WI vs ENG Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Probable Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For 1st ODI

WI vs ENG Match Preview

The first of three One-Day Internationals (ODIs) between the West Indies and England begins on Sunday morning in Antigua. This will be the West Indies’ first one-day international since losing a three-match series to India 2-1 in July and August. England, which failed miserably to defend its World Cup title last month. Will see this as an opportunity to begin a new cycle in this format. The recent World Cup in India was the first time the West Indies did not compete. The cricket board is determined not to let this happen again. England’s fall was spectacular after they began the 2023 Cricket World Cup as defending champions, but the entire team management will now be looking to develop a new squad and method over the next four years.

WI vs ENG Match Details

West Indies vs England – 1st ODI

Venue: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium – Antigua

Date & Time: 03rd December 2023 at 07:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: JioCinema App

WI vs ENG Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	300
Avg 2nd inn score	292
Win% batting 1st	52
Win% batting 2nd	48

WI vs ENG Pitch Report

We do not expect this pitch to be particularly quick and there should be turn, although it could be slow turn, at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. A par score will be around 295-305.

WI vs ENG Weather Report

The temperature will be in the mid-high 20s throughout this game with the forecast for some sunny spells mixed in with some cloud. It will be quite humid across the entire ODI.

WI vs ENG Last Five Matches

WI ( West Indies )	L W L L W
ENG ( England )	W W L L L

WI vs ENG Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	WI Won	ENG Won	Tie	NR
Overall	102	44	52	0	6
Last 5	5	2	2	0	1

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

WI vs ENG Probable Playing XIs:

West Indies Probable Playing XIs

Brandon King, Kjorn Ottley, Shai Hope (c) (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Alick Athanaze, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie

England Probable Playing XIs

Phil Salt, Zak Crawley, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (c) (wk), Liam Livingstone, Will Jacks, Sam Curran, Rehan Ahmed, Brydon Carse, Gus Atkinson, John Turner

Topmost Picks for WI vs ENG Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – West Indies

• Brandon King- the opener has been impressive in white ball cricket over the last couple of years and he hit two centuries during West Indies’ unsuccessful World Cup qualifying campaign in June and July.
• Alzarri Joseph- the 27 year old right-arm fast bowler will take on vice-captaincy duties during this series and he will be the leader of the attack with 104 ODI dismissals already.

Top Picks – England

• Harry Brook- the right-handed Yorkshireman is expected to be an integral part of England’s batting across all formats for the next decade. So far, he has a top score of 80 in ODIs and he will want to add to that in this series.
• Gus Atkinson- the 25 year old right-arm pace bowler played in only three of England’s matches during the World Cup in October and November taking a 2-wicket haul on two occasions.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for WI vs ENG Dream11 Team:

Jos Buttler, Shai Hope, Harry Brook, Ben Duckett, Brandon King(VC), Shimron Hetmyer, Liam Livingstone, Roston Chase, Sam Curran(C), Gus Atkinson, Alzarri Joseph

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for WI vs ENG Dream11 Team:

Jos Buttler(C), Shai Hope(VC), Harry Brook, Ben Duckett, Brandon King, Shimron Hetmyer, Will Jacks, Roston Chase, Sam Curran, Brydon Carse, Alzarri Joseph

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Sam Curran, Jos Buttler

Vice-captain – Brandon King, Shai Hope

Wicketkeeper – Jos Buttler

WI vs ENG Probable Winners:

Both teams enter this series with a poor reputation in this format, with the West Indies in particular eager to demonstrate an immediate turnaround after failing to qualify for the 2023 Cricket World Cup. England will be nowhere near the same team that they were four years ago, but we expect them to have enough with bat and ball to win this ODI and take a 1-0 lead in the series in Antigua. Considering the team combination, England is expected to win this match.