England vs Westindies World Cup 2011

People in India are just crazy about cricket. Every match played in the cricket world creates a lot of excitement in the country. The match between England and West indies which is the 36th match of the 2011 world cup tournament promises to be a nail biting one. In order to experience the true essence of the match you can travel to Chennai in case you cannot make it to Chennai then you can watch it on ESPN and DD National.

Match Timing and Venue

The venue for the match between England and West Indies is the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The match will be played on the 17 March at at 14:30 p.m. IST. It will be a day night match and although it is a Thursday the stadium is assumed to be packed.

How to Reach MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai

The MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai is situated in Chepauk in Chennai. The distance of the stadium from the Chennai Anna International Airport is 9.78 Km and from the Chennai Central Railway Station is also the same. It takes approximately 25 minutes to reach the MA Chidambaram Stadium by cab, auto rickshaw or bus. There are also a number of hotels that you can put in while your stay in Bengaluru. Some of the important landmarks near the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai are; Taj Mount Hotel, Hotel Mallika and The Pride.

Strength of Team England and Team Westindies

The England vs West Indies World Cup 2011 match is definitely going to be an interesting one. Both these teams are almost equally powerful and have excellent past world cup records. However this year England seems to be having a slight edge over West Indies because of its strong batting line up. The players to watch out for in the England squad are Andrew Strauss. West Indies on the other hand is also a strong side and cannot be underestimated.

Tickets

You can purchase the tickets for the England vs West Indies World Cup 2011 Match from the various retail counters opened by the ICC in India. You also have the option of purchasing the tickets online by logging on to the official ICC cricket world cup website.

Live Score

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Last Updated on 01 April 2011