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West Indies are all set to host England for a multi-format tour that commences with a three match ODI series. The series opener is scheduled for December 3 at the iconic Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua.
It is worth mentioning that England are seeking a resurgence in the ODI format following a disappointing campaign in the 2023 ODI World Cup. Similarly, the West Indies, having failed to qualify for the global event, have a lot to prove and will be eager to showcase their prowess in the upcoming series
England tour of West Indies, WI vs ENG, 1st ODI:
- Date and time: December 03; 02:00 pm GMT| 07:30 pm IST| 10:00 am local
- Venue: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua
Sir Vivian Richards Stadium Pitch Report:
The cricket pitch at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium offers a balanced advantage to both batters and bowlers. While scoring runs may not be a walk in the park, batters can construct their innings effectively by patiently spending time at the crease and executing well-timed shots. As the match unfolds, spinners are likely to play a significant role, gaining influence as the game progresses. Therefore, the team winning the toss would likely opt to bat first, aiming to set a challenging target for the opposition.
WI vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Jos Buttler, Shai Hope
- Batters: Shimron Hetmyer, Harry Brook, Ben Duckett, Brandon King
- All-rounder: Sam Curran, Roston Chase, Will Jacks
- Bowlers: Alzarri Joseph, Romario Shepherd
WI vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Will Jacks (c), Shai Hope (vc)
Choice 2: Harry Brook (c), Romario Shepherd (vc)
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WI vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Liam Livingstone, Zak Crawley, Alick Athanaze, Gudakesh Motie
WI vs ENG Dream11 Team for today’s match (Dec 03, 02:00 pm GMT):
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Squads:
West Indies: Shai Hope (c), Alzarri Joseph (vc), Alick Athanaze, Yannic Cariah, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Shane Dowrich, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Brandon King, Gudakesh Motie, Kjorn Ottley, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Oshane Thomas.
England: Jos Buttler (c & wk), Rehan Ahmed, Gus Atkinson, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Zak Crawley, Sam Curran, Ben Duckett, Tom Hartley, Will Jacks, Liam Livingstone, Ollie Pope, Phil Salt, Matthew Potts, John Turner
