The West Indies would now be performing in the T20 World Cup 2024 as its next assignment. It is the host of the T20 2024 World Cup, along with the USA. The team has won the title twice and is now working hard to win the third one. They are among the strong contenders for the tournament.
Group of West Indies Cricket Team
West Indies is placed in Group C of T20 World Cup 2024. It would compete against New Zealand, Afghanistan, Uganda and Papua New Guinea. The group is a combination of experienced teams and newcomers. The mix would make for an interesting set of matches in the World Cup.
Who would be the captain of the 2024 T20 World Cup squad of the West Indies?
The T20 squad of the West Indies team would be led by Rovman Powell. He is a Jamaican cricketer known as middle order batter and a medium fast bowler. He made his ODI debut on November 16, 2016 and for T20Is on March 26’ 2017.
Rovman Powell has a record of scoring 107 runs off 53 balls on January 26, 2022, against England. He showed his power hitting capabilities by hitting 10 sixes during the match.
Batting & Fielding Stats of Rovaman Powell
Rovman Powell batting and fielding stats are below:
| FORMAT | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | BF | SR | 100s | 50s |
| ODIs | 51 | 48 | 3 | 979 | 101 | 1153 | 84.9 | 1 | 2 |
| T20Is | 71 | 61 | 11 | 1312 | 107 | 906 | 144.81 | 1 | 6 |
| T20s | 219 | 198 | 40 | 3889 | 107 | 2784 | 139.69 | 1 | 15 |
Bowling Stats of Rovman Powell
Rovman Powell Bowling States are below:
| FORMAT | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Econ | SR |
| ODIs | 51 | 15 | 280 | 275 | 3 | 1/7 | 5.89 | 93.3 |
| T20Is | 71 | 13 | 125 | 206 | 5 | 2/31 | 9.88 | 25 |
| T20s | 219 | 52 | 629 | 1120 | 26 | 2/21 | 10.68 | 24.1 |
West Indies T20 Squad Players List
The player list for the T20 West Indies Cricket World Cup Squad is below:
| Player Name | Role | Batting Style | Bowling Style | Special Notes |
| Rovman Powell | Batter | Right-hand bat | Right-arm medium | Captain |
| Alzarri Joseph | Bowler | Right-hand bat | Right-arm fast | Vice Captain |
| Johnson Charles | Batter | Right-hand bat | – | Wicketkeeper |
| Roston Chase | Allrounder | Right-hand bat | Right-arm offbreak | |
| Shimron Hetmyer | Batter | Left-hand bat | – | |
| Jason Holder | Allrounder | Right-hand bat | Right-arm fast-medium | |
| Shai Hope | Batter | Right-hand bat | – | Wicketkeeper |
| Akeal Hosein | Bowler | Left-hand bat | Left-arm orthodox | |
| Shamar Joseph | Bowler | Right-hand bat | Right-arm fast-medium | |
| Brandon King | Batter | Right-hand bat | – | |
| Gudakesh Motie | Bowler | Right-hand bat | Left-arm orthodox | |
| Nicholas Pooran | Batter | Left-hand bat | – | Wicketkeeper |
| Andre Russell | Allrounder | Right-hand bat | Right-arm fast-medium | |
| Sherfane Rutherford | Batter/Allrounder | Left-hand bat | Right-arm medium-fast | |
| Romario Shepherd | Allrounder | Right-hand bat | Right-arm medium-fast |
West Indies Matches for T20 World Cup 2024
The first T20 World Cup 2024 match of the West Indies National Team will take place on February 2 against PNG on June 2’ 2024. The remaining matches for the team are below:
| Match Number | Teams Competing | Date | Time (UTC) | Venue |
| Match 2 | West Indies vs. Papua New Guinea | Sunday, 02 June 2024 | 14:30 | Guyana National Stadium, Guyana |
| Match 18 | West Indies vs. Uganda | Sunday, 09 June 2024 | 00:30 | Guyana National Stadium, Guyana |
| Match 26 | West Indies vs. New Zealand | Thursday, 13 June 2024 | 00:30 | Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba |
| Match 40 | West Indies vs. Afghanistan | Tuesday, 18 June 2024 | 00:30 | Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia |
The West Indies are now aiming to become the first team to win the T20 World Cup. They have already been victorious in the 2012 and 2016 T20 World Cups. With their experience and the home advantage this year, the team is all set to give their all.
FAQ the West
Q. How old is Rovman Powell?
Rovman Powell will turn 31 years old in 2024.
Q. Who is the captain of the West Indies T20 World Cup Squad 2024?
Rovman Powell is the West Indies T20 World Cup Squad 2024.
Q. Who is the Vice Captain of the West Indies T20 World Cup Squad 2024?
Alzarri Joseph is the vice-captain of the West Indies T20 World Cup squad 2024.
Q. Who are the wicketkeepers of the West Indies T20 World Cup Squad 2024?
Shai Hope and Nicholas Pooran are the wicketkeepers of the West Indies T20 World Cup Squad 2024.
Q. How many times have the West Indies won the T20 World Cup?
The West Indies have won the Cricket World Cup twice, in 2014 and 2016.
