England vs West Indies, 2020: 3rd Test: 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details

The 3rd Test of the three-match series between England and West Indies will be played at the Old Trafford in Manchester.

This match starts at 11 AM local time (3:30 PM IST) (10 AM GMT). It will be live on Sony Six and Sony Six HD. Live streaming will be available on Sony LIV.

Preview

England and West Indies will face-off for one last time in the three-match Test series. The series is levelled with one match to go and both the sides will give their best efforts to win the Wisden Trophy. It is currently with the visitors and a draw is also enough for them to retain the trophy. However, England go in as favourites after they made a comeback in the previous game.

Weather Report

The skies will stay cloudy throughout the five days for this match. Rain might not be much of a hindrance but light can be.

Pitch Report

The surface at the Old Trafford is likely to help the pacers again thanks to the weather conditions. However, the pitch is also decent for batting if you bat like Sibley and Stokes.

Average 1st innings score: 335 (Last 5 matches)

Injury & Availability News

(Will be added when there’s an update)

Probable Playing XIs

England:

Rory Burns, Dom Sibley, Joe Root (C), Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler (wk), Chris Woakes, Sam Curran/Jofra Archer, Stuart Broad, Dom Bess

Bench – James Anderson, Mark Wood/Sam Curran, Mark Wood.

West Indies:

Kraigg Brathwaite, John Campbell/Shayne Moseley, Shai Hope/Joshua de Silva, Shamarh Brooks, Roston Chase, Jermaine Blackwood, Shane Dowrich (wk), Jason Holder (c), Shannon Gabriel, Kemar Roach, Alzarri Joseph.

Bench – Chemar Holder, Raymon Reifer, Nkrumah Bonnerm, Rahkeem Cornwall.

Top Picks

Ben Stokes, after his last match heroics, is undoubtedly the best option to make the captain. Apart from him, Stuart Broad and Dom Sibley would be the best picks from England team. For the West Indies, Shamarh Brooks is in great form with the bat. Jason Holder will be key as well while Roston Chase has done his job brilliantly thus far.

Captain and Vice-Captain Options

Captain Options: Ben Stokes, Jason Holder

Vice-Captain Options: Shamarh Brooks, Stuart Broad 

Suggested Playing XIs for Head to Head/Small Leagues;

Keeper – Jos Buttler

Batsman – Kraigg Brathwaite, Shamarh Brooks (vc), Dominic Sibley, Joe Root

All-Rounders – Jason Holder, Roston Chase, Ben Stokes (c)

Bowlers – Alzarri Joseph, Stuart Broad, Dom Bess

12th Man – Sam Curran

Suggested Playing XIs for Grand/Mega Leagues

Keeper – Shai Hope

Batsman – Kraigg Brathwaite, Jermaine Blackwood, Dominic Sibley, Joe Root

All-Rounders – Jason Holder (vc), Roston Chase, Ben Stokes (c)

Bowlers – Kemar Roach, Stuart Broad, Dom Bess

12th Man – Sam Curran

Expert Advice

Expect both the teams to make a few changes for this match. Wait for the playing XIs.

Probable Winners

England is expected to win this match.

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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.