ENG vs WI Dream11 Match Prediction, 1st Test, 8 July

ENG vs WI Dream11 Prediction: Hola! all the ardent cricket fans around the globe, International cricket is back on the cricketing calendar with a 3-match Test series between England and West Indies which is all set to get underway from Wednesday i.e. 8th of July. The opening Test will take place at the iconic Ageas Bowl in Southampton.

It has been almost 143 days since the last International cricket match was played prior to the worldwide pandemic. The fans of the game were peeping for a return of cricket for a long time, and therefore, this series will be one to remember for everyone.

The new normal as it is said will be on display in the first of the three Tests. The matches will be played behind the closed doors, no saliva or sweat will be in contact to shine the ball, hum when it comes to music between overs, and yes, no crowd cheer for sure.

Let us now come back to this much-awaited series. It is a hard profound pace attack for both teams and with the conditions always helping the seam bowlers in England, both teams must be luring the fact of having some outrageous pace bowling options in their contingent. It is a fresh new start and everyone is eager to know what lies ahead. A treat for the cricket fans is here. Sit back, relax and enjoy the game, and yes, Cricket, we’ve missed you!

03:30 PM IST, 8th July 2020, Ageas Bowl, Southampton

Pitch and Conditions

Cloud covers are always a sight to remember in England. However, things are different in the months of May and June but are typical this time around with showers expected to hinder the first two days of the play. If things get normal, the final three days of the Test match are expected to be dry and sunny. The pacers will relish bowling especially on the first two days which means, the batsmen will have to wait to turn the tables.

ENG vs WI Dream11 Team Prediction

West Indies Squad

Jason Holder (c), Shamarh Brooks, John Campbell, Roston Chase, Rahkeem Cornwall, Shane Dowrich, Jermaine Blackwood, Nkrumah Bonner, Kraigg Brathwaite, Chemar Holder, Shai Hope, Alzarri Joseph, Raymon Reifer, Kemar Roach

West Indies Team News:

Windies pace battery is up and running. Coach Phil Simmons is backing his pacers to produce magic, but at the same time has admitted it is their batting that needs to step up.
There would be a selection dilemma between Rahkeem Cornwall and Roston Chase as both offer off-spins and are handy batsmen.
John Campbell and Kraigg Brathwaite will be opening the batting for the visitors.
The opening batters will be followed by the likes of Shai Hope, Shamarh Brooks, Roston Chase who looks likely to pip Rahkeem Cornwall in the lineup and skipper Jason Holder.
The pace guns will be Shannon Gabriel who has regained full fitness. He will get along with the likes of Kemar Roach and Alzarri Joseph.

WI Playing 11 (Probable):

Kragg Brathwaite
John Campbell
Shai Hope
Roston Chase
Shamarh Brooks
Jason Holder
Shane Dowrich
Jermaine Campbell/Rahkeem Cornwall
Alzarri Joseph
Shanon Gabriel
Kemar Roach

England Squad

Ben Stokes (c), James Anderson, Dom Sibley, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood, Jofra Archer, Dom Bess, Stuart Broad, Rory Burns, Jos Buttler, Zak Crawley, Joe Denly, Ollie Pope.

England Team News:

Regular skipper Joe Root is unavailable fr this game as he will be attending the birth of his second child. Therefore, the English team will be under the captaincy of swashbuckling all-rounder Ben Stokes for the very first time.
The opening pair will remain the same from the Ashes with Dominic Sibley and Rory Burns donning their roles.
Joe Denly will follow the openers, and at no 4 in the absence of Joe Root, Zak Crawley will be in pursuit. Skipper Ben Stokes, Ollie Pope and keeper Jos Buttler will complete the batting order.
Dominic Bess is expected to be the only spin option in the side with the pace trio James Anderson, Stuart Broad and Jofra Archer all set to pounce.

ENG Playing 11 (Probable):

Domini Sibley
Rory Burns
Joe Denly
Zack Crawley
Ben Stokes
Ollie Pope
Jos Buttler
Jofra Archer
Dominic Bess
Stuart Broad
James Anderson

ENG vs WI Dream 11 Prediction Today Cricket Match

WK: Shai Hope
BAT: K Brathwaite, Rory Burns, Dominic Sibley, Ollie Pope
ALL: Jason Holder, Ben Stokes
BWL: Kemar Roach, Shanon Gabriel, Jofra Archer/Stuart Broad, James Anderson

Captain Picks:

For Small Leagues

Jofra Archer is a skiddy customer. He is one of the lethal aspects in England’s armory, particularly in home conditions. With already 3 five-wicket hauls from just 7 Tests, Archer is definitely an unmissable pick in Today Match Prediction side.
James Anderson was in and out and finally out due to injury during the Ashes. He has now regained full fitness and would be eager to pounce upon. He has as many as 82 wickets against this very opposition from just 20 matches at an economy below 2.5. With conditions tailor-made for his bowling style, Anderson remains one of the biggest threats and certainly a prudent pick for captain/vice-captain.
Jason Holder the Windies skipper and world number one Test all-rounder will be a key figure in the setup. From the last 5 Tests, the tall lad has scalped 20 wickets and at the same time scored 344 runs from 8 innings. He would be a marquee selection for the captain or vice-captain choice.

For Grand Leagues

Shai Hope over the last two years has emerged as the backbone of West Indies batting lineup across formats. A thinking batsman in every context of the game has 1498 runs to his name in 31 Tests.
Ben Stokes an all-rounder par excellence has already inducted himself into the modern greats of the game. It would be interesting to see how Ben Stokes the captain responds to this new challenge upfront. Talking about his numbers, from 15 innings against the Windies, the aggressive left-hander has amassed 590 runs at an average of 49.4. With the ball, he has scalped 22 wickets from just 9 games against the Caribbeans.

Who will win ENG vs WI Today Match Prediction?

There are numerous portals who have provided the betting odds for the first International cricket game post the unforced pandemic break.

Odds in favor of England winning:
Betway: 1.30
Bet365: 1.33
1XBet: 1.34

Odds in favor of West Indies winning:
Betway: 8
Bet365: 10
1XBet: 10

Odds in favor of a draw:
Betway: 5.5
Bet365: 5
1XBet: 5

According to the odds provided above, England are the clear favorites for this game, whereas, a draw is the second possibility. Therefore, as per our Dream 11 prediction, we are backing England to reign supreme in this game.