This article will talk about the probable XIs for both teams and continue with the Dream11 predictions and the winning fantasy team for the 2nd T20I between West Indies and South Africa that is scheduled to take place on the 11th of July 2021.
The first match of the five-match T20I series has been clinched by West Indies as they defeated Australia by 18 runs and took lead by 1-0 in this ongoing series. In the first T20I, Australia opted to bowl first and restricted West Indies to a manageable total of 145. Andre Russell scored a match-winning half-century after few early wickets in the first inning. In the bowling department, Obed McCoy again impressed with his pace bowling as he picked four wickets and sealed the match for his team.
On the other hand, Australia has some questions in playing XI before this second T20I match. They bowled well in the first inning as Josh Hazlewood picked three wickets and Mitchell Marsh picked two wickets. In the batting department, Aaron Finch failed at the top along with Joshua Phillippe. However, Mitchell Marsh scored a half-century but couldn’t win the match for his team. In this match, West Indies will aim to take the lead forward and Australia will look to level the series by winning this match.
Match Details
Venue: Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia
Pitch and Weather: The pitch of St Lucia will play the same as it played in the first T20I match. The average first inning score will be around 160-165, and it has been turnaround as a winning score in the last couple of matches. It will be an average score match where the team will find it difficult to chase the total in the second inning. The weather should be clear throughout the match and the temperature will be around 20°C.
Date and time: July 10, 2021, 7.30 PM Local, 5.00 AM IST
The Probable Playing XIs
West Indies would like to stick with the same XI as they have taken the lead in this series. Chris Gayle hasn’t looked in good form in the last couple of matches but the veteran would like to get another opportunity in this match. Kieron Pollard was injured in the last game so if he is fit then he will start in this match. In the bowling department, all bowlers bowled brilliantly in the last game so they will aim to continue their good run in this match as well.
Australia’s batting order looked unsettled in the last match as they didn’t make many partnerships except one between Wade and Marsh. The young batsman Joshua Phillipe needs to score runs in the middle order and the skipper needs to lead from the front. In the bowling department, Mitchell Starc had a bad day in the first game so he will aim to bounce back in this match.
West Indies: Even Lewis, Lendl Simmons, Chris Gayle, Shimron Hetmyer, Nicholas Pooran(c&wk), Andre Russell, Dwayne Bravo, Fabian Allen, Obed McCoy, Hayden Walsh, Fidel Edwards.
Australia: Aaron Finch (c), Matthew Wade(wk), Mitch Marsh, Josh Philippe, Moises Henriques, Ben McDermott, Dan Christian, Ashton Agar, Mitch Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
Match Prediction
West Indies have won the first match comfortably against visitors but in this match, Australia will aim to bounce back as their batsmen would get an idea about the average score on this pitch. However, by looking at the team’s strength and current form, West Indies will start as favorites.
Fantasy Tips
Batsmen: Lendl Simmons and Even Lewis will be the main batsmen for West Indies in this match. Aaron Finch and Josh Phillipe will be the best picks from Australia. Both the batsmen failed to score in the first match but they will aim to bounce back in this match.
All-Rounders: Mitchell Marsh performed brilliantly in the first T20I match with both, bat and ball so he will be the main pick from the all-rounder’s section. Andre Russell scored fifty and Fabian Allen picked two wickets in the first match of the series.
Wicket-Keeper: Matthew Wade looked in good touch in the first T20I of the series so he will be the best pick from the wicket-keeping section.
Bowlers: Josh Hazlewood picked three wickets in the first match so he will be an important option from the Australian team. Obed McCoy is consistently taking wickets and Dwayne Bravo also looked in good rhythm from the last couple of matches.
Captaincy Choices
Fantasy Team: Matthew Wade, Lendl Simmons, Aaron Finch, Even Lewis, Josh Philippe, Mitchell Marsh(c), Andre Russell(VC), Fabian Allen, Dwayne Bravo, Josh Hazlewood, Obed McCoy
Captain– Mitchell Marsh
Mitchell Marsh scored fifty and also picked two wickets in the last match so he will be the best pick for the captain.
Vice-Captain – Andre Russell
Andre Russell scored fifty in the last match and he will also give points with his bowling, so he will be the best pick for vice-captain.
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