World Cup, Eng vs WI: Toss, team news, pitch report, weather

England captain Eoin Morgan won the toss and opted to bowl against West Indies at Hampshire Bowl in Southampton.

Published : Jun 14, 2019 14:59 IST

Jofra Archer will play a key role after England won the toss and opted to field.
Jofra Archer will play a key role after England won the toss and opted to field.
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Jofra Archer will play a key role after England won the toss and opted to field.

England captain Eoin Morgan won the toss and opted to bowl against West Indies at Hampshire Bowl in Southampton on Friday.

Team news: West Indies has three changes with Evin Lewis, Andre Russell and Shannon Gabriel coming into the team. England fields the same side.

Pitch report: The pitch had been under covers since yesterday but appears to be hard with now grass.

Weather: There has been lot of rain but today the skies are clear. It's bright and sunny.

Quotes:

Eoin Morgan: The wicket has been under covers for last 24 hours. There has been a lot of rain around and we feel there would be some moisture on it.

Jason Holder: Opportunity for our guys to get some runs first. There is a lot at stake. We guys have planned well for this game and we are up for it. It is a matter of adapting to particular individuals on that day.

Playing XIs:

England: Jason Roy, Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root, Eoin Morgan (capt), Jos Buttler (wk), Ben Stokes, Chris Woakes, Liam Plunkett, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood.

West Indies: Chris Gayle, Evin Lewis, Shai Hope (wk), Nicholas Pooran, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder (capt), Andre Russell, Carlos Brathwaite, Sheldon Cottrell, Shannon Gabriel, Oshane Thomas.

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