1st ODI of England in West Indies, 3 ODI Series 2023 has West Indies taking on England. The match will be played at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua on December 3 at 7:00 PM IST.

WI vs ENG (West Indies vs England), 1st ODI - Match Information

Match: West Indies vs England, 1st ODI
Date: December 3, 2023
Time: 7:00 PM IST
Venue: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua

WI vs ENG (West Indies vs England), 1st ODI Preview

In their last 5 games, England have won 2 games and lost 3. In their last 5 games, West Indies have won 2 games and lost 3.

Both teams last played against each other in Match 19 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 where Nicholas Pooran scored the highest fantasy points for West Indies with 76 match fantasy points while Joe Root topped the fantasy points leaderboard for England with 189 match fantasy points.

WI vs ENG, Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The pitch at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 226 runs. The pitch at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua is a balanced one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.

Weather Report for Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua

The temperature is expected to be around 27°C and humidity is expected to be around 73%. Winds at a speed of 7.09 m/s are expected. There is light rain expected which may affect playing conditions.

Pace or Spin?

The venue is suited for both pacers and spinners alike.

WI vs ENG, Head-to-Head

In the 102 matches played between these 2 teams, the batters of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.

WI vs ENG Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Brandon King 5 142 28.4 0 0 0, 15, 17, 10, 100 -
Alick Athanaze 5 201 40.2 0 0 39, 36, 22, 65, 39 -
Jos Buttler 5 51 10.2 0 0 27, 5, 1, 10, 8 -
  1. Brandon Alexander King

    Brandon King is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, Brandon King has scored 142 runs at an average of 28.4 per match.

  2. Alick Athanaze

    Alick Athanaze is a batter and has an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 4 games, a fantasy rating of 7.9 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top-order batter who bats left-handed. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 201 runs averaging 40.2 per match.

  3. Joseph Charles Buttler

    Jos Buttler is a wicket-keeper and has an average of 36 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.4 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Jos Buttler is a right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches, he has scored 27, 5, 1, 10 and 8 runs averaging 10.2 per match.

WI vs ENG Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Gudakesh Motie 3 16 3.2 5 1 8, 0, 0, 0, 8 0, 3, 0, 2, 0
Alzarri Joseph 3 2 0.4 6 1.2 2, 0, 0, 0, 0 0, 0, 0, 3, 3
Gus Atkinson 3 2 0.4 4 0.8 0, 0, 2, 0, 0 0, 2, 0, 0, 2
  1. Gudakesh Moti-Kanhai

    Gudakesh Motie is a bowler and has an average of 77 match fantasy points in the last 7 games, a fantasy rating of 9.3 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the recently played 3 matches, Gudakesh Motie has taken 5 wickets at an average of 1.

  2. Alzarri Shaheim Joseph

    Alzarri Joseph can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9. This player bowls right-arm fast and in the recent 3 matches, Alzarri Joseph has taken 0, 0, 0, 3 and 3 wickets at an average of 1.2. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 5, 4 and 0 wickets in recent matches.

  3. Angus Alexander Patrick Atkinson

    Gus Atkinson is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 6 games and a fantasy rating of 6.7. Gus Atkinson bowls right-arm fast-medium and in the last 3 matches, he has taken 0, 2, 0, 0 and 2 wickets at an average of 0.8.

WI vs ENG Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Romario Shepherd 3 36 7.2 4 0.8 0, 18, 0, 4, 14 2, 0, 2, 0, 0
Roston Chase 3 128 25.6 3 0.6 0, 35, 0, 48, 45 0, 0, 3, 0, 0
Liam Livingstone 3 30 6 1 0.2 0, 2, 0, 27, 1 1, 0, 0, 0, 0
  1. Romario Shepherd

    Romario Shepherd is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.9. Romario Shepherd bowls right-arm medium fast and in recent 3 matches, he has taken 4 wickets at an average of 0.8.

  2. Roston Lamar Chase

    Roston Chase is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 78 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.9. Roston Chase is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, he has scored 0, 35, 0, 48 and 45 runs averaging 25.6 per match.

  3. Liam Stephen Livingstone

    Liam Livingstone is an all-rounder and has an average of 48 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 6.2 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 3 matches, Liam Livingstone has scored 30 runs averaging 6 per match.

WI vs ENG Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Gudakesh Motie 3 16 3.2 5 1 8, 0, 0, 0, 8 0, 3, 0, 2, 0
Alzarri Joseph 3 2 0.4 6 1.2 2, 0, 0, 0, 0 0, 0, 0, 3, 3
Romario Shepherd 3 36 7.2 4 0.8 0, 18, 0, 4, 14 2, 0, 2, 0, 0
Roston Chase 3 128 25.6 3 0.6 0, 35, 0, 48, 45 0, 0, 3, 0, 0
Brandon King 5 142 28.4 0 0 0, 15, 17, 10, 100 -
  1. Gudakesh Moti-Kanhai

    Gudakesh Motie is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 77 match fantasy points in the last 7 games and a fantasy rating of 9.3. This player bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the recent 3 matches, Gudakesh Motie has taken 5 wickets at an average of 1.

  2. Alzarri Shaheim Joseph

    Alzarri Joseph is a bowler and has an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a right-arm fast bowler and in the last 3 matches, this player has taken 6 wickets at an average of 1.2. Alzarri Joseph has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 5, 4 and 0 wickets in recent matches.

  3. Romario Shepherd

    Romario Shepherd is an all-rounder and has an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.9 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a right-arm medium-fast bowler and in the recent 3 matches, this player has taken 2, 0, 2, 0 and 0 wickets at an average of 0.8.

  4. Roston Lamar Chase

    Roston Chase is an all-rounder and has an average of 78 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.9 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Roston Chase is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, he has scored 128 runs averaging 25.6 per match.

  5. Brandon Alexander King

    Brandon King is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. Brandon King is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches, he has scored 142 runs averaging 28.4 per match.

WI vs ENG Squad Information

England (ENG) Squad: Jos Buttler, Ben Duckett, Liam Livingstone, Brydon Carse, Sam Curran, Phil Salt, Harry Brook, Ollie Pope, Will Jacks, Zak Crawley, Matthew Potts, Gus Atkinson, Tom Hartley, Rehan Ahmed and John Turner.

West Indies (WI) Squad: Shane Dowrich, Kjorn Ottley, Roston Chase, Yannic Cariah, Shai Hope, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Shimron Hetmyer, Keacy Carty, Romario Shepherd, Oshane Thomas, Alick Athanaze, Sherfane Rutherford and Matthew Forde.

WI vs ENG Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keepers: Jos Buttler and Shai Hope

Batters: Brandon King, Alick Athanaze, Keacy Carty and Ben Duckett

All-Rounder: Roston Chase

Bowlers: Gudakesh Motie, Romario Shepherd, Alzarri Joseph and Yannic Cariah

Captain: Jos Buttler

Vice-Captain: Romario Shepherd

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