WI vs ENG 2024, 1st ODI: Match Prediction, Dream11 Team, Fantasy Tips & Pitch Report | West Indies vs England

I West Indies are gearing up to face England in a three-match ODI serieswith the first match to be held at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Thursday. This series marks a new chapter for both teams, especially for England, who lost the last ODI leg of the Caribbean tour by 2-1.

This time England will be led by Liam Livingstone who has entered as captain. The team includes promising newcomers, with Jafer Chohan again Jacob of Bethel entered the roster, ready to showcase their skills on the international stage.

Historically, England hold the most number of head-to-head matches with 53 wins, while the West Indies have won 46. Additionally, six matches between the two teams ended without a result.

England tour of West Indies, WI vs ENG, 1st ODI:

• Date and time: October 31; 06:00 pm GMT| 11:30 pm IST| 02:00 pm local time
• Location: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua

Sir Vivian Richards Stadium Pitch Report:

The pitch at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium provides equal opportunity to both batsmen and bowlers. Even though batting may not come easily, batsmen who spend time at the crease and play calculated shots can build a solid innings. As the game progresses, the spinners are expected to make a big impact. Therefore, the team winning the toss may choose to bat first, looking to get their opponents’ competitive total.

WI vs ENG Dream11 Pick Prediction:

• Wickets: Shai Hope, Phil Salt
• The strikers: Liam Livingstone, Sherfane Rutherford,
• All rounder: Sam Curran, Roston Chase, Will Jacks, Romario Shepherd
• Bowlers: Adil Rashid, Gudakesh Motie, Jofra Archer

WI vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

Option 1: Liam Livinstone (c), Roston Chase (vc)
Option 2: Will Jacks (c), Romario Shepherd (vc)

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WI vs ENG Dream11 Predictions:

Brandon King, Alzarri Joseph, Reece Topley, Jacob Bethell

WI vs ENG Dream11 team for today’s match (October 31, 06:00 pm GMT):

Teams:

The West Indies: Keacy Carty, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Shimron Hetmyer, Shai Hope (c & wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Jewel Andrew, Hayden Walsh, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Jayden Seales, Matthew Forde

In England: Philip Salt, Jordan Cox, Will Jacks, Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone (c), Dan Mousley, Jacob Bethell, Michael-Kyle Pepper (wk), Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Rehan Ahmed, Reece Topley, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood , John Turner, Jafer Chohan

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