Windies vs England, 1st ODI: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

The Test series against Windies was an absolutely disappointing one for England. While they were expected to decimate the opposition, things turned out to be in complete contrast. Even though no one really gave them a chance, the hosts punched above their weights and pulled off the series win out of nowhere.

They will hope to put up a similar show in the ODI series as well. However, the opposition is a completely different entity when it comes to 50-over cricket. They are one of the best teams in the format and will surely not throw the towel in as easily as they did in the Tests. While Windies have the home advantage, England won four out of their last five games and are on a roll currently. It should be a great contest to watch.

Match Details:

The first game of the 5-match ODI series between Windies and England will be hosted by the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados.

The match starts at 11:00 AM local time (3:00 PM GMT) (8:30 PM IST).

The game will be live on Sony ESPN and Sony ESPN HD in India. (Live streaming in Sony Liv)

Last five completed ODI matches:

Windies: L, W, L, L, L.

England: L, W, W, W, W.

Pitch Condition/Report:

It’s a great track to bat at the Kensington Oval. There will be lots of runs on offer. Sides batting first have found more success at this venue.

Average first innings score: 291.25 (Last 4 ODI matches)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 1, Lost – 3

Probable Playing XI:

Windies:

Chris Gayle, Shai Hope, Darren Bravo, Shimron Hetmyer, Nicholas Pooran, Carlos Brathwaite, Jason Holder (C), Kemar Roach, Ashley Nurse, Sheldon Cottrell, Oshane Thomas.

Bench – Fabian Allen, Devendra Bishoo, John Campbell.

England:

Jonny Bairstow, Jason Roy, Joe Root, Eoin Morgan (C), Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler, Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid, Tom Curran, Liam Plunkett.

Bench – Joe Denly, Alex Hales, David Willey, Mark Wood.

Team News:

Jason Holder completed his one-match suspension for slow-over rate and will be back leading the Windies.

Power Picks:

Shai Hope registered 3 centuries and 2 half-centuries in last ten ODI innings. He seems to be in good nick at the moment and also has three 25+ plus. However, the right-hander bagged a duck twice in these ten innings.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

First preference – Jonny Bairstow, Shai Hope, Ben Stokes, Shimron Hetmyer

2nd Tier – Eoin Morgan, Darren Bravo, Joe Root, Chris Gayle

Alternatives – Jason Roy, Jason Holder, Nicholas Pooran, Moeen Ali

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Shai Hope (C)

Batsmen – Darren Bravo, Shimron Hetmyer, Eoin Morgan, Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root (VC)

All-Rounders – Ben Stokes, Jason Holder

Bowlers – Oshane Thomas, Liam Plunkett, Adil Rashid.

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Jos Buttler

Batsmen – Chris Gayle (VC), Shimron Hetmyer, Nicholas Pooran, Jonny Bairstow (C), Jason Roy

All-Rounders – Jason Holder, Ben Stokes

Bowlers – Ashley Nurse, Tom Curran, Liam Plunkett.

Expert Advice:

Among Batsmen:

Best picks – Hetmyer, Bairstow, Root

Safe picks – Morgan, Bravo

Risky picks – Pooran, Gayle, Root

Probable Winners:

England, being the world number 1 side, are expected to take the early honours in the series.

*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.

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