This article will talk about the probable XIs for both teams and continue with the Dream11 predictions and the winning fantasy team for the third T20I between West Indies and Pakistan that is scheduled to take place on the 1st of August 2021.
The second T20I between West Indies and Pakistan concluded as the visitors won the match by 7 runs. It will be the third T20I match between the two sides which will set the tone of this T20I series on Sunday.
In the second T20I match, West Indies opted to bowl first and restricted Pakistan on a manageable total of 157 runs. Jason Holder was the start with the ball as he picked four wickets for the home side. Dwayne Bravo also picked two key wickets. While chasing, Even Lewis provided a good start with a knock of 34 runs and Pooran also scored 62 runs but couldn’t complete the chase.
On the other hand, Pakistan will be very pleased with their bowling performance in the last match. While batting, the top order batted well as Rizwan and Babar again played sensible knocks. Mohammad Hafeez bowled a brilliant spell and restricted the Carrabians and took the lead by 1-0.
Match Details
Venue: Providence Stadium, Guyana
Pitch and Weather: The pitch of Guyana played brilliantly in the second T20I match as it looked good for batting in the initial overs. The spinners will come into the game during the second inning of the match. The average score will be around 160 runs in this match. The weather will be clear throughout the game as there will be no interruption due to rain.
Date & Time: Aug 1, 8.30 PM IST
Probable Playing XI
West Indies are expected to make a couple of changes in this match as their two key players missed the second T20I match due to personal reasons. Lendl Simmons will be back into the side and Andre Russell also plays a key role in the middle order and also contributes with the ball. Akeal Hosein and Hayden Walsh will be the main spinners in this match.
Pakistan is unlikely to make any changes as they won the second T20I match convincingly. Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam are likely to play a major role in the batting order again in this match. However, Mohammad Hafeez and Fakhar Zaman have to score some crucial runs in the middle order. The bowling attack is likely to remain the same, as they successfully defended the total in the last match.
West Indies
Lendl Simmons, 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, Shoaib Maqsood, Shadab Khan, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Usman Qadir, Mohammad Wasim Jr.
Match Prediction
Pakistan won the second T20I match convincingly, but we shouldn’t rule out the home side. West Indies have all capabilities to make a comeback in this match. So, West Indies will have a slight edge in this match over Pakistan.
Fantasy Tips
Batsmen: Lendl Simmons is running in terrific form in this home season for West Indies. He scored runs in every possible match in the T20I format. Chris Gayle is a dangerous batsman who can score runs when he aims to go. Babar Azam scored a half-century in the last match, so he will be an obvious pick from Pakistan.
Wicket-Keeper: Mohammad Rizwan scored brilliant 46 runs in the second T20I match. He is the highest run-scorer in T20I format this year. Nicholas Pooran also scored 62 runs in just 33 deliveries.
All-Rounders: Mohammad Hafeez played an economical spell and also took one wicket in the last match. Dwayne Bravo picked two wickets in the last match against Pakistan. Jason Holder can be picked as a third all-rounder as he picked four wickets.
Bowlers: Hasan Ali picked one wicket in the last match. Shaheen Afridi also picked one wicket. Hayden Walsh can be picked as the third bowler in this match.
Captaincy Choices
Fantasy Team: Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam(c), Lendl Simmons, Chris Gayle, Nicholas Pooran, Mohammad Hafeez, Jason Holder(vc), Dwayne Bravo, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Hayden Walsh Jr.
Captain – Babar Azam
Babar Azam scored a half-century in the last match and he is also a second-ranked batsman in the world, so he will be the best pick for captain in this match.
Vice-Captain – Jason Holder
Jason Holder picked four wickets in the last match so, he will be the best pick for vice-captain in this match.
Dream11 Team
