Table Of Contents
Preview
West Indies will play the third and final Test of the three-match series starting on July 26. (ENG vs WI) England the hosts, has an unbeatable 2-0 lead over WI. The Edgbaston in Birmingham will host the red-ball series’ final match. Given their respective standings in the World Test Championship 2023–25 cycle points table, both teams will need to win this test.
After playing 12 matches, England has five victories and six losses, placing them in sixth place on the WTC 2023–25 points table. With a percentage of 31.25, the Ben Stokes-led team now has 45 points. After losing three straight Test matches against India on their previous tour, they have only won two of the last five matches.
Conversely, the Caribbean team, who currently holds the final position in the championship points table, will be eager to defend their reputation. In the last five Test matches, they’ve only managed one victory, three losses, and one draw.
ENG vs WI
Match Information
3rd Test, Birmingham, July 26, 2024, 03:30 PM
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England beat West Indies by 10 wickets
Weather Report
Edgbaston, Birmingham
Pitch Report
Team Form (Last 5 matches)
Players Stats in Series
![Joe Root](https://images.cricket.com/players/10129_headshot_safari.png)
Joe Root
ENG
291 Runs
3 Matches
![Ollie Pope](https://images.cricket.com/players/66403_headshot_safari.png)
Ollie Pope
ENG
239 Runs
3 Matches
![Kavem Hodge](https://images.cricket.com/players/57755_headshot_safari.png)
Kavem Hodge
WI
216 Runs
3 Matches
![Jamie Smith](https://images.cricket.com/players/69554_headshot_safari.png)
Jamie Smith
ENG
207 Runs
3 Matches
![Harry Brook](https://images.cricket.com/players/66374_headshot_safari.png)
Harry Brook
ENG
197 Runs
3 Matches
![Ben Stokes](https://images.cricket.com/players/10130_headshot_safari.png)
Ben Stokes
ENG
192 Runs
3 Matches
![Gus Atkinson](https://images.cricket.com/players/69416_headshot_safari.png)
Gus Atkinson
ENG
22 Wkts
3 Matches
![Jayden Seales](https://images.cricket.com/players/73200_headshot_safari.png)
13 Wkts
3 Matches
![Chris Woakes](https://images.cricket.com/players/4321_headshot_safari.png)
Chris Woakes
ENG
11 Wkts
3 Matches
![Alzarri Joseph](https://images.cricket.com/players/64264_headshot_safari.png)
10 Wkts
3 Matches
![Mark Wood](https://images.cricket.com/players/57871_headshot_safari.png)
Mark Wood
ENG
9 Wkts
2 Matches
![Shoaib Bashir](https://images.cricket.com/players/105551_headshot_safari.png)
Shoaib Bashir
ENG
9 Wkts
3 Matches
![Ben Stokes](https://images.cricket.com/players/10130_headshot_safari.png)
Ben Stokes
ENG
3 Fifties
3 Matches
![Joe Root](https://images.cricket.com/players/10129_headshot_safari.png)
Joe Root
ENG
2 Fifties
3 Matches
![Ollie Pope](https://images.cricket.com/players/66403_headshot_safari.png)
Ollie Pope
ENG
2 Fifties
3 Matches
![Jamie Smith](https://images.cricket.com/players/69554_headshot_safari.png)
Jamie Smith
ENG
2 Fifties
3 Matches
![Ben Duckett](https://images.cricket.com/players/63082_headshot_safari.png)
Ben Duckett
ENG
2 Fifties
3 Matches
![Harry Brook](https://images.cricket.com/players/66374_headshot_safari.png)
Harry Brook
ENG
1 Fifty
3 Matches
![Joe Root](https://images.cricket.com/players/10129_headshot_safari.png)
Joe Root
ENG
122 Runs
178 Balls Faced
![Ollie Pope](https://images.cricket.com/players/66403_headshot_safari.png)
Ollie Pope
ENG
121 Runs
167 Balls Faced
![Kavem Hodge](https://images.cricket.com/players/57755_headshot_safari.png)
Kavem Hodge
WI
120 Runs
171 Balls Faced
![Harry Brook](https://images.cricket.com/players/66374_headshot_safari.png)
Harry Brook
ENG
109 Runs
132 Balls Faced
![Jamie Smith](https://images.cricket.com/players/69554_headshot_safari.png)
Jamie Smith
ENG
95 Runs
109 Balls Faced
![Joe Root](https://images.cricket.com/players/10129_headshot_safari.png)
Joe Root
ENG
87 Runs
124 Balls Faced
Probable Playing XI
Fantasy Sports Team
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ENG - 8.5 Cr
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/player-images/partner-image/Opta/1187.png)
WI - 8 Cr
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/player-images/opta-cricket/1375.png)
ENG - 9 Cr
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/player-images/opta-cricket/1087.png)
ENG - 8 Cr
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/player-images/partner-image/Opta/1161.png)
ENG - 9 Cr
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/player-images/opta-cricket/1385.png)
WI - 8.5 Cr
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/player-images/partner-image/Men/2025.png)
WI - 8 Cr
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/player-images/opta-cricket/2198.png)
ENG - 8 Cr
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/player-images/opta-cricket/9289.png)
WI - 8.5 Cr
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/player-images/opta-cricket/21605.png)
ENG - 7.5 Cr
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/player-images/partner-image/Opta/133768.png)
ENG - 6.5 Cr
Player Picks
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/player-images/10328.png)
Ollie Pope
Ollie Pope has accumulated an impressive total of 229 runs in three innings at an average of 76.3. His stellar form suggests that he can contribute significantly and potentially score crucial points in the upcoming match.
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/fc-player-images/1568.png)
Kavem Hodge
Kavem Hodge has scored 148 runs in this series. He is an attacking batter who can fetch great runs at the top for his side. He will be a key addition to your fantasy team.
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/fc-player-images/21605.png)
Gus Atkinson
Gus Atkinson has performed outstandingly performance in this series by taking sixteen wickets in this series so far. Atkinson is a must-have player in fantasy teams for this clash.
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/fc-player-images/1375.png)
Joe Root
Joe Root is among the most in-form batsmen at moment for his team. He has scored 204 runs at an average of 68 in this series so far. He can make a healthy impact once again in this match.
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/player-images/11538.png)
Harry Brook
Harry Brook is an excellent captaincy option for fantasy teams. He's in fantastic form, scoring 195 runs in this series. Brook is likely to continue performing well and potentially score big runs in the upcoming matches.
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/fc-player-images/1087.png)
Chris Woakes
Chris Woakes could be a good pick as vice-captain in this match. Woakes has aggregated 72 runs and seven wicket in this series so far. He can make a healthy impact once again in this match.
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/fc-player-images/1869.png)
Ben Duckett
Ben Duckett has scored 150 runs in this series, showcasing his good batting form. Duckett is a good budget-friendly pick for fantasy teams.
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/fc-player-images/28558.png)
Jayden Seales
Jayden Seales has excelled in the series, emerging as the highest wicket-taker for West-Indies with 10 wickets. His outstanding performance positions him a key player to have in fantasy teams.
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/fc-player-images/9289.png)
Alzarri Joseph
Alzarri Joseph will be a decent budget pick choice to consider for this game. He will be a key inclusion in fantasy squads.
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/player-images/opta-cricket/10328.png)
ENG - 8.5 Cr
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/player-images/opta-cricket/1375.png)
ENG - 9 Cr
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/player-images/1568.png)
WI - 7 Cr
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/player-images/opta-cricket/1869.png)
ENG - 8 Cr
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/player-images/opta-cricket/11538.png)
ENG - 8 Cr
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/player-images/opta-cricket/1087.png)
ENG - 8 Cr
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/player-images/partner-image/Opta/1161.png)
ENG - 9 Cr
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/player-images/opta-cricket/1385.png)
WI - 8.5 Cr
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/player-images/opta-cricket/9289.png)
WI - 8.5 Cr
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/player-images/opta-cricket/21605.png)
ENG - 7.5 Cr
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/player-images/partner-image/Opta/133768.png)
ENG - 6.5 Cr
Player Picks
![](https://images.cricket.com/players/63751_headshot_safari.png)
Hardik Pandya
Pandya has been named captain of the team and can be your captain as well. He has amassed 1271 runs and 69 wickets playing in 87 T20I matches.
![](https://images.cricket.com/players/63751_headshot_safari.png)
Hardik Pandya
Pandya has been named captain of the team and can be your captain as well. He has amassed 1271 runs and 69 wickets playing in 87 T20I matches.
![](https://images.cricket.com/players/63751_headshot_safari.png)
Hardik Pandya
Pandya has been named captain of the team and can be your captain as well. He has amassed 1271 runs and 69 wickets playing in 87 T20I matches.
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Disclaimer
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