WI vs BAN Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update for 1st Test

Preview:

West Indies will lock horns with the Bangladesh team in the first fixture of the 2-match Test series at Antigua. In their last series against England, West Indies secured a 1-0 victory and will look to continue the momentum. The likes of Jason Holder and Shamarh Brooks will be unavailable for the series. Players like Kraigg Brathwaite and Jayden Seales will be crucial for the team.

On the other hand, the visitors lost their home series against Sri Lanka and would look to come up with improved performances. The key players like Shoriful Islam, and Mushfiqur Rahim will not be featuring in the series. They would rely on the contributions of Liton Das and Shakib Al Hasan.

Match Details:

West Indies vs Bangladesh, 1st Test

Venue: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua

Date & Time: 16th June-20th June at 7:30 PM IST and 10 AM Local Time

Live Streaming: FanCode

WI vs BAN, 1st Test Pitch Report:

In the last 2 Test matches, the scores of 300+ have been easily scored at this venue.  The fast bowlers have picked the most wickets, and the teams will look to bat first and score heaps of runs to put pressure on the opposition.

Injury News:

(will be added if there is any update)

WI vs BAN, 1st Test Probable Playing XIs:

West Indies

Kraigg Brathwaite (c), John Campbell, Devon Thomas, Nkrumah Bonner, Jermaine Blackwood, Gudakesh Motie, Kyle Mayers, Joshua Da Silva (wk), Alzarri Joseph, Raymon Reifer, Jayden Seales

Bangladesh

Tamim Iqbal, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mominul Haque (c), Nurul Hasan, Liton Das (wk), Shakib Al Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Ebadot Hossain, , Mustafizur Rahman

Top Picks for WI vs BAN Dream11 Match:

Top Picks- Batters

Nkrumah Bonner:

The middle-order batter garnered 177 runs in three matches of the England Test series and would look to continue the same form.

Jermaine Blackwood:

He scored a century and accumulated a total of 160 runs in the last home Test series. In 46 appearances, he has over 2400 runs.

Top Picks- All-Rounders

Kraigg Brathwaite:

The best pick for this match due to his terrific form in the international as well as domestic arenas. Kraigg scored 341 runs in 3 matches and emerged as the best batter in the Test series against England.

Shakib Al Hasan:

The experienced all-rounder picked nine wickets in two appearances against Sri Lanka and scored 84 runs. He has over 4000 runs and more than 200 wickets in the red-ball format.

Top Picks- Bowlers

Tajiul Islam:

Tajiul picked up five wickets in two matches of the Sri Lanka series. Overall, he has 158 wickets in 38 Tests.

Jayden Seales:

He was the joint-leading wicket-taker in the last Test series against England with 11 scalps in three matches.

Top Picks- Wicket-Keeper

Liton Das:

One of the most consistent players in the longest format will hold the key for Bangladesh in this fixture. He scored 281 runs in three innings of the last Test series against Sri Lanka.

WI vs BAN Must Picks Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

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

Liton Das (c), Tamim Iqbal, Tamim Iqbal, Nkrumah Bonner, John Campbell, Jermaine Blackwood, Shakib Al Hasan (vc), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Kraigg Brathwaite, Tajiul Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Jayden Seales

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

Liton Das, Mominul Haque, Nkrumah Bonner, Jermaine Blackwood, Shakib Al Hasan, Kraigg Brathwaite (c), Raymon Reifer, Kyle Mayers, Tajiul Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Jayden Seales (vc)

WI vs BAN Risky Captaincy Choices:

John Campbell:

Although Campbell has been impressive in the recent first-class matches, it will be a waiting game to see if he can continue the same form in international cricket.

Tajiul Islam:

Although he is an experienced bowler, Tajiul could not pick enough wickets in the last Test series against Sri Lanka.

Players you should avoid:

Najmul Hasan Shanto:

The youngster has not displayed notable performances in his short international career, and should be avoided for at least this fixture.

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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.