The cricketing spotlight shifts to the T20 arena as the West Indies and England gear up for an exhilarating five-match series, with the first T20 International scheduled to take place at Kensington Oval on December 12.
Fresh off their triumphant 2-1 victory in the recently concluded ODI series, the West Indies, led by Rovman Powell in the T20 format, are riding a wave of confidence into the upcoming T20I series. The team’s performance in the ODIs showcased their resilience and determination, and they are eager to carry that momentum forward in the shortest format of the game.
On the flip side, England, led by Jos Buttler, are determined to bounce back after their setback in the ODI series. Despite the ODI defeat, the English side boasts a blend of experienced players and dynamic young talent, providing them with the versatility needed for success in the T20 format.
England tour of West Indies, WI vs ENG, 1st T20I:
- Date and time: December 12; 10:30 pm GMT| 03:00 am IST| 6 pm local
- Venue: Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados
Kensington Oval Pitch Report:
The pitch at Kensington Oval typically favors batters and improves as the match unfolds. Anticipate a match with high scores as both teams take the field. Over time, the historical trend reveals that teams batting second have claimed victory on 27 occasions, underscoring the strategic advantage of chasing at this venue.
WI vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Jos Buttler, Nicholas Pooran
- Batters: Shimron Hetmyer, Harry Brook, Rovman Powell
- All-rounders: Andre Russell Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone
- Bowlers: Akeal Hosein, Gus Atkinson, Adil Rashid
WI vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Harry Brook (c), Andre Russell (vc)
Choice 2: Shimron Hetmyer (c), Sam Curran (vc)
Also READ: WI vs ENG 2023,1st T20I – Kensington Oval Barbados Pitch Report, Weather Forecast, T20I Stats & Records
WI vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Brandon King, Alzarri Joseph, Ben Duckett, Reece Topley
WI vs ENG Dream11 Team for today’s match (Dec 12, 10:30 pm GMT):
Squads:
West Indies: Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Shai Hope, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Rovman Powell (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Andre Russell, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Roston Chase, Jason Holder, Sherfane Rutherford, Matthew Forde
England: Jos Buttler(c and wk), Philip Salt, Will Jacks, Ben Duckett, Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Tymal Mills, Adil Rashid, Reece Topley, Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, John Turner, Rehan Ahmed