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PREVIEW: England two down heading into vital third T20 against Windies

West Indies have the edge and are out to secure the series with victory in the third of five T20Is.

Sam Curran of England
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West Indies have the edge and are out to secure the series with victory in the third of five T20Is.

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England haven’t got to grips with conditions terribly well but should benefit from playing a second match at the same venue.

Formerly known as Queen’s Park, the National Stadium in Grenada hosts another stop in this T20I series. The win in the second T20I gave the West Indies their third triumph in seven matches.

West Indies opener Brandon King carried his bat in the second T20I for an unbeaten 85. King gave over to the hitting of Rovman Powell well, and the West Indies can only hope for more foundational knocks.

Gudakesh Motie had England on the defensive, and considering they could only get nine runs from his four overs and wound up losing by just ten, it is clear where the tourists could improve, but the spinner will be prepared for an assault and could be in the wickets if it is attempted.

Alzarri Joseph proved to be the man willing to give something away to get a scalp in the second T20I and now has license as the lead strike bowler.

If Kyle Mayers finds his best form alongside King doing well, the West Indies’ potential to do damage will go through the roof.

Sam Curran’s knock was the big positive for England from the disappointing second T20I loss, but he may feel culpable for the teasing chase losing steam.

Adil Rashid was the bowler whom the West Indies looked to shut out, although he still managed two wickets in the second match of the series.

England are loaded with bowling options and bat deep, but the decision-making within the camp has been questionable.

In-form Harry Brook has been deprived of any real time out in the middle, and the order hasn’t been stable at all.

Tymal Mills return is gathering steam and that is another big positive for England going forward.

Verdict: West Indies

The West Indies should be able to land the killer blow.

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