ENG vs WI: Dream11 Prediction: England will host West Indies for the second test match of the three-match series. The series came as a breath of fresh air for all the cricket fans around the World who were devoid of all the cricket action since pandemic struck.
The first game proved to a great match between two returning sides and the game ended up in a thrilling contest. England was without two of their mainstay in the red-ball cricket in the form of skipper Joe Root and the leading seamer Stuart Broad. However, both are expected to return in this game which would considerably increase the strength of the English side.
Joe Root will provide some much-needed consolidation in the middle order which in return which also free Ben Stokes, who looked in utmost pressure in the first game. The host would look to make a comeback in the game and level the series.
On the other hand, West Indies surprised everyone with their performances in the first game and proved their worth once again. The side outplayed the Englishmen in all the departments and eventually won the game quite convincingly. The performances from Braithwaite and Jason Holder were the biggest positives for the side and they would look to seal the historic series against the hosts. The Caribbean side would expect better performances from the likes of Kemar Roach and Shai Hope.
Match Details:
2nd Test, England vs West Indies
When: 16th July, Wednesday- 3:30 PM IST
Where: Old Trafford, Manchester
ENG vs WI: Dream11 Team Prediction
England Squad: Joe Root (c), Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler, Sam Curran, Jofra Archer, Dominic Bess, Stuart Broad, Rory Burns, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Dom Sibley, Chris Woakes and Ollie Robinson.
England Team News:
- James Anderson has been rested for the game.
- Stuart Broad will replace James Anderson in the squad.
- Joe Root will return to the playing XI. He is expected to replace Joe Denly in the side.
- Joe Root will lead the team in the game.
- Sam Curran could be included in the side.
England Playing XI (Probable): Rory Burns, Dominic Sibley, Zak Crawley, Joe Root ©, Ollie Pope, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler (WK), Sam Curran, Jofra Archer, Stuart Broad, Dominic Bess.
West Indies Squad: Jason Holder (c), Shane Dowrich, Jermaine Blackwood, Nkrumah Bonner, Kraigg Brathwaite, Shamarh Brooks, John Campbell, Roston Chase, Rahkeem Cornwall, Chemar Holder, Shai Hope, Alzarri Joseph, Raymon Reifer and Kemar Roach.
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West Indies Team News:
- West Indies is expected to play with an unchanged squad
West Indies Playing XI (Probable): Kraigg Brathwaite, John Campbell, Shai Hope, Shamarh Brooks, Jermaine Blackwood, Shane Dowrich (WK), Jason Holder ©, Roston Chase, Kemar Roach, Alzarri Joseph, Shannon Gabriel.
ENG vs WI: Pitch Report
The Pitch condition in Manchester is expected to be similar to what it was in Southampton. The pacers will enjoy the initial help from the wicket whereas the spinners are expected from the wicket. The team winning the toss should bowl first.
ENG vs WI Dream11 Prediction Today Cricket Match
Wicket Keeper: Shai Hope
Batsmen: Joe Root, Jermaine Blackwood, Dominic Sibley, Ollie Pope, Zak Crawley
All-Rounder: Ben Stokes, Jason Holder
Bowler” Kemar Roach, Stuart Broad, Jofra Archer
ENG vs WI: Players to Watch Out For:
England:
Ben Stokes: Has scored 1716 runs and 58 wickets in 25 matches since 2018
Joe Root: 7599 runs in 169 innings
Stuart Broad: 485 wickets in 202 innings
West Indies:
Jason Holder: Has scored 699 runs and 60 wickets in 12 games since 2018.
Shai Hope: 1523 runs in 60 innings