The T20I series finale between England and West Indies will be played at the iconic Ageas Bowl in Southampton on Monday, June 10 at 11 PM IST. This final clash of the series promises to be a thrilling finish, regardless of the scoreline, with both teams looking to end on a high note.
Match Details
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Match: England vs West Indies, 3rd T20I
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Date: June 10, 2025 (Monday)
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Time: 11:00 PM IST
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Venue: The Ageas Bowl, Southampton
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Live Streaming: Star Sports, Sony LIV, FanCode
Team Overview
England
Should England enter this game with a 2-0 lead, they may consider testing their bench strength, giving chances to young guns like Jacob Bethel or rotating the bowling attack. Nonetheless, the core group, including Buttler, Brook, and Duckett, will aim to maintain dominance and complete a clean sweep at home.
West Indies
If West Indies are trailing, this match will be all about pride. They’ll need their big hitters to finally fire in unison and their bowlers to find discipline and breakthroughs at regular intervals. Expect Powell, Russell, and Hetmyer to take more responsibility.
Pitch & Weather Report
The Ageas Bowl usually offers balanced conditions with a bit of help for seamers under lights, especially early on. However, it tends to flatten out later, making it favorable for chasing. Weather is expected to be clear, allowing a full game.
Probable Playing XIs
England: Tom Banton (wk), Ben Duckett, Jos Buttler, Harry Brook (c), Will Jacks, Jacob Bethel, Brydon Carse, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood, Matthew Potts, Saqib Mahmood
West Indies: Evin Lewis, Shai Hope (c & wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Romario Shepherd, Shimron Hetmyer, Andre Russell, Jason Holder, Gudakesh Motie, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph
Players to Watch
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Ben Duckett – Fluent against spin and pace, key in the top order.
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Shimron Hetmyer – Needs to play the anchor-turned-finisher role.
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Andre Russell – With bat and ball, could deliver a final punch.
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Adil Rashid – Always a wicket-taker in middle overs.
Match Prediction
England will be favorites if they carry forward their winning form. West Indies, though, are unpredictable and dangerous on their day. A high-scoring game is on the cards if the conditions remain true to form.
Prediction: England start as favorites, but West Indies could snatch a consolation win if their power-hitters come good.