WI vs ENG Dream11 Prediction, 1st T20I Fantasy Cricket Tips, Team, Playing XI and Pitch Report: England tour of West Indies 2024

The T20I series between West Indies and England kicks off with the first match at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados, starting at 1:30 AM IST on November 10. This series comes after an exciting ODI series, where West Indies won 2-1.

The West Indies are looking to recover in T20Is after a 1-2 series loss to Sri Lanka last month, despite winning the first match. They aim to carry forward momentum from their recent ODI series victory against England.

England’s squad remains largely the same as in the ODIs, with Jos Buttler returning from a calf injury. This will be their first T20I since their series against Australia in September, which ended in a 1-1 draw after the final game was abandoned due to rain.

WI vs ENG 1st T20I: Probable Playing XIs

West Indies: Evin Lewis, Brandon King, Shai Hope, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Rovman Powell (c), Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell, Romario Shepherd, Gudakesh Motie, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph / Matthew Forde.

England: Phil Salt (wk), Jos Buttler (c), Will Jacks, Dan Mousley, Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer, Reece Topley

WI vs ENG 1st T20I: Pitch Report & Weather Conditions

The pitch at Kensington Oval will offer some movement for fast bowlers early on, making it tough for batsmen to settle. As the game goes on, the pitch will become good for batting, with consistent pace and bounce. Spinners may not get much turn and will need to focus on accuracy and variations.

The weather in Bridgetown, Barbados is forecasted to be hot, with temperatures ranging from 29 to 30 degrees Celsius. There is a possibility of showers during the day.

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Top Player Picks for WI vs ENG Dream11 Prediction:

Gudakesh Motie (West Indies)

• Gudakesh Motie has become a major threat in white-ball cricket, particularly as a lethal spinner for the West Indies.
• He is the leading wicket-taker for West Indies in T20s in 2024, with 19 wickets in 16 matches.

Phil Salt (England)

• Phil Salt has an impressive record against West Indies, scoring 478 runs in 9 T20Is at an average of 68.3, including 2 centuries.
• He is in good form, having scored back-to-back half centuries in the ODI series.

Brandon King (West Indies)

• West Indies will rely on a strong start from Brandon King at the top order, as he brings experience and expertise to score against the new ball.
• King is in good form, being the leading run-scorer for West Indies in T20s in 2024 with 394 runs and scoring a century in the last ODI match.

Top Captaincy and Vice-Captaincy Picks for WI vs ENG Dream11 Prediction

Jos Buttler (England)

• Jos Buttler has been a key performer for England, scoring runs in tough situations and leading the team with his aggressive batting.
• With 337 runs in 10 T20 matches in 2024, Buttler will be eager to continue his form in the first T20 after missing the ODI series due to injury.

Liam Livingstone (England)

• Liam Livingstone has scored 185 runs in 6 innings in 2024, with a strike rate over 150.
• He has also taken 11 wickets in 8 innings.

Nicholas Pooran (West Indies)

• Nicholas Pooran has returned to the squad after missing the Sri Lanka series and is a solid captain or vice-captain option.
• His last two scores in CPL 2024 were 91* and 101, showcasing his excellent T20 form.

WI vs ENG Dream11 Prediction: Player to Avoid

Jamie Overton (England)

Jamie Overton is a player to avoid in this match, as he bats very low in the order and also doesn’t bowl enough.

Grand League Team for WI vs ENG Dream11 Prediction

Small League Team for WI vs ENG Dream11 Prediction

WI vs ENG Dream11 Prediction:

The return of Jos Buttler for England is set to significantly boost their performance. However, West Indies boast an impressive record in bilateral T20I series at home, making them a formidable opponent. As a result, we can expect a closely contested match, with West Indies likely to emerge victorious.

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