ENG vs WI 2nd Test: Dream11 Predictions (x.com)
England (ENG) and West Indies (WI) are all set to take on each other in the second Test of the three-match Test series. The match will be played at the Trent Bridge, in Nottingham, United Kingdom on Thursday, July 18th at 3:30 PM IST.
Ahead of the game, here is a look at the top player picks, pitch report, fantasy tips, predictions and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.
ENG vs WI Head-to-head Stats
England and West Indies have faced each other 164 times in the oldest format of the game. England have managed to win 52 of these games, while West Indies have won 59. These two teams have drawn 53 Tests between each other.
| Stats | Matches | England Won | West Indies Won | Drawn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 164 | 52 | 59 | 53 |
| Last Five Matches | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
ENG vs WI Pitch Report
The pitch of Trent Bridge Cricket Ground is considered to be a fast pitch according to the England environment. The batters gets good help in the initial phase of the match. During this time, the fast bowler also gets help.
The batters find it easy to play their shots due to good bounce and zip off the pitch. As the match progresses, the pitch at Trent Bridge Cricket Ground becomes a little slow.
Trent Bridge Cricket Ground Stats (Test Matches)
Matches: 65
Matches won batting first: 23
Matches won fielding first: 18
Average first innings total: 323
Average second innings total: 307
Average third innings total: 326
Average fourth innings total: 131
Highest Total: 658/8 by England vs Australia (1938)
Lowest Total: 60/10 by Australia vs England (2015)
Fantasy Value from pitch report
- The opening bowlers, specially seamers from the team fielding first will be good choices.
- Top-order batters will be the best pick as they will get the best of the batting conditions.
ENG vs WI Fantasy Cricket Tips
- Zak Crawley, Joe Root, Ollie Pope and Jamie Smith will be great choices from the England batting line-up. From the West Indies batting order, one can select Alick Athanaze, Jason Holder, and Kraigg Brathwaite.
- In the bowling department, Gus Atkinson, Chris Woakes, and Ben Stokes could be valuable from the England team. Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales and Gudakesh Motie could be good bowling picks from the West Indies team.
ENG vs WI Winner Predictions
England dominated the opening Test from the first ball of the match. While they are expected to win again in the second, the West Indies showed in Australia this year that they can bounce back.
ENG vs WI Top Player Picks
Gus Atkinson (ENG)
Right-arm fast bowler, Gus Atkinson breathed fire on his Test debut and rattled West Indies in both innings, scalping a total 12 wickets across the match and he is a must-pick for this match.
Zak Crawley (ENG)
He has looked in great touch with the bat in the last Test match. Zak Crawley smashed 76 runs in the first innings and the opening batter will aim to go big yet again and provide a solid platform for his team.
Jayden Seales (WI)
The right-arm pacer bagged 4 wickets in the only innings the Windies bowled in the first Test. Jayden Seales is one of the crucial weapon for his team in these seaming-friendly conditions. Jayden will be a game-changing pick for the match.
Alick Athanaze (WI)
26-year-old all-rounder Alick Athanaze is the only batsman from the West Indies team who seems to be in touch. He has scored a total of 45 runs in both innings of the match, and he will be eager to score big in the upcoming match.
ENG vs WI Differential Picks
Joe Root (ENG)
It was a satisfactory batting display from Joe Root in the last match, where he scored 68 runs in one inning, but there will be disappointment that he failed to convert his start into a big score. Root has the form with him and will again be a good differential choice for the game.
Jason Holder (WI)
Jason Holder is a right-arm medium-fast bowling all-rounder; he has picked up 2 wickets and scored 20 runs in the first match, and his performance was not up to par, but his contribution with both ball and bat will be crucial and rewarding in both innings.
ENG vs WI Fantasy Expert Advice
Considering the conditions and probable-XIs, a combination of 3-3-3-2 or 2-4-2-3 would be ideal for this fixture.
ENG vs WI Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Jamie Smith, Ollie Pope, Joshua Da Silva
Batters: Joe Root, Zak Crawley, Mikyle Louis
All-rounders: Ben Stokes, Alick Athanaze, Jason Holder
Bowlers: Jayden Seales, Gus Atkinson
Captain: Gus Atkinson
Vice-captain: Joe Root
England: 6 Players; West Indies: 5 Players
ENG vs WI Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Jamie Smith, Ollie Pope
Batters: Harry Brook, Zak Crawley, Kraigg Brathwaite, Joe Root
All-rounders: Ben Stokes, Alick Athanaze
Bowlers: Jayden Seales, Gus Atkinson, Alzarri Joseph
Captain: Zak Crawley
Vice-captain: Jayden Seales
England: 7 Players; West Indies: 4 Players
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