This article will talk about the probable XIs for both teams and continue with the Dream11 predictions and the winning fantasy team for the first T20I between West Indies and Pakistan that is scheduled to take place on the 31st of July 2021.
One of the most exciting cricket series started unusually as the first match was abandoned due to rain. West Indies and Pakistan will lock horns for the second T20I match at Guyana as the series will be decided now based on the next three matches.
West Indies got a chance to bat 9 overs in the last match but couldn’t get a result due to the weather interruption. In this second T20I match, the home side will look to start fresh and put one step ahead in this T20I series. The injury of Lendl Simmons will be the only concern for Carrabians, as the opener retired hurt after hitting the bouncer on the neck.
Pakistan bowled brilliantly in the rain-affected first T20I match against West Indies. Hasan Ali took two wickets and Usman Qadir also took a wicket in his only over in the last match. They will aim to win this match and put pressure on the inform West Indies’ side.
Match Details
Venue: Kennington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados
Pitch and Weather: The pitch of Guyana has been brilliant, as far as the T20I format is concerned. Batsmen can score runs from the first over in batting-powerplay. The pacers are getting help due to overcast conditions as well. The average score will be around 170 in this match. The weather will be cloudy throughout the match, as a couple of showers are expected during the match time.
Date & Time: July 31, 8.30 PM IST
Probable Playing XIs
Lendl Simmons got hit by the bouncer on the neck so he is likely to take a rest in this match due to a concussion. Andre Fletcher can replace him as an opener for West Indies. Chris Gayle will aim to contribute more with the bat in this match. Hetmyer and Russell will be key players in the slog overs along with the skipper Kieron Pollard. The bowlers didn’t get a chance to bowl in the last match so they are likely to remain the same in this second T20I match against Pakistan.
Pakistan is also unlikely to make any changes in this second T20I match. The Babar Azam-led side will look to restrict West Indies on a manageable total and chase it with ease. Sharjeel Khan got the opportunity in the first match, so he will aim to score runs at the top and provide an aggressive start in the powerplay. Shaheen Afridi conceded runs in the last match so he will look to improve in this match. Usman Qadir and Shadab Khan will be key spinners in the middle overs.
West Indies
Even Lewis, Andre Fletcher, Chris Gayle, Kieron Pollard(c), Shimron Hetmyer, Nicholas Pooran(wk), Andre Russell, Jason Holder, Dwayne Bravo, Akeal Hosein, Hayden Walsh Jr.
Pakistan
Mohammed Rizwan(wk), Sharjeel Khan, Babar Azam(c), Mohammad Hafeez, Fakhar Zaman, Azam Khan, Shadab Khan, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Usman Qadir, Mohammad Wasim Jr.
Match Prediction
The first T20I was washed out due to poor weather, so both teams will have an equal chance to win this match and take the lead in this series. By looking at current form and home conditions, West Indies will have a slight edge over Pakistan in this second T20I match.
Fantasy Tips
Batsmen: Kieron Pollard scored 22 runs in just 9 deliveries in the last match, so he will be the best pick from the batting section. Even Lewis and Chris Gayle will be the other good options from West Indies. Both players had good series with the bat against Australia. Babar Azam is an obvious pick from the Pakistan team.
Wicket-Keeper: Mohammad Rizwan is the best pick from the wicket-keeping section. Rizwan was the highest run-scorer in the last series against England.
All-Rounders: Mohammad Hafeez will bat in top order for Pakistan and also bowl a couple of overs of spin bowling. He picked one wicket in the last match. Andre Russell and Mohammad Wasim Jr can be picked as the other two options from the All-Rounders section. Mohammad Wasim picked one wicket in the last match.
Bowlers: Akeal Hosein and Hayden Walsh can be selected from the bowling section. Both players are in a good rhythm with the ball. Hasan Ali picked two wickets in the last match, so he will be the third bowling option.
Captaincy Choices
Fantasy Team: Mohammad Rizwan, Chris Gayle, Kieron Pollard, Even Lewis, Babar Azam(c), Andre Russell(vc), Mohammad Hafeez, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Hasan Ali, Akeal Hosein, Hayden Walsh Jr.
Captain – Babar Azam
Babar Azam is the main batsman on the side and the second-ranked T20I batsman in the world, so he will be the best pick for captain in this match.
Vice-Captain – Andre Russell
Andre Russell will bowl in slog overs and also bat in the middle order for West Indies. Because of his all-round abilities, Russell can be the best pick for vice-captain.
Dream11 Team
