WI vs PAK: Dream11 Predictions For 1st ODI [Source: @BabarArmyGang, @weRcricket/X]
In the first ODI match of their three-match ODI series, West Indies (WI) will be taking on Pakistan (PAK) at the Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, West Indies, on Friday, August 8th at 11:30 PM IST.
Ahead of this exciting clash, here's a comprehensive look at the Dream11 predictions, fantasy cricket tips, pitch report, the top player picks, and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.
Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba - Record Of Chasing Teams in ODI
So far, only one ODI match has been played at Brian Lara Stadium, and the chasing side has lost that match. The team that won the toss will prefer to bat first here.
Hot Picks For WI vs PAK 1st ODI Dream11 Team Today
West Indies
Shamar Joseph
- Shamar Joseph, a 24-year-old from a remote Guyanese village, had stunned Pakistan with a high-pace bowling performance in the T20I series, and he also contributed valuable runs for his team.
Shai Hope
- A class apart cricketer and a highly talented one too, Shai Hope, known for his right-handed batting prowess and wicketkeeping skills, is a must-pick for fantasy contests.
Brandon King
- Opening batter, Brandon King, can be a lethal weapon for his team in this series. He is a promising player and could be a great pick for the fantasy contests.
Pakistan
Saim Ayub
- A stylish left-handed batter, Saim Ayub is a talented bloke with a bright future, he performed very well in the T20I series. He is a promising player and could be a great pick for the fantasy contests.
Mohammad Nawaz
- A left-arm medium-fast bowler and a middle-order batsman, Mohammad Nawaz can contribute with both bat and ball, and that could be a beneficial choice for the fantasy contests.
Babar Azam
- A right-hand top-order batter known as much for his elegant cover drive as his ability to single-handedly carry the batting, Babar Azam has shown tremendous consistency across all formats and is considered as one of the best players in the history of Pakistan cricket.
WI vs PAK 1st ODI Weather And Pitch Today
Factors | Expected Conditions |
Weather | Mostly Cloudy |
Pitch | Bowling Friendly |
Weather - According to AccuWeather, the weather will be little rainy in the morning; otherwise, mostly cloudy. The temperature will be in-between 32°C-24°C and there is 63% chances of rain during the game.
Pitch Report - In general the wicket at the Brian Lara Stadium favours the bowlers. The batters struggle to score runs freely here. While the pacers get a bit of help from the track with the new ball, the spinners have also influenced the game towards the later stages.
WI vs PAK 1st ODI Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
Contests | Captain | Vice-Captain |
Head to Head Contests | Mohammad Nawaz | Babar Azam |
Small League Contests | Shamar Joseph | Saim Ayub |
Grand League Contests | Saim Ayub | Shai Hope |
WI vs PAK 1st ODI Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Mohammad Rizwan, Jewel Andrew
Batters: Babar Azam, Brandon King, K Carty, Salman Agha
All-rounders: Saim Ayub,Mohammad Nawaz, Roston Chase
Bowlers: Gudakesh Motie, Shaheen Shah Afridi
Captain: Mohammad Nawaz
Vice-captain: Babar Azam
WI vs PAK 1st ODI Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Mohammad Rizwan, Shai Hope
Batters: Babar Azam, Brandon King, Surfane Rutherford, Salman Agha
All-rounders: Saim Ayub,Mohammad Nawaz, Romario Shepherd
Bowlers: Shamar Joseph, Naseem Shah
Captain: Saim Ayub
Vice-captain: Shai Hope
WI vs PAK 1st ODI Expert Advice
As this is the first match of this series, and considering the pitch behavior, a balanced fantasy team should be a good idea, and also selecting bowling all-rounders will be beneficial on this ground.