This will be the second T20I of the three-match series between West Indies and England. The match will take place at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados, on November 11 at 1:30 AM IST.
West Indies were defeated by 8 wickets in the first T20I against England. Nicholas Pooran was the top scorer for West Indies with 38 runs from 29 balls, while Romario Shepherd added 35* off 22 balls. In the bowling department, Gudakesh Motie and Romario Shepherd each took one wicket.
England comfortably chased down the target with just 2 wickets lost. Philip Salt played a brilliant innings, scoring 103* runs off 54 balls, while Jacob Bethell supported him with 58* off 36 balls. In the bowling department, Saqib Mahmood was the standout performer, taking 4 wickets, and Adil Rashid added 3 wickets to help secure the victory.
WI vs ENG 2nd T20I: Probable Playing XIs
West Indies: Evin Lewis, Brandon King, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell (c), Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell, Romario Shepherd, Gudakesh Motie, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph
England: Phil Salt (wk), Will Jacks, Jos Buttler (c), Jacob Bethell, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Dan Mousley, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer, Saqib Mahmood
WI vs ENG 2nd T20I: Pitch Report & Weather Conditions
The pitch at Kensington Oval is expected to offer some movement for fast bowlers early in the game, making it challenging for batsmen to settle. As the match progresses, the surface will become more favorable for batting, with consistent pace and bounce. Spinners may not find much turn, so they will need to rely on accuracy and variations, similar to Adil Rashid’s approach in the first T20I.
The weather in Bridgetown, Barbados, is expected to be hot, with temperatures ranging from 27 to 39 degrees Celsius. There is a chance of showers throughout the day, as it will remain mostly cloudy.
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Top Player Picks for WI vs ENG Dream11 Prediction:
Gudakesh Motie (West Indies)
- In 2024, he has been the leading wicket-taker for the West Indies in T20Is, claiming 20 wickets in 17 matches.
- In addition to his bowling, he showcased his all-round skills in the first T20I, scoring a quick-fire 33 off 14 balls while coming in lower down the order.
Saqib Mahmood (England)
- Saqib Mahmood could be a strong pick after his impressive performance in the first T20I, where he claimed 4 wickets.
- He has been in great form recently, taking 6 wickets in his last 3 T20Is.
Adil Rashid (England)
- Adil Rashid could be a great pick for both small and grand leagues.
- He took 3 wickets in the first T20I and has a strong ability to take wickets in almost every match he plays.
Top Captaincy and Vice-Captaincy Picks for WI vs ENG Dream11 Prediction
Phil Salt (England)
- Phil Salt has an impressive record against West Indies, having scored 581 runs in 10 matches.
- He is in good form, having scored a century in the 1st T20I.
Liam Livingstone (England)
- Liam Livingstone has scored 185 runs in 6 innings in 2024, with a strike rate over 150.
- He has also taken 12 wickets in 9 innings.
Nicholas Pooran (West Indies)
- Nicholas Pooran has made his return to the squad after missing the Sri Lanka series and is a reliable captain or vice-captain option.
- He was the top scorer for West Indies in the first T20I, contributing 38 runs.
WI vs ENG Dream11 Prediction: Player to Avoid
Dan Mousley (England)
Dan Mousley is a player to avoid in this match, as he bats very low in the order and also doesn’t bowl enough.
Grand League Team for WI vs ENG Dream11 Prediction
Small League Team for WI vs ENG Dream11 Prediction
WI vs ENG Dream11 Prediction:
Before the first T20I, many would have predicted West Indies to win, but England dominated the match and defeated them by 8 wickets. However, the upcoming match is expected to be a closer contest, with England likely emerging victorious once again.
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