ICC World Cup 2019: Match 42, Afghanistan vs Windies: Captain and Vice-Captain for Dream11 Fantasy

For the first time, the World Cup 2019 will be a witness to a game where both teams would be playing for pride after getting knocked out of the tournament. Windies and Afghanistan are scheduled to lock horns in their respective last league games at the Headingley in Leeds. The Caribbean team started with a resounding victory against Pakistan by seven wickets, but their campaign fell apart thereafter.

Jason Holder & Co. got close versus New Zealand and Sri Lanka, but both times, the opposition came out trumps. The Afghans, on the other hand, have fought tooth and nail in a few matches, but are yet to get their maiden victory of the championship, languishing at the bottom of the table. Gulbadin Naib and Co made India and Pakistan work hard for their victories, but the team fell short both times.

Here is the guide to select the Captain and Vice-Captain for Dream11 Fantasy:

Captain Suggestions

Mohammad Nabi

Mohammad Nabi has performed better with the ball than with the bat in hand. He only has 105 runs at an average of 13.12 with a top score of 52 versus India. Bowling his off-breaks, the 34-year-old Nabi has gotten nine wickets and is Afghanistan’s joint-highest wicket-taker in the tournament. Moreover, he has an economy rate of a mere 4.45 and can definitely be a useful pick.

Dream11 Credits: 9

Shai Hope

Shai Hope isn’t in the best of form by any means. After his 68 versus the Aussies and 96 against Bangladesh, Hope got out on single-digit scores on three consecutive times. Hope is a calm-headed customer and he is due for a big knock. He isn’t someone to get out cheaply for a long time. With 197 runs in eight matches, Hope will be keen to get another substantial knock.

Dream11 Credits: 9.5

Gulbadin Naib

Gulbadin Naib has done well at the top of the order, scoring 189 runs at an average of 23.62. He can play the big shots in the powerplay and has tasted success, opening the batting. With the ball, the Afghan skipper has picked nine wickets. But he needs to be wary of his economy rate, which is currently at 6.41. The 28-year-old will be keen to finish the mega event on a high.

Dream11 Credits: 9.5

Vice-Captain Suggestions:

Nicholas Pooran

Nicholas Pooran is currently the Windies’ leading run-scorer of the World Cup. The southpaw has 309 runs in eight matches at an average of 51.50. The century against Sri Lanka might not have taken his team to victory, but it would’ve given him loads of confidence. The left-hander has scored those runs at a strike-rate of 95.66, which shows how fluently he has played.

Dream11 Credits: 9

Mujeeb Ur Rahman

Among the frontline bowlers the Afghans have, Mujeeb Ur Rahman has been the most frugal with an economy of 4.32. He has done an excellent task bowling in the powerplays. He has seven wickets in six games and is well and truly in good form. He has the carom-ball and a few other variations. It will definitely be a challenge for the Windies batters to read the tweaker.

Dream11 Credits: 9

Jason Holder

Jason Holder has scored a fifty against Australia, but apart from that, there’s not much to talk about his batting. But it’s a matter of time before he gets back his rhythm. However, with the ball, the Barbados-born has picked up eight wickets in as many matches. Most importantly, he has picked up wickets in the middle overs. The Caribbean skipper is undoubtedly a useful pick.

Dream11 Credits: 9.5

Final picks for your Dream11 Fantasy team

For Head to Head/Small Leagues

Captain – Mohammad Nabi | Vice-Captain – Nicholas Pooran

For Grand/Mega Leagues

Captain – Shai Hope | Vice-Captain – Mujeeb Ur Rahman

*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.