India vs West Indies, 2019: 2nd ODI – Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 2nd ODI of the three-match series between India and West Indies will be played at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Vishakhapatnam.

The match starts at 1.30 PM local time & IST (8:00 AM GMT). This game can be viewed on Star Sports 1 and Star Sports 1 HD. Live Streaming will be available on Hotstar.

Preview for Dream11 Fantasy

West Indies are hurling in good form as they defeated India in the series opener of three-match series. However, they will have a golden opportunity to win the second consecutive match against the hosts and seal the series. Their top-order that comprises of Shai Hope, Shimron Hetmyer is in red hot form with the bat. The duo scored brilliant centuries in 1st ODI and will look to replicate their form in the upcoming game as well.

The bowling unit also did a good job as the likes of Sheldon Cottrell, Keemo Paul and Alzarri Joseph didn’t allow the Indian batsmen to pile big runs against them. On the other hand, the 1st ODI was an eye-opener for Virat Kohli and Co. and they must’ve understood that it isn’t easy to go past the visitors. The hosts will bank on their heavy-duty batting line up that has Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, and KL Rahul in order to win the 2nd ODI.

Team India’s bowling unit will have to learn from the mistakes that they committed in the series opener and has to come up with some thumping performances in the upcoming match. Moreover, there are chances that the Indian skipper can look to play with three spinners in the 2nd ODI  and that means Shivam Dube might have to warm the bench in a crucial game.

Weather Condition/Report

The sky will be clear with no chances of rain on the match day. However, the temperature is expected to deviate between 23 and 28 Degree Celsius throughout the day according to Accuweather.

Pitch Report

The track at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium is expected to go in favour of the batsmen. They will have a great time facing the fast bowlers, who will not get much assistance from the wicket. On the other hand, spin heads will make a significant impact on the outcome of the match as they start getting a turn from the wicket. However, the team winning the toss will look to field first as the chasing teams have been on the winning end on most occasions at this venue.

Average first innings score: 283 (8 ODIs played at the venue)

Record of the chasing teams: Won – 5; Lost 2; Tie/NR – 1

Team News

(Will update if there is any news)

Probable Playing XIs:

India

Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli (C), Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant (WK), Kedar Jadhav, Ravindra Jadeja, Deepak Chahar, Shivam Dube/Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami.

Bench – Mayank Agarwal, Manish Pandey, Shivam Dube/Yuzvendra Chahal, Shardul Thakur

West Indies

Shai Hope (WK), Sunil Ambris, Shimron Hetmyer, Nicolas Pooran, Roston Chase, Kieron Pollard (C), Jason Holder, Keemo Paul, Sheldon Cottrell, Hayden Walsh, Alzarri Joseph

Bench: Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Romario Shepherd, Khary Pierre

Top Picks:

Virat Kohli has a commendable record at this venue, who has scored 556 runs in five games at an average of 139. Statistically, he has mustered 373 runs in three matches at this venue against West Indies. This al makes him a hot favourite pick for any Dream11 Fantasy Side.

Rohit Sharma will be another wise pick, who has an average of 45.75 on this ground with a best of 90*. He will look to click a good knock with the bat in the 2nd ODI. This ground is also lucky for Shimron Hetmyer, the left-hand batsman from West Indies, who has scored 94 runs in his one game played. He can be a worthy player for fantasy side.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options –Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shimron Hetmyer

Vice-captain options – Kieron Pollard, Jason Holder, Shreyas Iyer

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper –  Nicolas Pooran

Batters – Rohit Sharma (VC), KL Rahul, Virat Kohli (C), Shimron Hetmyer

All-Rounders – Kieron Pollard, Ravindra Jadeja

Bowlers – Sheldon Cottrell, Kuldeep Yadav, Deepak Chahar, Mohammed Shami

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Nicolas Pooran, Rishabh Pant

Batters – Rohit Sharma, Shreyas Iyer (VC), Virat Kohli (C)

All-Rounders – Kieron Pollard, Jason Holder

Bowlers – Sheldon Cottrell, Kuldeep Yadav, Deepak Chahar, Alzarri Joseph

Expert Advice

Kuldeep Yadav is struggling with the ball for long. But, his calibre to turn the ball in order to get wickets cannot be neglected. Moreover, the wicket at which the 2nd ODI will be played is expected to be spin-friendly and that makes him an important player for any Grand League Side.

Probable Winners

India is expected to win the match against West Indies in the 2nd ODI.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.