After an exciting group stage competition, the Super Eight stage is live. On the second match of the Super Eight stage, West Indies is set to face England at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium. West Indies is still unbeaten in this tournament. On the other hand, England has shown great character in previous games. But before stepping into the game against England, West Indies made an interesting change. Shai Hope is missing out on the game. In this article, we will explore the reason for his absence. Find out why Shai Hope is missing from today’s T20 World Cup 2024 clash against England.
Sai Hope’s Absence:
After 40 successful group stage games, the T20 World Cup is witnessing the Super Eight stage. As the tournament went into more depth, the competition got more intense. Eight Teams are fighting hard for their dream spot. On the second game of the Super Eight stage, West Indies made an interesting change.
As West Indies England are all set to lock horns, West Indies player Shai Hope is absent from today’s playing xi. He played the last game and scored 25 runs in 17 balls. But now he is missing out on the match against England. Though the reason is not clear but it can be a tactical change by the team management.
Star Caribbean batter Roston Chase replaced him in the squad. Chase has been in good form throughout the tournament and is now set to play against England. At the time of the toss, Rovman Powell talked about the change. He said, “ Hopefully, our batters can make the most of it here. Two changes – Roston Chase in for Shai Hope, Romario in for Obed McCoy.”
Toss Update:
In this match, England won the toss and opted to bowl first. After winning the toss, Jos Buttler said, “ We’ll bowl first. It is a good wicket and we fancy a chase. One change from the last game – Mark Wood comes in for Chris Jordan. (On Livingstone) He’s fit to play a full game, a few games have been a bit sick. The West Indies is the place to be, there is a great atmosphere.”
England Playing XI: Philip Salt, Jos Buttler(w/c), Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Reece Topley.
West Indies Playing XI: Brandon King, Johnson Charles, Nicholas Pooran(w), Roston Chase, Rovman Powell(c), Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie
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