IND vs WI 11Wickets Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update for 1st T20I

Preview

India and West Indies would play the first T20I against each other on Wednesday at the Eden Gardens. India whitewashed West Indies in the ODI series and would be looking for a similar result in this series. The West Indies would hope for a better batting performance.

India would be without Washington Sundar, KL Rahul, and Axar Patel in this series. They all have been ruled out due to various reasons. Both the teams would be taking this series seriously considering the T20 World Cup is approaching.

Match Details

India vs West Indies, 1st T20I

Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Date & Time: 16th February at 07:00 PM IST and Local Time

Live Streaming: Star Sports Network and Disney+Hotstar

Pitch Report

The pitch might provide maximum support to the batters. Spinners might also get an ample amount of support.

Probable Playing XIs for IND vs WI

India

Ishan Kishan, Rohit Sharma (c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (wk), Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Harshal Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav

West Indies

Kyle Mayers, Brandon King, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Romario Shepherd, Rovman Powell, Kieron Pollard (c), Fabian Allen, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Odean Smith, Sheldon Cottrell

Top Picks for IND vs WI 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket

Rohit Sharma has made 3197 runs in 119 T20Is at an average of 33.30 and a strike rate of 140.28. He has made four centuries and 26 half-centuries in the shortest format of the game.

Jason Holder has taken 38 wickets in 35 T20Is at an average of 24.57, an economy of 8.07, and a strike rate of 18.2. He has made 262 runs at a strike rate of 123.58.

Odean Smith picked three wickets in two ODIs against India at an average of 21.67, an economy of 4.64, and a strike rate of 28.

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for IND vs WI 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket

Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant, Brandon King, Rohit Sharma, Rovman Powell, Virat Kohli (c), Jason Holder (vc), Akeal Hosein, Deepak Chahar, Harshal Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for IND vs WI 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket

Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant, Brandon King, Rohit Sharma (c), Rovman Powell, Shreyas Iyer, Jason Holder, Deepak Chahar (vc), Harshal Patel, Odean Smith, Yuzvendra Chahal

Captain and Vice-Captain Options

Captain Options: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma

Vice-Captain Options: Deepak Chahar, Jason Holder

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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.