To qualify, England not only need to win against the USA but also hope for a South Africa victory over West Indies. However, if South Africa loses, net run rate (NRR) will come into play. Despite a slim NRR margin between England and South Africa, an England win and a South Africa loss should be sufficient for England to advance.
In their upcoming match against the USA, England will rely on Jos Buttler to deliver a standout performance. Buttler has had a lackluster tournament so far, making it crucial for him to shine with the bat, especially in the early morning conditions where USA’s Saurabh Netravalkar can be dangerous.
On the other hand, USA will look to address their top-order batting issues, with Steven Taylor and Nitish Kumar struggling for runs. With a historic World Cup run at stake, USA will need to put up a strong performance against England to cause an upset.
The match between USA and England is set to take place at Kensington Oval in Barbados. The pitch is expected to favor batsmen, as shown by Shai Hope’s explosive innings in a recent game. However, early movement for bowlers could make for an interesting contest.
Both teams have some key decisions to make in their playing XIs. USA may opt for three left-arm spinners to counter England’s right-handed batsmen, while England will rely on their pacers to dominate the opposition.
Cricket fans can look forward to an exciting matchup between USA and England, with both teams aiming for a crucial victory in the World Cup.