WI vs ENG Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Predicted Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For 1st ODI

The visitors are short of many key members like skipper Jos Buttler, Harry Brook, and Mark Wood among others in the ODI series.

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Preview

The West Indies is all set to cross swords against England in the first ODI game of the three-match series, commencing on October 31st at the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium in Antigua. Meanwhile, cricket fans can have a close look at the Dream 11 fantasy team and can scroll down to get the captaincy pick, top pick, budget pick, pitch report, and conditions ahead of the series opener.

The West Indies cricket team have suffered a 3-0 defeat against Sri Lanka in their last ODI series, and they will be aiming to mark a return in the forthcoming ODI series against the Three Lions. The home team consists of many impactful players, with the likes of Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, and Shai Hope, who can bring out their best performances on their home soil and defeat the 2019 ODI World Cup champions.

On the flip side, the visitor's side will be led by Liam Livingstone in the absence of regular skipper Jos Buttler. The Three Lions have suffered defeat by 2-1 against Pakistan in the Test series and will be eyeing a comeback match. In addition, the side has earlier suffered defeat by 3-2 against Australia in the five matches of the ODI series. The 2019 ODI World Cup champions will look forward to returning to form in the white-ball game.

Match Information

West Indies vs England, 1st ODI

England tour of West Indies, 31 Oct 2024, Thur, 11:30 PM IST, Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua

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00:22:37:48

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Weather Report

stadiumSir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua

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30.1°C

humidity77% (Humidity)

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Injury and availability news

England skipper Jos Buttler has been ruled out of West Indies ODIs, with Liam Livingstone set to lead the team in his absence. In contrast, West Indies have named Shimron Hetmyer in the ODI series. He replaces Alick Athanaze, marking the only change in their team from the recently concluded Sri Lanka series.

Pitch Report

The pitch at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua is known for being balanced and offering help to both batters and bowlers. Average score of this venue has been 250 with pacers dominating here as compared to spin department.

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Player Picks

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Brandon King WI | BAT

He will be opening the innings for the Windies side in the next game. He has a decent outing in the Sri Lanka series, hammering 46 runs in the last 3 ODIs. The stylish right-handed batter will be looking to give the great start to his side in the series opener to take lead. One can look to have him as a captaincy pick in your Dream 11 team.

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Liam Livingstone ENG | ALL

The English all-rounder will be leading the side in the absence of regular skipper Jos Buttler. He will be looking to contribute with both bat and the ball in the series opener to make sure his side takes the lead in the series opener. In addition, he was magnificent in the ODI series against Australia and would be looking to carry his great form in the forthcoming series. His performance with both bat and the ball can give you many fantasy points! Go for him.

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Sherfane Rutherford WI | BAT

The star cricketer was star performer for the West Indies in the last series against Charith Asalanka and Co., making 204 runs and hammering half centuries in each game. One must go for him owing to his red-hot form. He will be looking to boost the middle and the lower order of the game and might pose big threat to England side in the series opener.

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Alick Athanaze

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Jos Buttler

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Last Updated On - Oct 30 2024 8:54 PM

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Philip Salt

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Shai Hope

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Will Jacks

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Sherfane Rutherford
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Brandon King
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Sam Curran

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Liam Livingstone

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Jofra Archer

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Adil Rashid

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Reece Topley

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Gudakesh Motie

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