Windies vs England, 2nd T20I: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

The Windies have mostly been able to get the better of England in the T20 format. However, the opening match at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia saw the Three Lions emerging victorious by four wickets. The hosts, led by Jason Holder, put up a decent score first time around courtesy of Nicholas Pooran’s half-century after some early stutters.

However, the Eoin Morgan-led Three Lions came out all guns blazing and never allowed the Caribbeans to make a comeback. Jonny Bairstow chipped in with a 40-ball 68 owing to which the visitors won with seven balls to spare. The second encounter is scheduled to be played at the Warner Park, Basseterre in St Kitts and the Windies would be hoping to make a strong comeback.

Match Details:

The 2nd game of the 3-match T20I series between the Windies and England will be hosted by the Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts.

The match starts at 4:00 PM local time (8:00 PM GMT) (1:30 AM IST – Next Day).

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

Last five completed T20I matches:

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

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

Pitch Condition/Report:

Four 160+ scores during all the 4 completed CPL 2018 matches for the teams batting first.

Average first innings score: 185.25 (4 CPL 2018 matches)

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

Probable Playing XI:

Windies:

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

Bench: Devendra Bishoo, John Campbell, Obey McCoy.

England:

Jonny Bairstow, Alex Hales, Joe Root, Sam Billings/Dawid Malan, Eoin Morgan (C), Joe Denly, Tom Curran, Chris Jordan, Adil Rashid, Liam Plunkett/David Willey, Mark Wood.

Bench: Sam Curran.

Team News:

Obey McCoy has replaced Andre Russell in the squad.

Power Picks:

Tom Curran:

18 wickets from 11 Twenty20s in 2019 including a 4-wicket haul in the first T20I.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

First preference – Chris Gayle, Jonny Bairstow, Nicholas Pooran, Shai Hope, Joe Denly

2nd Tier – Eoin Morgan, Darren Bravo, Alex Hales, Tom Curran, Sheldon Cottrell

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Jonny Bairstow (C)

Batsmen – Eoin Morgan, Chris Gayle, Darren Bravo, Nicholas Pooran (VC)

All-Rounders –  Joe Denly, Tom Curran, Carlos Brathwaite

Bowlers –  Adil Rashid, Chris Jordan, Sheldon Cottrell

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Shai Hope (VC)

Batsmen – Joe Root, Chris Gayle, Nicholas Pooran, Shimron Hetmyer

All-Rounders –  Joe Denly (C), Tom Curran, Carlos Brathwaite

Bowlers –  Chris Jordan, David Willey, Ashley Nurse

Expert Advice:

Among wicketkeepers:

Shai Hope – 144 runs in his last 5 T20I innings, including four scores of 20+

Jonny Bairstow – 121 runs in last 3 T20I innings, including three scores of 25+

Probable Winners:

The Windies are most likely to make a comeback.

*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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