ENG vs WI Dream11 Prediction 1st Test: Playing 11, Pitch Report, Fantasy Cricket Tips for England vs West Indies Dream11 Team

England will take on West Indies in the first Test of the three-match series at Lord’s in London. Here’s ENG vs WI Dream11 Prediction for 1st Test.

England vs West Indies, 1st Test of West Indies tour of England 2024
10-14 Jul, 03:30 PM IST
Lord’s, London.

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ENG vs WI Dream11 Prediction 1st Test

England, coming off a disappointing series loss to India, will be eager to bounce back and showcase the effectiveness of their Bazball approach on home soil. The aggressive style of play, under coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes, has proven particularly potent in English conditions, making the hosts firm favorites for this encounter. West Indies, on the other hand, enter the series with a boost of confidence following their impressive drawn series in Australia. The spirit shown by the Caribbean side in those challenging conditions will serve as a springboard as they look to upset England in their backyard.

This series will mark the final Test appearance for veteran pace bowler James Anderson. The hosts will be determined to give their legendary seamer a fitting farewell with a victory, while Anderson himself will undoubtedly be motivated to leave an indelible mark in his swansong. The visitors, led by Kraigg Brathwaite, will be banking on their mix of experience and young talent to counter England’s home advantage.

Form Guide

ENG: L-L-L-L-W
WI: W-L-NR-L-L

Lord’s Pitch Report

The pitch at Lord’s is typically noted for being a good batting surface, offering true bounce and allowing batters to play their shots with confidence. The surface tends to provide assistance to both seam and swing bowlers, especially in the early part of the game. As the match progresses, the pitch can slow down, bringing spin bowlers into play. The average first-innings score at Lord’s in Test matches is 311.

Test stats at this ground

Total Matches Played: 145
Matches Won Batting First: 52
Matches Won Batting Second: 42
Average 1st innings score: 311
Average 2nd innings score: 299

ENG Playing 11

Zak Crawley
Ben Duckett
Ollie Pope
Joe Root
Harry Brook
Ben Stokes (C)
Jamie Smith (wk)
Chris Woakes
Gus Atkinson
Shoaib Bashir
James Anderson

England Team News

England have announced their playing XI ahead of the match.
Jamie Smith and Gus Atkinson make debut.

ENG Key Players

Joe Root Stats vs WI in Test

Last 5 Scores in Test	Runs against WI in Test	Batting average vs WI	Total runs in Test	Captain choice
84 & 26, 11 & 122, 7 &18, 16 & 5, 2 & 29	1222 runs in 14 matches	53.13	11736 Runs in 140 Matches	✅

Ben Stokes Stats vs WI in Test

Last 5 Scores in Test	Runs & wickets against WI in Test	Batting average vs WI	Total runs & wickets in Test	Vice-captain choice
2 & 0, 4 & 3, 15 & 41, 11 & 47, 6 & 70	1147 runs & 38 wickets in 15 matches	47.79	6316 runs & 198 wickets in 102 Matches	✅

WI Playing 11

1. Kraigg Brathwaite (c)
2. Mikyle Louis
3. Kirk McKenzie
4. Alick Athanaze
5. Kavem Hodge
6. Jason Holder
7. Joshua da Silva (wk)
8. Gudakesh Motie
9. Alzarri Joseph
10. Shamar Joseph
11. Jayden Seales

West Indies Team News

West Indies have announced their playing XI ahead of the match.
Jason Holder returns to the side after missing the Australian tour.

WI Key Players

Kraigg Brathwaite Stats vs ENG in Test

Last 5 Scores in Test	Runs against ENG in Test	Batting average vs ENG	Total runs in Test	Captain choice
16 & 4, 1 & 13, 28 & 75, 7 & 20, 18 & 7	1124 runs in 15 matches	41.63	5513 Runs in 89 Matches	❌

Jason Holder Stats vs ENG in Test

Last 5 Scores in Test	Last 5 Test Bowling Performance	Runs & wickets against ENG in Test	Total runs & wickets in Test	vice-captain choice
DNB & 15, 20 & 18, 19 & 81, 18 & 0, 3 & DNB	0/26 & 2/57, 0/40 & 3/48, 1/39 & 2/7, 1/64 & 1/16, 2/18 & 0/13	671 runs & 37 wickets in 14 matches	2797 Runs & 157 wickets in 64 Matches	❌

Who will win 1st Test between England and West Indies?

England and West Indies have played 163 Test matches against each other, with England winning 51, West Indies winning 59, and 53 matches ending in a draw.
West Indies have achieved 31 of their 59 wins playing in England, while England have secured 36 of their 51 wins playing at home.
England are expected to win this outing given their home conditions.

ENG vs WI Dream11 Team

Wicket-keepers: Ollie Pope
Batsmen: Joe Root, Kraigg Braithwaite, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett
All-rounder: Ben Stokes, Jason Holder, Chris Woakes
Bowlers: James Anderson, Shamar Joseph, James Anderson

Who are Best Captain Options for ENG vs WI Dream11 Team

For Small League, Head to Head contest: Ben Stokes, Joe Root
For Grand League, Mega Contest: Jason Holder, James Anderson

What are ENG vs WI Fantasy Tips?

Joe Root and Ben Stokes have impressive records against West Indies with the bat, having scored 1,222 and 1,147 runs, respectively, making them top picks for this outing.
Kraigg Brathwaite has an average of 41.63 against England in Tests and has been in fine form recently at the top order for WI, making him a must-have pick for this game.
Jason Holder is another top pick given his record against England in Tests, having taken 37 wickets and scored 671 runs at an average of 33.55.
James Anderson has 51 Test wickets against the West Indies at home at an average of 21.05, making him another multiplier pick for this outing.
Alzarri Joseph and Chris Woakes are must-have picks given their experience and abilities.