1st T20I of England in West Indies, 5 T20I Series, 2024 has West Indies taking on England at the Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados on 10th November 2024 at 01:30 AM IST.

WI vs ENG (West Indies vs England), 1st T20I - Match Information

Match: West Indies vs England, 1st T20I
Date: 10th November 2024
Time: 01:30 AM IST
Venue: Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados

WI vs ENG (West Indies vs England), 1st T20I Preview

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

Both teams last played against each other in the Super Eight - Match 2 of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2024 where Johnson Charles scored the highest fantasy points for West Indies with 60 match fantasy points while Phil Salt topped the fantasy points leaderboard for England with 130 match fantasy points.

WI vs ENG, Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The pitch at the Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 156 runs. The pitch at the Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados is a sporting 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 Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados

Temperature is expected to be around 28°C and humidity is expected to be around 76%. Winds at a speed of 6.56 m/s are expected. Cloudy weather is expected during the match, this may help pacers with movement.

Pace or Spin?

The venue is suited for both Pacers and Spinners alike.

WI vs ENG, Head to Head

In the 30 matches played between these 2 teams, England wicket-keepers have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while batters have earned the most fantasy points for West Indies.

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

Jos Buttler

5

148

37

0

-

23, 83, 17, 25, 0

-

Phil Salt

5

132

26.4

0

-

39, 20, 0, 12, 61

-

  1. Joseph Charles Buttler
    Jos Buttler can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. This player is a top order opening batter, bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches Jos Buttler has scored 23, 83, 17, 25, 0 runs at an average of 37 per match.
  2. Philip Dean Salt
    Phil Salt is a wicket-keeper with an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top order opening batter, bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches this player has scored 132 runs averaging 26.4 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

Adil Rashid

3

8

8

5

14.8

0, 1, 0, 7, 0

1, 0, 1, 0, 3

Jofra Archer

3

10

10

6

14.5

0, 4, 0, 0, 6

2, 0, 2, 2, 0

  1. Adil Usman Rashid
    Adil Rashid is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Adil Rashid has an average of 39 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. He bowls leg break and in the recent 3 matches this player has taken 5 wickets at an average of 14.8. Adil Rashid has a very good record against this opponent, taking 1, 0, 2, 1, 2 wickets in the recent matches. He has had a good time at this venue in the recent 3 matches this player played here and has taken 2, 1, 0, 2, 2 wickets.
  2. Jofra Chioke Archer
    Jofra Archer is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Jofra Archer has an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.5. He is a right-arm fast bowler and in the recently played 3 matches this player has taken 2, 0, 2, 2, 0 wickets at an average of 14.5. Jofra Archer has done very well against this opposition, taking 1 wickets in the recent matches. He has a good record at this venue in the last 3 matches this player played here and has taken 0, 1 wickets.

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

Sam Curran

3

19

9.5

3

32

0, 1, 0, 18, 0

1, 0, 1, 0, 1

Liam Livingstone

3

167

55.7

5

7.6

0, 87, 0, 37, 43

2, 0, 3, 0, 0

  1. Samuel Matthew Curran
    Sam Curran is an all-rounder with an average of 92 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.3 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Sam Curran is a batter, bats left-handed. In the last 3 matches he has scored 0, 1, 0, 18, 0 runs at an average of 9.5 per match. This player also bowls decently, bowling left-arm medium fast and in the recent matches has taken 1, 0, 1, 0, 1 wickets at an average of 32 per match. Sam Curran has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 0, 1, 2, 2 wickets in the recent matches. He has been very successful at this venue in the last 3 matches this player has played here and has taken 2, 0, 0 wickets.
  2. Liam Stephen Livingstone
    Liam Livingstone is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high risk, high-return pick in your team. Liam Livingstone has an average of 66 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. He is a top order right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches this player has scored 167 runs averaging 55.7 per match. Liam Livingstone is also a handy bowler, bowling leg break and in the recent matches has taken 5 wickets, averaging at 7.6 wickets per match. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. This player has been very successful at this venue in the last 3 matches Liam Livingstone played here and has taken 2 wickets.

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

Sam Curran

3

19

9.5

3

32

0, 1, 0, 18, 0

1, 0, 1, 0, 1

Jos Buttler

5

148

37

0

-

23, 83, 17, 25, 0

-

Adil Rashid

3

8

8

5

14.8

0, 1, 0, 7, 0

1, 0, 1, 0, 3

  1. Samuel Matthew Curran
    Sam Curran is an all-rounder with an average of 92 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.3 and is a good player for your Fantasy Team. He is a left-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches this player has scored 19 runs at an average of 9.5 per match. Sam Curran is also a handy bowler, bowling left-arm medium fast and in the recent matches has taken 1, 0, 1, 0, 1 wickets, averaging at 32 wickets per match. He has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 0, 1, 2, 2 wickets in the recent matches. This player has bowled well at this venue in the recent 3 matches Sam Curran played here and has taken 2 wickets.
  2. Joseph Charles Buttler
    Jos Buttler is a wicket-keeper with an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top order opening batter, bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches this player has scored 23, 83, 17, 25, 0 runs at an average of 37 per match.
  3. Adil Usman Rashid
    Adil Rashid is a bowler with an average of 39 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Adil Rashid is a leg break bowler and in the last 3 matches he has taken 5 wickets at an average of 14.8. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 1, 0, 2, 1, 2 wickets in the recent matches. Adil Rashid has been very successful at this venue in the last 3 matches he played here and has taken 7 wickets.

WI vs ENG Squad Information

England (ENG) Squad: Adil Rashid, Jos Buttler, Reece Topley, Jamie Overton, Liam Livingstone, Jofra Archer, Saqib Mahmood, Sam Curran, Phil Salt, Will Jacks, Michael Pepper, Jordan Cox, Dan Mousley, Jacob Bethell, Rehan Ahmed, John Turner and Jafer Chohan

West Indies (WI) Squad: Andre Russell, Akeal Hosein, Roston Chase, Evin Lewis, Nicholas Pooran, Shai Hope, Gudakesh Motie, Brandon King, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Romario Shepherd, Sherfane Rutherford, Terrance Hinds, Matthew Forde and Shamar Joseph

WI vs ENG Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keepers: Nicholas Pooran, Jos Buttler, Phil Salt and Shai Hope

Batter: Will Jacks

All-Rounders: Sam Curran, Romario Shepherd and Andre Russell

Bowlers: Adil Rashid, Akeal Hosein and Matthew Forde

Captain: Will Jacks

Vice-Captain: Adil Rashid

Photo credit: Imago