Windies vs England, 3rd ODI: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Windies have continued to strangle the visitors in the ODI series as well. Rather after the first couple of matches, the Caribbean side has gained more than their opponents while England have a few issues to address. Their bowling especially has been poor conceding 360 and 289 runs in the first two ODIs so far. Also, the collapse in the previous game has raised a few questions.

Jason Holder-led Windies, on the other hand, defied the odds in the second match as someone or the other put their hand up when the team needed runs with the bat and breakthroughs with the ball. With series levelled at 1-1 now, the third ODI becomes massive for both the teams and they would be eyeing to take a crucial lead. Both the teams are expected to go unchanged into this game and hope for the best.

Match Details:

The second game of the 5-match ODI series between Windies and England will be hosted by the National Cricket Stadium in St George’s, Grenada.

The match starts at 9:30 AM local time (3:00 PM GMT) (7:00 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: W, L, L, W, L.

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

Pitch Condition/Report:

Average first innings score: 257 (Last 5 ODI matches)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 3, Lost – 2

Probable Playing XI:

Windies:

Chris Gayle, John Campbell, Shai Hope, Darren Bravo, ShimronHetmyer, Carlos Brathwaite, Jason Holder(C), Ashley Nurse, DevendraBishoo, Sheldon Cottrell, Oshane Thomas.

Bench –Fabian Allen, Nicholas Pooran,Kemar Roach.

England:

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

Bench –Joe Denly, Liam Plunkett, Alex Hales, David Willey.

Team News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Power Picks:

Joe Root vs Windies in ODIs:

698 runs in 12 innings at an average of 69.8 with three 100s and three 50s.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

First preference –Eoin Morgan, Joe Root, Chris Gayle

2nd Tier –Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Roy, Ben Stokes, Sheldon Cottrell

Alternatives –Jason Holder, Jonny Bairstow, Darren Bravo

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Keeper – Shai Hope

Batsmen – Eoin Morgan (C), Joe Root, Jason Roy, Chris Gayle, Shimron Hetmyer

All-Rounders – Ben Stokes (VC), Jason Holder

Bowlers – Mark Wood, Sheldon Cottrell, Oshane Thomas.

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Grand/Mega Leagues:

Keeper – Jos Buttler

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

All-Rounders – Ben Stokes, Carlos Brathwaite, Jason Holder

Bowlers – Adil Rashid, Tom Curran, Sheldon Cottrell.

Expert Advice:

Mark Wood, Tom Curran and Oshane Thomas have to be considered among bowlers for picking the likes of Gayle, Root, Roy, Morgan and Hetmyer in one go.

Probable Winners:

England is expected to come back strongly and take a lead 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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