ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2020: Match 16, Group B, England vs West Indies: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 16th match of ICC Women’s T20 World Cup will be played between England and West Indies at the Sydney Showground Stadium in Sydney.

The match starts at 07:00 PM local time (08:00 AM GMT) (01:30 PM IST). This match will be live on Star Sports 2 and Star Sports 2 HD. Live Streaming will be available on Hotstar.

Preview for Dream11 Fantasy

In what is being tipped as an extremely crucial encounter in group B of the ongoing Women’s T20 World Cup, England will take on the defending champions West Indies who have been below par to say the least so far in the tournament. The Stafanie Taylor-led side huffed and puffed to victory against Thailand while they went down meekly against Pakistan which leaves them at the third position in the table having to win both their remaining games to qualify for the semis.

England, on the other hand, have stormed back into the contest after losing to South Africa in their tournament opener. They first swatted aside Thailand and then thumped Pakistan. A win in this game will certainly seal their place in the semi-finals while things might be complicated if West Indies manage to stun them.

Weather Condition/Report

The weather is set to be clear for this match on Sunday. There is no chance of rain whatsoever even as the temperature will hover around 25-26 Degrees Celsius during the match according to AccuWeather.

Pitch Condition/Report:

India defended 132 in the tournament opener at the same venue and this will be the second match of the day on the surface. Definitely, the pitch will be on the slower side in the evening and the team winning the toss is expected to bowl first.

Average first innings score: 126 [In the last 4 Women’s T20s played at the venue]

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

Injury and Availability News

(Will be shared when there’s an update)

Probable Playing XIs

England Women

Amy Ellen Jones (wk), Danielle Wyatt, Natalie Sciver, Heather Knight (C), Tammy Beaumont, Lauren Winfield, Fran Wilson, Katherine Brunt, Anya Shrubsole, Sophie Ecclestone, Sarah Glenn

Bench: Georgia Elwiss, Mady Villiers, Kate Cross, Freya Davis

West Indies Women:

Hayley Matthews, Lee-Ann Kirby, Stafanie Taylor (C), Deandra Dottin, Shemaine Campbell (WK), Chinelle Henry, Chedean Nation, Afy Fletcher, Shamilia Connell, Anisa Mohammed, Shakera Selman.

Bench – Britney Cooper, Sheneta Grimmond, Aaliyah Alleyne, Cherry Ann Fraser

Top Picks:

Heather Knight and Natalie Sciver should be your top picks in Dream11 Fantasy for this match. Both of them have been exceptional in their respective departments for England. While Knight has led from the front with the bat also scoring a century, Sciver has been contributing with both bat and ball. Sophie Ecclestone and Sarah Glenn who have picked five and four wickets respectively so far will be crucial yet again given the conditions and the surface.

For West Indies, it will be all about their Taylor as she has been the lone fighter for them in the tournament so far. Hayley Matthews opens the batting and then bowls her four overs more often than not which makes her a crucial pick as well. Shemaine Campbell has also fared decently thus far.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain – Heather Knight, Natalie Sciver, Hayley Matthews

Vice-Captain – Stafanie Taylor, Deandra Dottin, Danielle Wyatt

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Shemaine Campbell, Amy Jones

Batters –  Lee Ann Kirby, Heather Knight (VC), Danielle Wyatt

All-Rounders- Natalie Sciver (C), Katherine Brunt, Stafanie Taylor

Bowlers-  Afy Fletcher, Sophie Ecclestone, Sarah Glenn

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Shemaine Campbell

Batters – Hayley Matthews (C), Heather Knight, Fran Wilson

All-Rounders- Deandra Dottin (VC), Chinelle Henry, Katherine Brunt

Bowlers- Anisa Mohammed, Sophie Ecclestone, Anya Shrubsole, Sarah Glenn

Expert Advice

Sophie Ecclestone is the number 1 spinner and given West Indies’ struggles against the spin, she might be a viable candidate to make VC of your Dream11 Fantasy team. Even Sarah Glenn is a good option when it comes to making VC.

Probable Winners:

England Women are expected to win the match.

*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.