Two unbeaten teams meet at the Home of Cricket in what could shape the top of Group B. England arrive after a 38-run win over Scotland, posting 200 and then holding Scotland to 162/7. It was a third successive win and keeps them top of the group, level on points with West Indies.
England’s batting has been a strength. Danni Wyatt has 128 runs including an unbeaten 105 at a strike rate of 143.82, Nat Sciver-Brunt has 94 at 160, and Freya Kemp has been scoring at 195.23. Amy Jones (62), Heather Knight (51) and Alice Capsey (45) have all contributed, and Dani Gibson and Kemp put on 61 off 21 balls against Scotland. The bowling may be even better: Sophie Ecclestone has seven wickets at six an over, with Kemp and Charlie Dean on five each.
West Indies come in on a three-match winning run, having beaten Sri Lanka by five wickets after bowling them out for 98. Shemaine Campbelle has 130 runs at a strike rate of 130 and Stafanie Taylor is unbeaten on 74. Hayley Matthews contributes with bat and left-arm spin, and Alleyne’s eight wickets lead a bowling group that also includes Afy Fletcher and Karishma Ramharack.
West Indies will fancy their chances, but England’s depth in both departments makes them the choice in our preview.
