BAN vs WI 1st ODI Dream11 Fantasy Tips: 3 Top Picks For Grand League Contests

Debashis Sarangi

Shai Hope with Mehidy Hasan Miraz [Source: @BCBtigers/X]Shai Hope with Mehidy Hasan Miraz [Source: @BCBtigers/X]

This evening, Bangladesh will cross swords against West Indies in the first ODI of the upcoming three-match series. The high-voltage clash will be played at Warner Park in Basseterre, St Kitts. 

Led by Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Bangladesh have a formidable team and can give the West Indies a run for their money. On the other hand, West Indies generally enjoy playing at home and could pose a serious threat to the visiting side. 

As both teams gear up for a fascinating battle, here are top three must picks from both sides for this match. Before choosing three must picks for the dream11 grand league contest for Bangladesh vs West Indies first match, we must take the playing conditions into account. 

Warner Park St Kitts Pitch Report

The surface at Warner Park in St Kitts could offer some assistance to the spinners throughout the match. It's worth mentioning that all three matches will be played at this venue. So, the pitch won't be on the slower side. 

However, there could be some help for the spinners. Considering the batting lineups and bowling attacks of both teams, something around the 275-run mark could be a defendable total. Scoring runs against the old ball might be tough, which is why top-order batters and spinners from both sides could be valuable fantasy picks. 

3 Top Picks For BAN vs WI Dream11 Grand League Contests

Shai Hope

  • Shai Hope is West Indies' most reliable batter and will be picked by most of the fantasy players. 
  • In 125 ODI innings, Shai Hope has amassed 5337 runs at an outstanding average of 49.88. Unlike his teammates, who play an ultra-aggressive brand of cricket, Shai Hope takes his time and builds his innings. So, he will likely ensure some valuable points if you pick him in the team. 
  • So, considering what he has done over the years, we reckon it will be a risky move if you don't pick Hope in your dream team. 

Mehidy Hasan Miraz

  • Mehidy Hasan Miraz could be effective with his wily off-spin in the middle overs for Bangladesh. There will be some turn on offer and Mehidy is Bangladesh's go-to man to capitalise on the conditions. 
  • More importantly, Mehidy batted at number four in the recently held ODI series against Afghanistan. So, given that he bats in the upper middle order and will most probably bowl ten overs, Mehidy should be a must pick in the all-rounder's category. 

Gudakesh Motie

  • Gudakesh Motie is West Indies' premier spinner and can bamboozle the Tigers with his wily variations. 
  • The left-arm spinner has bagged 30 ODI wickets in 19 matches at an average of 22.73. He can keep the Bangladesh batters under the pump with his guile and accuracy. His recent form and Warner Park's spin-conducive pitch makes him a must pick for this game. 

P.S: Apart from the aforementioned players, Sherfane Rutherford, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib and Roston Chase could be valuable picks for your dream team.