running ‘In-Play’ features, so stay tuned.
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