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

Preview:

West Indies and Australia will battle it out against each other in the first ODI on July 21. West Indies have exuded their dominance in the T20Is, winning the series 4-1. Their ODI side has  a good mix of both youngsters and experienced players, and they will be determined to continue their winning momentum in the ODIs as well.

Australia struggled in the T20Is as they secured just a single victory in the 5-match series. Mitchell Marsh is one name that stood out for the team as he displayed his sheer flair for the team. Heading into this game, both the teams will look forward to starting on a winning note.

Match Details:

West Indies vs Australia, 1st ODI

Venue: Kensington Oval, Barbados

Date & Time: 21st July 2021, at 12:00 AM IST

Pitch Report:

In both innings, the surface is expected to assist the batters. However, they will need to build their innings as the pitch might get a bit slower. The pacers might get a little help with the spinners coming into action in the latter half as the game progresses gradually.

Probable Playing XIs for WI vs AUS:

West Indies

Evin Lewis, Shai Hope (wk), Roston Chase, Shimron Hetmyer, Nicholas Pooran, Kieron Pollard, Jason Holder, Sheldon Cottrell, Fabian Allen, Alzarri Joseph, and Akeal Hosein

Australia

Matt Wade, Alex Carey, Ben McDermott, Mitchell Marsh, Moises Henriques, Ashton Turner, Ashton Agar, Adam Zampa, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Jason Behrendorff/Andrew Tye

Top Picks for WI vs AUS 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket

Shai Hope has scored 3547 runs in his 81 matches ODI career so far. He opens the innings for the West Indies and thus can be a good pick for the game.

Jason Holder provides a good all-rounding option. He has chipped in 1847 runs and picked up 149 runs in his 114 matches ODI career so far. You can bank on his for this match.

Mitchell Marsh has been the stand-out player for Australia in the t20s. He would thus be determined to take it further in ODIs as well. He has smashed 1615 runs and scalped 49 wickets in his 60 ODIs so far.

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

Matthew Wade, Nicholas Pooran, Shai Hope (c), Evin Lewis, Ben McDermott, Moises Henriques, Mitchell Marsh, Jason Holder (vc), Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, and Alzarri Joseph

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

Matthew Wade, Alex Carey (vc), Shai Hope, Evin Lewis, Shimron Hetmyer, Moises Henriques, Mitchell Marsh (c), Jason Holder, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Akeal Hosein

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain Options: Shai Hope and Mitchell Marsh

Vice-Captain Options: Alex Carey and 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.