Super50 Cup, 2019-20: Match 28, Group B, West Indies Emerging Team vs United States of America – Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 28th match of the Super50 Cup 2019-20 will be the Group B game between West Indies Emerging Team and United States of America at the Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad.

The match starts at 1:30 PM local time (5:30 PM GMT) (11:00 PM IST). The game can be viewed on Windies Cricket’s YouTube channel and on Fan Code in India.

Preview:

The Group B clash between West Indies Emerging Team and United States of America will witness two pole-apart teams locking horns with each other. West Indies Emerging Team are sitting on the top of the table by gathering 12 points from their first four games. On the other hand, United States of America have failed to register a win in their first four matches.

In the previous clash between both the teams, West Indies Emerging had steamrolled the United States of America. After batting first, USA could only gather 109 runs on the scoreboard. In reply, WI Emerging chased the total with six wickets in hand. Joshua Da Silva played a brilliant unbeaten knock of 62 runs off 44 balls. Silva also earned ‘Player of the Match’ award due to his match-winning innings. He was assisted by the cameo of Yannic Cariah, who also remained unbeaten on 24 runs.

Dominic Drakes steered the bowling force of WI Emerging by scalping three wickets while conceding 17 runs. The Yannic Cariah-led side will be hoping to replicate their performance and extend their lead at the top of the table.  On the other hand, USA will be hoping to turn the tables around and consolidate their campaign in the tournament.

Weather Condition/Report:

The Brian Lara Stadium could remain under the clouds for the most part of the match and there is a possibility of showers as well. The temperature will hover around 31 degrees Celsius and the conditions are expected to be partly sunny, according to AccuWeather.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The previous encounter at the Brian Lara Stadium was a high-scoring encounter where both the sides were able to go past the 200-run mark. The pitch is expected to invite a massive total on the board. The team batting first will have an added advantage after gathering a competitive total on the board. The pitch is expected to be on the slower side and it will be an uphill task for the team batting second.

Average 1st inning score: 239 (Unaffected List A matches)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 4, Lost – 11

Team News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

West Indies Emerging Team:

Kimani Melius, Gidron Pope, Joshua Da Silva (WK), Justin Greaves, Roland Cato, Yannic Cariah (C), Kevin Sinclair, Dominic Drakes, Jermaine Levy, Keon Harding, Ashmead Nedd.

Bench – Leonardo Julian, Camarie Boyce, Jayden Seales.

United States of America:

Xavier Marshall, Monank Patel, Aaron Jones, Steven Taylor, Ian Holland, Timil Patel, Karima Gore, Elmore Hutchinson, Saurabh Netravalkar (C), Jasdeep Singh, Cameron Stevenson.

Bench – Nosthush Kenjige, Nisarg Patel, Sagar Patel, Rusty Theron, Akshay Homraj.

Top Picks:

Joshua Da Silva has been in sublime touch for WIE and has amassed 202 runs in four matches at an impressive average of 101. He is expected to steer the batting line-up of his side. The bowling force will be led by Keon Harding, who has scalped 14 wickets in four games for WIE.

For the USA, Monank Patel has emerged as one of their best-performing players by scoring 308 runs in the previous 10 matches of the tournament. Xavier Marshall, who smashed a brilliant half-century in USA’s last match against Trinidad & Tobago, will be aiming to propel his side to a good start. These players should be picked in your Dream11 Fantasy team.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain – Yannic Cariah, Joshua Da Silva, Monank Patel

Vice-Captain – Keon Harding, Steven Taylor, Karima Gore

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Monank Patel, Joshua Da Silva (C)

Batsmen – Kelin Melius, Roland Cato, Justin Greaves

All-Rounders – Steven Taylor (VC), Karima Gore, Kevin Sinclair

Bowlers – Saurabh Netravalkar, Dominic Drakes, Keon Jovani Hoarding

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Monank Patel

Batsmen – Aaron Jones, Xavier Marshall, Roland Cato

All-Rounders – Karima Gore, Kevin Sinclair (VC)

Bowlers – K Jovani Hoarding (C), Ashmead Nedd, Dominic Drakes, Nisarg Patel, Cameron Stevenson.

Expert Advice:

Steven Taylor hasn’t done much so far. So it would be wise to not make him captain of your Dream11 Fantasy team and go for Joshua Da Silva or K Jovani Hoarding who are in great form.

Probable Winners:

WI Emerging team is expected to register its fifth win in this competition.

*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.