Here’s a comprehensive guide to the best betting options for the second Test between England and West Indies at Trent Bridge, starting on July 18.
England registered a thumping win by an innings and 114 runs in the opening game of the three-match Test series against West Indies, and gave a fitting farewell to their greatest bowler ever James Anderson. As for the World Test Championship, West Indies are sixth on the table with 16 points from five games whereas England are at the bottom with 33 points from 11 Tests.
The Lord’s Test witnessed Gus Atkinson shine on his debut as he ran through the Windies line-up with a stunning 7 for 45. Having bowled out the opponents for 121, England posted 371 runs in their first innings on the back of fifties from Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, and the debutant Jamie Smith. Atkinson snared five wickets in the second innings while Anderson recorded figures of 3 for 32 in his final outing.
The home side will be hoping to clinch the series lead at Trent Bridge whereas West Indies will be desperate to keep the series alive.
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Where to watch England vs West Indies 2nd Test live
For those in India, the England vs. West Indies Test series can be watched live on the FanCode streaming platform. You can purchase a match pass for the second Test at INR 25 or a tour pass, covering all three Tests, for INR 49.
In the United Kingdom, the Test matches will be broadcast on Sky Sports Cricket. Sky Sports subscribers can stream the series live via the Sky Go app on various devices, including smartphones and tablets.
Matches are also accessible on NOW, which offers streaming options via computers, smart TVs, phones, and consoles, and can be accessed through TNT Sports.
Possible XI: England vs West Indies
Let us now take you through the possible playing XIs of the two teams to help you with the best odds for the England vs West Indies 2nd Test.
England have a pretty settled batting unit comprising Ben Stokes, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope. The young wicket-keeper Jamie Smith grabbed his chance with both hands and so did fast bowler Gus Atkinson. Following Anderson’s retirement, England have called up Mark Wood to the side.
West Indies, led by Kraigg Brathwaite, have an inexperienced side and will need Kirk McKenzie, Alick Athanaze, Jason Holder, Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales, and Shamar Joseph to put up a better performance. Gudakesh Motie was impressive with the ball for the visitors.
England: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jamie Smith (wk), Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Mark Wood, Shoaib Bashir
West Indies: Kraigg Brathwaite (c), Mikyle Louis, Kirk McKenzie, Alick Athanaze, Kavem Hodge, Jason Holder, Joshua Da Silva (wk), Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie
England vs West Indies: Head-to-Head
England and West Indies have been one of the oldest rivals in Test cricket, spanning nearly a century. They have competed against each other in 163 Tests, with England winning 52 times and West Indies claiming 59 games. England lead the scoreline in the last five encounters by 2-1 with two Tests resulting in draw.
England favourites to win
England will be favourites to win the second Test at odds of 1.15 on BetWinner.
Playing at home, England enters the game with a clear advantage. Their robust batting lineup features Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, and Ben Stokes. The bowling attack is equally formidable with Gus Atkinson, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood, Shoaib Bashir, and captain Stokes.
West Indies, on the other hand, fields an inexperienced side, relying on Kraigg Brathwaite, Kirk McKenzie, Joshua Da Silva and Alick Athanaze in batting. Their bowling hopes rest on Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales, and Gudakesh Motie. If you think West Indies can surprise the hosts, BetWinner offers odds of 12.00.
Venue analysis
Trent Bridge in Nottingham is known for providing balanced pitches in Test cricket, offering opportunities for both batsmen and bowlers. Swing and seam bowlers find good assistance in typical English conditions while it gets better for batting as the game progresses.
Characteristics of the venue
- The pitch generally provides seam and swing movement for fast bowlers.
- The pitch gets easier to bat on as the match progresses.
- The outfield is usually fast, making it conducive to scoring runs if the batsmen can navigate the initial challenging conditions.
England vs West Indies best odds for betting
Here are some of the betting tips based on the England vs West Indies best odds from BetWinner.
Joe Root is one of the best batters in the format and has a stellar record, with over 11800 runs at an average of 49.80, including 31 hundreds and 62 fifties. You can back Root to be the top England batter at odds of 4.33.
Harry Brook has been remarkable in Test cricket since his debut, scoring 1231 runs from 13 games at an average of 61.55 with four hundreds and eight fifties. Back him to score a fifty in the first innings at odds of 2.65.
Gus Atkinson was magnificent with the ball on debut, showing good pace and control. He picked 12 wickets in the match and you can take a punt on him to be the top bowler for England in the first innings at 2.95 odds.
Jayden Seales was the highest wicket-taker for the visitors in the first Test with four wickets. He has pretty good numbers in Test cricket, with 41 wickets from 11 games at an average of 23.75. Bet on him to be the top bowler for West Indies in the first innings at odds of 3.40.
England vs West Indies fixtures
Test
- 1st Test – July 10, 2024 – July 14, 2024 – 3:30 PM – Lord’s, London – England won by an innings and 114 runs
- 2nd Test – July 18, 2024 – July 22, 2024 – 3:30 PM – Trent Bridge, Nottingham
- 3rd Test – July 26, 2024 – July 30, 2024 – 3:30 PM – Edgbaston, Birmingham
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