If there’s heavy dew, batting first is a big advantage because it makes the ball hard to grip. Both sides have serious batting firepower, but unreliable attacks, so we can expect runs.
Did no one tell Hope that tails never fails? England are fielding as having looked at the stats, they think that’s the play at the Wankhede; Jamie Overton is in for Luke Wood.
West Indies would’ve batted too, and also make one chance, Matthew Frode out and Roston Chase in, a tactical move replacing a paceman with a spinner.
It’s time for the toss. There’s confusion of whether Brook or Hope toss, it’s Brook, and Hope calls heads.
In Colombo, Australia, 182-6, are giving Ireland, 115-9 off 16.4, a doing. Oh, and as I type, they taken the final wicket to secure a 67-run victory.
