WI vs ENG Dream11 Prediction: 2nd ODI Match of England tour of West Indies, 2023 Playing 11, Pitch Report, Fantasy Cricket Tips for West Indies vs England Dream11 Team

West Indies are aiming for a series win in the second ODI of the three-match series.

Let’s take a look at our fantasy preview for this game.

West Indies vs England, 2nd ODI of England tour of West Indies 2023
06th December, 11:00 PM IST
Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua, West Indies

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WI vs ENG Preview

West Indies started the white-ball leg of their tour with a bang, defeating the visitors by four wickets in Antigua. They have a strong squad with enough firepower and depth to win a rare overseas ODI series. Meanwhile, England are one of the top teams in this format, with players like Jos Buttler and Harry Brook in the squad. Despite some inconsistency since the 2023 World Cup and the absence of a few key players, they are still capable of mounting impressive damage against the West Indies.

Form Guide

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

Sir Vivian Richards Stadium Pitch Report

The pitch at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium has favored batters, as seen in the previous game. While teams have posted big totals, there have also been a few instances of teams chasing down those big targets. This wicket may not help pacers much, but spinners should come into play and may enjoy bowling here.

WI Playing 11

1. Brandon King
2. Alick Athanaze
3. Keacy Carty
4. Shai Hope (c & wk)
5. Shimron Hetmyer
6. Sherfane Rutherford
7. Romario Shepherd
8. Yannic Cariah
9. Alzarri Joseph
10. Gudakesh Motie
11. Oshane Thomas

West Indies Team News

Shane Dowrich is also expected to be unavailable for today’s game, so don’t pick him.
West Indies are likely to stick with the same playing 11 that won the first ODI.

WI Key Players

Shai Hope Stats vs England in ODI

Last 5 Scores in ODI	Runs against ENG in ODI	ODI Batting average vs AUS	ODI Stats in West Indies	Captain choice
109, 5, 63, 43, 2	436	36.33	1612 Runs in 49 Matches	✅

Alick Athanaze Stats in ODI

Last 5 Scores in ODI	Totals Run	Batting Average	ODI Stats in West Indies	Vice-captain choice
66, 39, 36, 22, 65	191 runs in 5 Matches	38.20	126 runs in 4 Matches	✅

ENG Playing 11

1. Philip Salt
2. Will Jacks
3. Zak Crawley
4. Ben Duckett
5. Harry Brook
6. Jos Buttler (c & wk)
7. Liam Livingstone
8. Sam Curran
9. Brydon Carse
10. Rehan Ahmed
11. Gus Atkinson

England Team News

Matthew Potts, who can also bat, could be included in the bowling lineup.
Their batting has been good in the first game, even in a losing cause, so no changes to their batting lineup are expected.

ENG Key Players

Zak Crawley Stats in ODI

Last 5 Scores in ODI	Runs against WI in ODI	ODI Batting average vs WI	Total Runs	Captain choice
48, 41, 0, 39, 0	48	48.00	196 Runs in 6 Matches	✅

Harry Brook Stats in ODI

Last 5 Scores in ODI	Totals Run	Batting Average	Home/Away	Vice-captain choice
71, 30, 11, 17, 66	363 runs in 13 Matches	27.92	37/326	✅

Who will win today’s match between West Indies and England (2nd ODI of England tour of West Indies 2023)?

West Indies are on a high after a recent famous win, indicating a positive and confident team.
England’s ongoing struggles, notably a lack of intent in the last few overs while bowling, raise questions about their form and effectiveness in crucial moments of the game.
West Indies have a good home record against England, having won three of their last five meetings. This past advantage and winning streak add to their confidence.
Given the West Indies’ familiarity with home conditions and England’s current downturn, the home team is expected to lead, making them the likely favorites to win.

WI vs ENG Dream11 Prediction

Wicket-keepers: Shai Hope
Batsmen: Alick Athanaze, Zak Crawley, Harry Brook, Keacy Carty
All-rounder: Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Will Jacks
Bowlers: Romario Shepherd, Brydon Carse, Yannic Cariah

Who are Best Captain Options for WI vs ENG Dream11 Team

For Small League, Head to Head contest: Shai Hope, Harry Brook
For Grand League, Mega Contest: Liam Livingstone, Romario Shepherd

What are WI vs ENG Fantasy Tips?

Jos Buttler has struggled in recent ODIs, scoring only 46 runs in the last five games. He could be overlooked for this game.
Sam Curran is an excellent all-rounder, and given the slow pitches in the West Indies, he could be the best multiplier pick for this game.
Liam Livingstone is another top pick for captaincy given his all-round abilities, he bowls a full quota of overs and holds the valuable seventh position in the batting lineup.