WI vs ENG Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Updates for 2nd Test

Preview:

West Indies and England are all set to clash in the second match of the three-match Test series, starting from Tuesday. Nkrumah Bonner and Jason Holder drew the sting of England’s depleted attack in a tense final session of the first Test in Antigua, as their 80-run partnership, spanning 34.4 resolute overs, thwarted a well-judged declaration from Joe Root that briefly looked set to deliver an unlikely victory in a previously bat-dominated contest. Both sides will be hoping for a more sporting pitch and will look to enforce a result in this match.

Match Details:

West Indies vs England, 2nd Test

Venue: Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados

Date & Time: March 16-20, at 7:30 PM IST and 10:00 AM Local Time

Live Streaming: Fancode

WI vs ENG, 2nd Test Pitch Report:

It looks like a dry surface. It looks like it’s cracking quite early and apart from the first two sessions it will remain good for batting. Spin will play a part in the latter half of the match.

Injury News:

Mark Wood is ruled out of this match due to injury.

WI vs ENG, 2nd Test Probable Playing XIs:

West Indies

Kraigg Brathwaite (c), John Campbell, Shamarh Brooks, Nkrumah Bonner, Jermaine Blackwood, Jason Holder, Joshua Da Silva (wk), Kemar Roach, Alzarri Joseph, Veerasammy Permaul, Jayden Seales

England

Alex Lees, Zak Crawley, Joe Root (c), Daniel Lawrence, Ben Stokes, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Foakes (wk), Chris Woakes, Craig Overton, Saqib Mahmood, Jack Leach

Top Picks – Batters

Joe Root had a stellar time last year in this format and he has started off this series with a bang scoring a hundred in the third innings of the previous Test.

Kraigg Braithwaite has scored nine centuries in his Test career and is amongst the best batter in West Indies. He will be a top choice for this match.

Top Picks – All-Rounders

Ben Stokes has been out of form since the Ashes and did not have a great start to this series but he has proved his credentials time and again so back him to do well in this match.

Jason Holder is among the best all-rounder in the past few years. He scored more than 80 runs with the bat and picked up 3 wickets in the previous match.

Top Picks – Bowlers

Jack Leach has picked up 5 wickets across 2 innings in the previous match and could be a handful pick given the opposition struggles against left-arm spin.

Jayden Seales has been very consistent in his short career so far and will be trusted with the new ball. He picked up four wickets in the previous match.

Top Picks – Wicketkeeper

Jonny Bairstow scored an outstanding hundred in the previous match and has been in scintillating form having scored a couple of centuries in his previous three Tests.

WI vs ENG Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

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

Ben Foakes, Kraigg Brathwaite, Jermaine Blackwood,  Zak Crawley, Joe Root (vc), Chris Woakes, Ben Stokes (c), Jason Holder, Alzarri Joseph, Veerasammy Permaul, Saqib Mahmood

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

Jonny Bairstow, Kraigg Brathwaite, Jermaine Blackwood,  Nkrumah Bonner, Joe Root, Chris Woakes, Ben Stokes (vc), Jason Holder (c), Alzarri Joseph, Craig Overton, Jack Leach

WI vs ENG Risky Captaincy Choices:

Ben Stokes has not had the best of times in the last 5/6 Test matches so many would not have him as a captaincy choice but back him as a risky option given he is bowling a lot of overs and it is only a matter of time before he does very well.

Kemar Roach looked threatening with the new ball in the previous match and with the initial movement on offer back him as a risky choice to give you crucial points.

Player you should avoid:

John Campbell has been out of form since the last few months and will be facing an intimidating new ball attack of England so avoid him for this match.

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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.