IND vs WI Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Updates For 1st T20I

Preview

After whitewashing the West Indies in the ODI series, the Indian team will square up in the three-match T20I series. India last played a T20I series against New Zealand last year and defeated them by a margin of 3-0. The Indian team would be missing the services of Washington Sundar, KL Rahul, and Axar Patel in this series.

Sundar sustained a left hamstring muscle strain during fielding in the third ODI and has been ruled out. Kuldeep Yadav would be replacing Sundar in the squad. Rahul also sustained an upper left hamstring strain during fielding in the 2nd ODI. Axar recently tested positive for Covid-19 and has undergone the final stage of rehabilitation. Ruturaj Gaikwad and Deepak Hooda have replaced the two players in the Indian team.

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 is going to offer a lot of support to the batters as the ball comes nicely onto the bat. The spinners are also likely to receive ample help from the pitch.

Probable Playing XIs for IND vs WI

India

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

West Indies

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

Top Picks for IND vs WI Dream11 Match

Top Picks – Batters

Rohit Sharma made 78 runs in the three-match ODI series against West Indies at a strike rate of 105.41. He has made 3197 runs in 119 T20Is at an average of 2279 and a strike rate of 140.28.

Rovman Powell has made 1771 runs in 107 T20 matches at an average of 23 and a strike rate of 132.26. He has also picked 21 wickets.

Top Picks – All-Rounders

Jason Holder is one of the few players in the West Indies squad who has been delivering consistent performance. Holder is a vital part of the West Indies team. He has taken 153 wickets in 162 T20 matches at an average of 27.71, an economy of 7.76, and a strike rate of 21.4. He has made 1422 runs at a strike rate of 127.99.

Kieron Pollard missed the last two ODIs of the recently completed series and would be fit enough to lead the side once again. During the T20I series against England, Pollard made 69 runs in five matches at a strike rate of 140.82. He picked four wickets at an average of 28.

Top Picks – Bowlers

Deepak Chahar has taken 131 wickets in 115 T20 matches at an average of 23.91, an economy of 7.61, and a strike rate of 18.8.

Harshal Patel made his T20I debut last year against New Zealand. He picked four wickets in two matches at an average of 12.75. Patel took eight wickets in five matches during the Syed Mushtaq Ali tournament at an average of 20, an economy of 8.88, and a strike rate of 13.5.

Top Pick – Wicketkeeper

Rishabh Pant has been named the vice-captain of the Indian squad in the absence of KL Rahul. He has made 3650 runs in 140 T20 matches at an average of 32.88 and a strike rate of 145.53.

IND vs WI Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for IND vs WI Dream11 Fantasy Cricket

Rishabh Pant, Ishan Kishan (VC), Rohit Sharma (c), Virat Kohli, Kyle Mayers, Rovman Powell, Kieron Pollard, Romario Shepherd, Deepak Chahar, Harshal Patel, Odean Smith

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for IND vs WI Dream11 Fantasy Cricket

Rishabh Pant, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli (c), Suryakumar Yadav, Rovman Powell, Kieron Pollard, Fabian Allen, Romario Shepherd, Deepak Chahar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Harshal Patel (vc)

IND vs WI Risky Captaincy Choices

Suryakumar Yadav made his T20I debut last year against England in March. He has made 244 runs in 11 T20Is at an average of 34.85 and a strike rate of 155.41. The last time India played at the Eden Gardens, Surya was dismissed for a duck. He might be a risky choice as the captain of your fantasy team.

Kyle Mayers made his T20I debut in November 2020 and has featured in four matches. He has been able to make only 96 runs and is yet to score a half-century. You can take a risk of picking him as the captain of your fantasy team.

Player you should avoid

Kuldeep Yadav walks into the Indian squad in place of Washington Sundar. Kuldeep featured in the third ODI against West Indies and picked two wickets. He last played a T20I for India in July last year and you can avoid him in your fantasy team.

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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.