WI vs PAK: Dream11 Predictions For 1st T20I [Source: AFP Media]
In the first T20I match of their three-match T20I series, West Indies (WI) will be taking on Pakistan (PAK) at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, Lauderhill, USA on Friday, August 1st at 5:30 AM 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.
Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, Lauderhill - Record Of Chasing Teams in T20I
So far, 17 T20I matches has been played at Central Broward Regional Park Stadium and out of that 5 matches have been won by the chasing sides. The team that won the toss will prefer to bat first here.
Hot Picks For WI vs PAK 1st T20I Dream11 Team Today
West Indies
Shai Hope
- 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.
Jason Holder
- A Barbadian cricketer and the former captain of the West Indies cricket team. Jason Holder is a right arm medium-fast bowling all-rounder who features in all three cricketing formats, could be a great pick for the 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
Salman Agha
- The captain of Pakistan in T20I, Salman Agha's all-round performance could be a beneficial choice for the fantasy contests.
Saim Ayub
- A stylish left-handed batter, Saim Ayub is a talented bloke with a bright future. He is a promising player and could be a great pick for the fantasy contests.
Abrar Ahmed
- Abrar Ahmed is one of the most successful and decorated cricketers in the world. His ability to extract sharp turn and deceive batters makes him a top wicket-taking option.
WI vs PAK 1st T20I Weather And Pitch Today
Factors | Expected Conditions |
Weather | Mostly Sunny |
Pitch | Balanced |
Weather - According to AccuWeather, the weather will be mostly sunny with a thunderstorm in spots in the afternoon. The temperature will be in-between 36°C-27°C and there is 40% chances of rain during the game.
Pitch Report - The pitch at the Central Broward Regional Park is balanced. The average first-inning score here is around 140. There is a good amount of pace and bounce on offer. However, the odd ball does grip the surface on pitching, making things difficult for the batsmen. Also, the boundaries here aren’t the shortest. Anything over 175-180 will be difficult to chase.
WI vs PAK 1st T20I Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
Contests | Captain | Vice-Captain |
Head to Head Contests | Saim Ayub | Brandon King |
Small League Contests | Sahibzada Farhan | Jason Holder |
Grand League Contests | Shai Hope | Salman Agha |
WI vs PAK 1st T20I Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Sahibzada Farhan, Mohammad Haris, Shai Hope
Batters: Brandon King, Saim Ayub, Sherfane Rutherford
All-rounders: Salman Agha, Khushdil Shah, Jason Holder
Bowlers: Alzarri Joseph, Shaheen Shah Afridi
Captain: Saim Ayub
Vice-captain: Brandon King
WI vs PAK 1st T20I Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Sahibzada Farhan, Shai Hope
Batters: Brandon King, Saim Ayub, Shimron Hetmeyer
All-rounders: Salman Agha, Faheem Ashraf, Romario Shepherd
Bowlers: Akeal Hosein, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf
Captain: Shai Hope
Vice-captain: Salman Agha
WI vs PAK 1st T20I Expert Advice
Considering the pitch behavior, balanced fantasy team should be a good idea, and also selecting quality all-rounders will be beneficial on this ground.