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

Preview

The West Indies will clash with Ireland in the 1st ODI of the three-match ODI series on 8th January 2022. All the 3 matches will be played at Sabina Park in Jamaica.

The West Indies will enter this series after they were thrashed 0-3 in a three-match T20I series against Pakistan in December last year. On the other hand, the Ireland side was involved in a T20I series against the USA side, that ended with the scoreline reading 1-1. Their ODI series against the USA outfit was cancelled.

Match Details

West Indies vs Ireland, 1st ODI

Venue: Sabina Park, Jamaica

Date & Time: 8th January 2022, 08:00 PM IST and 09:30 AM Local

Live Streaming: Fancode

Pitch Report

The pitch will have something in it for both batters and bowlers. The willow wielders should get their eye in, and once they do so, they can go for their shots.

Probable Playing XIs for WI vs IRL

West Indies

Shai Hope, Devon Thomas, Shamarh Brooks, Nicholas Pooran, Roston Chase, Kieron Pollard (C), Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales, Akeal Hosein

Ireland

William Porterfield, Paul Stirling, Andy Balbirnie (C), Harry Tector, George Dockrell, Lorcan Tucker (WK), Curtis Campher, Mark Adair, Simi Singh, Barry McCarthy, Ben White/Joshua Little

Top Picks for WI vs IRL 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket

Paul Stirling is the highest run-scorer for the Ireland side in ODI cricket and has plundered close to 5000 runs at an average of 38.92.

Simi Singh scalped 19 wickets for the Ireland side in ODI cricket in 2021 and picked them at a superb average of just 20.15.

Shai Hope was in excellent form in ODI cricket last year and plundered 310 runs in just 5 innings at an average of 62.00.

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

Shai Hope (C), Lorcan Tucker, Nicholas Pooran, Simi Singh, Kieron Pollard, Paul Stirling (VC), Andy Balbirnie, Devon Thomas, Barry McCarthy, Alzaari Joseph, Akeal Hosein

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

Shai Hope, Lorcan Tucker, Jason Holder (VC), George Dockrell, Simi Singh (C), Paul Stirling, William Porterfield, Shamarh Brooks, Barry McCarthy, Jayden Seales, Alzaari Joseph

Captain and Vice-Captain Options

Captain Options: Shai Hope and Simi Singh

Vice-Captain Options: Paul Stirling and Jason Holder

Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.

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.