WI vs ENG Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing 11 and Pitch Report for West Indies tour of England 2024, 3rd Test
The 3rd Test match of the West Indies tour of England 2024 will see West Indies (WI) squaring off against England (ENG) at the Edgbaston in Birmingham on Friday, July 26. Ahead of this exciting match, here's all you need to know about the WI vs ENG Dream11 Prediction, today's playing 11s, fantasy cricket tips, best player picks, and the pitch report.
England has already won the test series and will now be eyeing to whitewash the visitors. They have won both of the last two test matches. England won the last match by 241 runs. West Indies, on the other hand, will try their best to win today's match and avoid whitewash.
These two teams have played a total of 165 head-to-head test matches, out of which West Indies have won 59 matches, England have won 53 matches, and 53 matches have ended in a draw.
WI vs ENG Match Details
The 3rd Test match of the West Indies tour of England 2024 will be played on July 26 at the Edgbaston in Birmingham. The game is set to take place at 3:30 PM IST. The live score & commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.
WI vs ENG, 3rd Test match
Date and Time: 26th July 2024, 3:30 PM IST
Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham
Pitch Report
The pitch at Edgbaston in Birmingham is good for both batters and bowlers. Pacers are more important than spinners on this pitch. Batters are also able to score well here. The last test match played here was back in June 2023 between England and Australia, where a total of 1334 runs were scored at a loss of 36 wickets.
WI vs ENG Form Guide (Last 5 Matches)
WI - L L W L N/R
ENG - W W L L L
WI vs ENG Probable Playing XI
WI Playing XI
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Kraigg Brathwaite (c), Mikyle Louis, Kirk McKenzie, Alick Athanaze, Kavem Hodge, Joshua Da Silva (wk), Jason Holder, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Jayden Seales, Gudakesh Motie
ENG Playing XI
No injury updates
Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope (wk), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jamie Smith, Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Shoaib Bashir, Mark Wood
WI vs ENG Dream11 Match Top Picks
Wicket-keeper
Ollie Pope
Ollie Pope is no doubt the best wicket-keeper pick. He has smashed 363 runs in 5 head-to-head matches. He played a crucial innings of 121 runs in the last match's first innings. Jamie Smith is another good wicket-keeper pick. He has already smashed 112 runs and taken 9 catches in the last two matches against West Indies.
Batters
Joe Root
Harry Brook and Joe Root are the two best batsmen picks for today's Dream11 team. Joe Root has an average of 55 in 16 head-to-head matches and 62 in 10 venue matches. Ben Duckett is another good pick for today's match. He has smashed 150 runs in just two head-to-head matches.
All-rounders
Ben Stokes
Jason Holder and Ben Stokes are the best all-rounder picks for the Dream11 team. Ben Stokes has smashed 1228 runs and taken 42 wickets in 17 head-to-head matches. Chris Woakes is another good all-rounder for today's match. He has smashed 1699 runs and taken 193 wickets in 53 venue matches.
Bowlers
Gus Atkinson
The top bowler picks for today's Dream11 team are Jayden Seales and Gus Atkinson. Gut Atkinson had a dream debut as he has already taken 16 wickets in the last two matches against West Indies. Alzarri Joseph is another good bowler for today's match, who can trouble England batters on this pitch.
WI vs ENG match captain and vice-captain choices
Ollie Pope
Ollie Pope is one of the most crucial picks from the England squad. This pitch is good for batters, thus making him one of the top captaincy options for today's match. He has already smashed 363 runs in just 5 head-to-head matches. He smashed 172 runs in the last match.
Joe Root
Joe Root is one of the most experienced players in this squad and is in top-notch form. He has already smashed 1426 runs in just 16 head-to-head matches at an average of 55. He has also smashed 924 runs in just 10 venue matches at an average of 62.
5 Must-Picks for WI vs ENG, 3rd Test match
Joe Root
Ben Stokes
Gus Atkinson
Ollie Pope
Chaos Woakes
West Indies vs England Match Expert Tips
As the pitch is expected to be good for both batters and bowlers, it is advisable to make a team keeping that in mind. Making in-form players the captain or vice-captain is the best way to gain maximum points and win grand leagues in today's match.
West Indies vs England Dream11 Prediction Today, Head-to-head
Wicket-keeper: O Pope
Batters: H Brook, J Root, B Duckett, K Hodge
All-rounders: B Stokes, C Woakes, J Holder
Bowlers: G Atkinson, A Joseph, J Seales
West Indies vs England Dream11 Prediction Today, Grand League
Wicket-keeper: O Pope
Batters: H Brook, J Root, B Duckett
All-rounders: A Athanaze, B Stokes, C Woakes, J Holder
Bowlers: G Atkinson, S Bashir, J Seales