WI vs Eng, 4th ODI: Dream11 Prediction, Playing XI Updates & Fantasy Cricket Tips - February 27th, 2019
After a rain-curtailed match, England and West Indies face each other in a crucial match in the context of the series with both teams looking to get one over the other.
With the National Cricket Stadium in Granada playing host once again on Wednesday, West Indies look to close out the series with their youngsters, Shimron Hetmyer and Oshane Thomas impressing, while World Cup favourites, England haven't done bad as well with their top-heavy batting order firing on all cylinders.
With both teams looking to lock down their World Cup squads, this match is set to be more intense than the others, adding to the entertainment quotient of this highly awaited ODI.
Squads to choose from:
West Indies:
Jason Holder(C), Chris Gayle, Shai Hope, Darren Bravo, John Campbell, Shimron Hetmyer, Carlos Brathwaite, Fabian Allen, Ashley Nurse, Nicolas Pooran, Devendra Bishoo, Oshane Thomas, Kemar Roach, and Sheldon Cottrell.
England:
Eoin Morgan(C), Alex Hales, Jason Roy, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Jos Buttler, Ben Stokes, Moeen Ali, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Chris Woakes, Joe Denly, David Willey, Tom Curran, and Liam Plunkett
Playing XI Updates:
England:
Ben Stokes was left out of the previous match as a precautionary measure. He could return to the playing XI at the expense of Alex Hales if he is deemed fully fit. The rest of the side should remain the same with Woakes and Wood utilizing the new ball. Moeen Ali is certain to be on the radar of a few critics with his under-par performances in the Test series and the previous ODIs putting him under the scanner.
Possible XI: Bairstow, Roy, Root, Stokes/Hales, Morgan (C), Buttler (WK), Woakes, Ali, Rashid, Plunkett and Wood
West Indies:
Andre Russell has been called up as a replacement for the injured, Kemar Roach. He could be slotted into the playing XI straightaway instead of Carlos Brathwaite. The Windies seem to have found their perfect combination with Hetmyer and Hope scoring heavily. The experience of Gayle and Holder adds up to their explosiveness, making them a tough side to beat in home conditions.
Possible XI: Gayle, Campbell, Hope(WK), Hetmyer, Bravo, Holder(C), Russell, Nurse, Bishoo, Thomas and Cottrell.
Match Details:
West Indies vs England, 4th ODI
27th February 2019, 7:00 PM IST
National Cricket Stadium, St. George's, Granada.
Fantasy Tips and Suggestions:
Wicket-keeper: Both Shai Hope and Jos Buttler are great options to have considering their form and the nature of the pitch. Hope scored an impressive fifty in the first ODI while Jos Buttler has been in good form since last year's IPL, which has seen him regain his spot in the Test side as well
Batsmen: Jonny Bairstow and Joe Root are must-haves in the team with both of them looking good for a big score on Wednesday. Shimron Hetmyer's red-hot form is impossible to ignore while Chris Gayle is also a plausible option to have in the side.
All-rounders: With Ben Stokes' involvement in the fourth ODI up in the air, Jason Holder and Chris Woakes are the ideal options to have in the side. One of Andre Russell and Moeen Ali would also fit the bill.
Bowlers: Adil Rashid and Sheldon Cottrell have been in great form and are invaluable selections to the fantasy team. Mark Wood has been impressive in the current tour and could also be a great option with the likes of Plunkett and Thomas amongst other available options.
Captain: Jonny Bairstow has been brilliant for England since his promotion to the top of the order. He is bound to score some runs on Wednesday, making him to ideal choice for captain alongside Joe Root and Shai Hope.
Fantasy Suggestion #1: Shai Hope (WK), Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Shimron Hetmyer, Andre Russell, Jason Holder, Chris Woakes, Devendra Bishoo, Adil Rashid, Sheldon Cottrell and Mark Wood. Captain: Jonny Bairstow
Fantasy Suggestion #2: Jos Buttler (WK), Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Shimron Hetmyer, Chris Gayle, Jason Holder, Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid, Liam Plunkett, Sheldon Cottrell and Devendra Bishoo. Captain: Joe Root