England vs West Indies, 2020: 3rd Test: Dream11 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

After levelling the series with a 113-run victory in Old Trafford, England will look to repeat the same performance in the series decider. West Indies had defeated the home team by four wickets in the opening Test match. However, Ben Stokes’ brilliance did not allow them to take an unassailable lead in the series. The final Test promises to be a thrilling encounter. 

Weather Report

The weather predictions hint that skies will stay cloudy throughout the course of the Test match. The temperature will stay around 17 degrees Celsius.

Pitch Report

The pitch in Manchester will equally help the bowlers and the batsmen. The weather conditions will assist the quick bowlers. 

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 will be the prime choice for captaincy in this Test match. The all-rounder is in the form of his life and with a century and a fifty in the previous Test, he showed that he knows the conditions in Manchester better than any other player. Stuart Broad cemented his place in the English team after emerging as the top wicket-taker for England in the previous match. Expect him to continue his dominance. 

Shamarh Brooks looked in an excellent touch during the previous match. The Carribean batsman can be backed to play a big inning in the final Test match. West Indies skipper Jason Holder would look to lead from the front after a mild outing in the previous encounter. The all-rounder could prove to be a differential in this contest.  

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

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

Expert Advice

England might make a few changes to their bowling line-up. Even the West Indies are expected to make a couple of changes. Keep an eye on the playing XIs before finalising your Fantasy teams.

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.