WI vs Eng, 3rd Test: Dream11 Prediction, Playing XI Updates & Fantasy Cricket Tips - February 9th, 2019
It's a great time to be a West Indian fan as the once feared cricketing nation has destroyed a formidable England side on not one but two occasions over the last few weeks with the third and final Test set to be played from Saturday.
With the series all wrapped up, West Indies will be looking to continue their brilliance despite the suspension of Jason Holder. On the other hand, an out-of-sorts England side look to salvage some pride after being treated with disdain in the last two Tests.
Squads to choose from
West Indies:
Kraigg Brathwaite(C), Darren Bravo, Shamarh Brooks, John Campbell, Roston Chase, Shane Dowrich, Shannon Gabriel, Shimron Hetmyer, Shai Hope, Alzarri Joseph, Kemar Roach, Keemo Paul and Jomel Warrican.
England:
Joe Root(C), Rory Burns, Keaton Jennings, Jonny Bairstow, Jos Buttler, Ben Stokes, Ben Foakes, Joe Denly, Sam Curran, James Anderson, Mark Wood, Moeen Ali, Adil Rashid, Stuart Broad, Jack Leach and Chris Woakes.
Playing XI Updates
West Indies:
Kraigg Brathwaite is set to don the captaincy for the third and final Test with Jason Holder being reprimanded for a slow over rate in the second Test. He should be replaced with Keemo Paul, who has done well in shorter formats for the Windies and impressed in the domestic circuit as well.
Alzarri Joseph should play after his mother's demise last week with Oshane Thomas available for them just in case.
Possible XI: Brathwaite (C), Campbell, Bravo, Hope, Hetmyer, Chase, Dowrich(WK), Paul, Roach, Joseph and Gabriel.
England:
The question still remains. Are the English trying too many all-rounders in the side rather than more accomplished batsmen? The jury is still out for the English but as far as the third Test is concerned, a few changes are expected with Sam Curran likely to be given the sack.
Chris Woakes could replace him in the side while much is expected from their middle order comprising of Buttler, Stokes, Root and Bairstow.
Expected XI: Burns, Denly, Bairstow(WK), Root(C), Stokes, Buttler, Ali, Woakes, Curran/Foakes, Broad and Anderson.
Fantasy Tips and Suggestions
Wicket-keeper: With Ben Foakes not keeping wickets in the second Test as a precautionary measure, Shane Dowrich would be the ideal option to go with as the wicket-keeper in your fantasy side. Dowrich is in good form with the bat and has been able behind the wickets as well to justify his selection.
Batsmen: Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow are the best batsmen in the England side and have critically under-performed that has had a transverse effect on the team's fortunes as a whole.
Both of them should be backed to put a good performance along with the dependable Shai Hope. Either of Kraigg Brathwaite or the swashbuckling Shimron Hetmyer would suffice.
All-rounders: With Jason Holder not available for this match, one should see Keemo Paul and Ben Stokes being picked as the preferred options.
Stokes has been good with the old ball and with his batting ability yet to come into good use this series, he could be pivotal in the proceedings.
Bowlers: James Anderson, Stuart Broad, Kemar Roach and Shannon Gabriel are the ideal set of players with the a sense of uncertainty surrounding the likes of Sam Curran and Alzarri Joseph regarding their place in the side, although for contrasting reasons. The aforementioned quartet of pace bowlers are the safest and best possible options as well to go along with.
Captain: Joe Root and Shai Hope are the front-runners for the captaincy with their ability to influence the proceedings of a Test match evident from their numbers. Ben Stokes is yet to reach his astronomical heights of 2017 and this could be the ideal opportunity to do so.
Fantasy Suggestion #1: Shane Dowrich(WK), Shai Hope, Kraigg Brathwaite, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes, Keemo Paul, James Anderson, Stuart Broad, Shannon Gabriel and Kemar Roach. Captain: Joe Root
Fantasy Suggestion #2: Shane Dowrich (WK), Joe Root, Rory Burns, Shai Hope, Shimron Hetmyer, Roston Chase, Ben Stokes, James Anderson, Kemar Roach, Stuart Broad and Shannon Gabriel. Captain: Shai Hope