WI vs ENG 11Wickets Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update for 1st Test Match

Preview:

West Indies and England lock horns in the three-match test series the first of which begins on Tuesday in Antigua before matches in Barbados and Guyana. England has won only 1 series in the Caribbean during the past 54 years and come to this tour with a pretty young side picked after the Ashes drubbing. West Indies have been inconsistent in this format but have always done well at home and so they will be up for this challenge and both sides will eye some valuable WTC points.

Match Details:

West Indies vs England, 1st Test

Venue: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua

Date & Time: March 8-12 at 07:30 PM IST and 10:00 AM Local Time

Live Streaming: Fancode

WI vs ENG, 1st Test Pitch Report:

A straw-colored, intermittently cracked surface awaits, although it’s anyone’s guess at this stage how it will play. West Indies and Sri Lanka played out two high-scoring draws in the ground’s most recent contests last year. The forecast is overcast and pacers will enjoy it.

Injury News:

Ollie Robinson was injured in the warm-up match and will be unavailable for selection.

WI vs ENG, 1st Test Probable Playing XIs:

West Indies

Kraigg Brathwaite (c), John Campbell, Nkrumah Bonner, Jermaine Blackwood, Kyle Mayers, Jason Holder, Joshua Da Silva (wk), Kemar Roach, Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales, Veerasammy Permaul

England

Alex Lees, Zak Crawley, Joe Root (c), Dan Lawrence, Ben Stokes, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Foakes (wk), Chris Woakes, Craig Overton, Mark Wood, Jack Leach

Top Picks for WI vs ENG 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Joe Root has been the best batter from England in the past few years having a stellar record of 9600 runs in 114 Test matches at an average of 49.

Jason Holder has scored 2477 runs at an average of 31 and also has picked up 138 wickets at an impressive average of 27. He will be a key player for this match

Kraig Brathwaite has been in good form recently and has scored 4402 runs in 74 Test matches at an average of 32.

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for WI vs ENG 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root, Jermaine Blackwood, Zak Crawley, Ben Stokes, Chris Woakes (vc), Jason Holder (c), Kyle Mayers, Alzarri Joseph, Kemar Roach, Mark Wood

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for WI vs ENG 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Ben Foakes, Joe Root, Daniel Lawrence, Kraig Brathwaite, Ben Stokes (c), Chris Woakes, Jason Holder (vc), Kyle Mayers, Alzarri Joseph, Kemar Roach, Craig Overton

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain Options: Jason Holder & Ben Stokes

Vice-Captain Options: Chris Woakes & Joe Root

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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.