After remaining unbeaten within the group stage, the West Indies slumped to an eight-wicket loss to defending champions England of their opening Tremendous Eight fixture, paying the value for taking part in out as many as 51 dot balls and failing to rotate strike.
The heavy defeat to England has not solely pushed Ravman Powell and his males to the underside of the group however they now have -1.343 web run price and have to win huge to maintain their hopes of lifting the title at residence alive.
USA, alternatively, have not received any recreation since their victory in opposition to Pakistan earlier this month. However they gave a very good account of themselves in opposition to India and virtually shocked South Africa, falling simply 18 runs in need of the Proteas’ 194/four in opposition to a high-quality bowling assault.
The co hosts of the event have proven that they aren’t right here simply to make up numbers and are to not be taken evenly. They’ve performed an aggressive model of cricket to date and in probability will proceed to take action within the coming matches.
Nonetheless, their weak spot is their inexperienced bowling assault that generally lacks self-discipline, and the West Indies, who’re blessed with huge hitters like Nicholas Pooran, Andre Rusell, Powel, will wish to capitalise on that.
Although they’ve their backs in opposition to the partitions, West Indies coach Darren Sammy asserted their “spirits aren’t dampened”.
Brandon King, who suffered a aspect pressure and was compelled to retire damage in opposition to England, stays a uncertain starter for the hosts. If he would not get well, Shimron Hetmyer may take King’s place within the taking part in XI.
USA have been with out skipper Monank Patel since their recreation in opposition to Pakistan.