England will face West Indies in the final T20 International of the three-match series at the Rose Bowl in Southampton on Tuesday (June 10).
The hosts, England, have already secured an unassailable 2-0 lead in the T20I series, showcasing dominant performances in the first two encounters. This formidable display follows a resounding 3-0 clean sweep in the preceding One-Day International series, leaving the West Indies without a win on this tour so far. For the West Indies, this game isn’t just about avoiding a T20I whitewash; it’s about preventing a complete white-ball series clean sweep at the hands of England. They will be desperately looking to improve their performance, find some momentum, and end their white-ball leg of the tour with a much-needed victory to salvage pride.
Rose Bowl Pitch Report:
The pitch at Southampton’s Rose Bowl has traditionally offered a fair contest between bat and ball, making it one of the more balanced surfaces in English cricket. While there is often a hint of early seam movement for fast bowlers, especially under overcast conditions, the wicket tends to flatten out as the match progresses, allowing batters to settle in and play their strokes with greater confidence. Historically, teams winning the toss here have often opted to bat first, aiming to capitalize on the relatively fresh surface before it slows down slightly.
Southampton Weather Forecast
The weather forecast for the 3rd T20I between England and West Indies at Southampton’s Rose Bowl suggests a mixed bag of conditions, with rain predicted on Friday. The temperature is expected to hover around 23°C during the day, dipping to about 14°C at night, accompanied by moderate humidity levels near 68% and light winds at 11 km/h. Although precipitation chances are around 20%, on-and-off showers could interrupt play or cause brief delays. The overcast skies and passing drizzle might aid seam bowlers early on, adding swing and movement through the air. However, with periods of dryness forecasted between rain spells, there’s still a reasonable chance of a result if the rain stays light or intermittent. All in all, weather interruptions can’t be ruled out entirely, but the prospect of some exciting cricket still remains strong.
Probable playing XI of England and West Indies for the 3rd T20I
England: Tom Banton, Ben Duckett, Jos Buttler (wk), Jamie Smith, Harry Brook (c), Will Jacks, Jacob Bethell, Liam Dawson, Brydon Carse, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood
West Indies: Evin Lewis, Johnson Charles, Shai Hope (c/wk), Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder, Rostan Chase, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie
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