Trinidad: West Indies coach John Dyson believes the return to fitness of all-rounder Dwayne Bravo could help the Caribbean side find the consistency they need to build on their first series win in five years.
Twenty20 International presents England with their first opportunity to take revenge on the West Indies for their 1-0 defeat in the five-Test series.
Apart from trying to mastermind England success, he personally has a point to prove, having not featured in a one-day international since the World Cup in the Caribbean two years ago, or a Twenty20 international for the last three seasons.
England have recalled all-rounder Dimitri Mascarenhas while off-spinner Gareth Batty has been added to the squad after Graeme Swann returned home for an operation on his elbow.
Andrew Strauss hasn't played a Twenty20 since 2006 and averages a measly 17.00 from three matches.
Ravi Bopara Two fifties against India late last year confirmed his promise; three other low scores reiterated the feeling of frustration for someone so clearly gifted.
Match facts
Date: Sunday March 15
Start time 2:00 pm (18:00 GMT)
West Indies | England | |
Captain | Chris Gayle | Andrew Strauss |
ICC Ranking | 10 (T20) |
4 (T20) |
Key Players | Bravo, Pollard, Edwards, Sarwan | Bopara, Pietersen, Broad, Mascarenhas |
Stats & Trivia | West Indies and England have met eachother twice in Twenty20s (not including Stanford-named matches), each side winning one apiece. | England have won six and lost eight matches in their Twenty20 history. West Indies have tied two (both versus New Zealand) and won three of their ten matches. |
Weather | The weather is expected to be fine, though there is a chance of a shower and changeable conditions in the afternoon. | |
Pitch | The match is being played in the afternoon, not evening, so there will be no evening assistance for the bowlers. | |
Current Form | LWWWA | WLWTL (Recent last) |
Head to head | Total 2, West Indies 1, England 1 |