West Indies is currently under a transition phase and going through a rough patch. They had seen a poor T20 World Cup 2021 in UAE where they failed to go beyond the first phase of the tournament. The two-time T20 World Cup champions then faced 3-0 thrashing against Pakistan in Pakistan.
England, on the other hand will be led by their skipper Eoin Morgan. They will miss many key players like Jos Buttler, Chris Woakes, Jonny Bairstow, and Mark Wood, who are not a part of the series. Eoin Morgan had a poor World Cup with the bat, and hence he would be looking to get some runs under his belt.
Here are the match details, pitch report, probable playing 11, squads, player records/stats, updates and dream11 predictions and fantasy cricket tips for 1st T20I of the England tour of the West Indies, 2021.
WI vs ENG Match Details
- Match: West Indies vs England, 1st T20I
- Date: Sunday, January 23, 2022
- Time: 1:30 AM (IST) / 4:00 PM (Local Time – Saturday, January 22, 2022)
- Venue: Kensington Oval, Bridgetown
WI vs ENG Pitch Report
The spinners are getting a good amount of turn and it’s difficult to go against them, and if the pacers do hit the right areas, they will also reap maximum rewards. Overall, the surface is well made for the bowlers and the batters need to toil really hard to score runs.
WI vs ENG Probable Playing XI
West Indies Playing XI
Kieron Pollard (C), Nicholas Pooran (WK), Fabian Allen, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Sheldon Cottrell / Dominic Drakes, Brandon King, Shai Hope / Kyle Mayers, Odean Smith / Rovman Powell, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd.
England Playing XI
Eoin Morgan (C), Phil Salt (WK), Jason Roy, Moeen Ali, Tom Banton, Chris Jordan, Tymal Mills, Saqib Mahmood, Adil Rashid, James Vince, George Garton.
Average First Innings Score
The average first innings score at this venue in the last 5 matches played is 137 runs.
Record of Chasing Team
Based on the last 5 matches —
- Matches Won: 2
- Matches Lost: 2
- No Result/Abandoned: 1
West Indies & England Last 5 Matches Stats
WI Form
ENG Form
WI vs ENG Player Record/Stats (Top 5)
| Player | Stats (T20I Career) |
|---|---|
| Nicholas Pooran | 845 Runs |
| Kieron Pollard | 1468 Runs & 38 Wickets |
| Tymal Mills | 10 Wickets |
| Jason Roy | 1316 Runs |
| Moeen Ali | 529 Runs & 28 Wickets |
WI vs ENG Captaincy Picks
- Jason Roy
- Moeen Ali
- Nicholas Pooran
WI vs ENG Dream11 Fantasy Team Prediction
Fantasy Team Suggestion 1
- Wicket-Keeper: Nicholas Pooran
- Batsmen: Kieron Pollard, James Vince, Jason Roy, Brandon King
- All-Rounders: Jason Holder, Moeen Ali, Roston Chase
- Bowlers: Tymal Mills, Akeal Hosein, Saqib Mahmood
- Captain: Jason Roy
- Vice-Captain: Nicholas Pooran
Fantasy Team Suggestion 2
- Wicket-Keeper: Nicholas Pooran
- Batsmen: Kieron Pollard, Eoin Morgan, Jason Roy, Rovman Powell
- All-Rounders: Moeen Ali, Fabian Allen, Roston Chase
- Bowlers: Adil Rashid, Tymal Mills, Akeal Hosein
- Captain: Moeen Ali
- Vice-Captain: Kieron Pollard
Probable Winner Of The Match
West Indies is expected to win this match.
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team for the fantasy game please consider the points mentioned and make your own decision at the time of making your team.
