England eager to get back to winning ways against Windies
After starting their campaign on a high with a comprehensive win over minnows Afghanistan, Stuart Broad's men failed big time against India in their last group match.
Chasing a competitive 171-run target, England were found wanting against the turning ball as spin duo of Harbhajan Singh and Piyush Chawla ripped apart the opposition batting line-up to bundle them out for a paltry 80.
Against India, the only English batsman to show some teeth was wicketkeeper Craig Kieswetter, who scored a 25-ball 35.
English opening combination of Alex Hales and Kieswetter has been inconsistent in the tournament so far. But come tomorrow, the onus would be on them to provide a perfect launch pad against the West Indies, which comprises of a wayward opening attack.
In Luke Wright, England possesses a dangerous number three batsmen who can tear apart any bowling line-up on his given day.
Even though he failed miserably against the Indians, Wright showed his big-hitting prowess in England's tournament opener against Afghanistan with a 55-ball 99 and skipper Broad would be banking heavily on the right-hander to produce a substantial knock again.
But come tomorrow, the task won't be easy for the English batting line-up as in mystery spinner Sunil Narine and Chris Gayle, the Caribbeans possess a dangerous spin attack.
Considering England's weakness against spin, West Indies skipper Darren Sammy could well be tempted to play leg-spinner Samuel Badri ahead of all-rounder Andre Russel.
The Englishmen, however, can fancy their chances against an erratic West Indian seam attack, which so far has looked pretty ordinary in the tournament. MORE