WI vs BAN Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Dream11 Team, Playing XI, Pitch Report and Injury Update
WI vs BAN Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, and Injury Update of 1st test match between West Indies and Bangladesh.
WI vs BAN Bangladesh tour of West Indies, 1st Test Match Preview:
Bangladesh will now take on hosts West Indies in a two-match Test series with the first Test being played at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua.
This series is a part of the World Test Championship cycle as well. West Indies are sixth with two wins, three losses, and two draws. They beat England 1-0 in their last Test series earlier this year. Meanwhile, Bangladesh are reeling at the bottom with just one win from eight Test matches. They will be desperate to turn things around.
WI vs BAN Bangladesh tour of West Indies, 1st Test Match Details:
Venue: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua
Date & Time: Jun 16-Jun 20, at 07:30 PM IST
Live Score: CricketAddictor
WI vs BAN Bangladesh tour of West Indies, 1st Test Match Pitch Report:
The pitch at Antigua is batting-friendly in nature. The batters need to be patient at the start of their innings and can play their strokes more freely once set. The outfield will be as fast as usual.
Average scores as per innings:
| Average 1st Inns scores | 287 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 325 |
| Average 3rd Inns scores | 280 |
| Average 4th Inns scores | 176 |
WI vs BAN Bangladesh tour of West Indies, 1st Test Match Probable Playing XIs:
WI: Kraigg Brathwaite (c), John Campbell, N Bonner, Kyle Mayers, Jermaine Blackwood (vc), Raymon Reifer, Joshua Da Silva, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Jayden Seales, Anderson Phillip
BAN: Tamim Iqbal, Mahmudul Hasan, Najmul Hossain, Mominul Haque, Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das, Nurul Hasan (wk), Mosaddek Hossain, Khaled Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Ebadot Hossain
Top Picks for WI vs BAN Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
WI
Joshua Da Silva has been batting well and he has been a reliable customer in the lower middle-order. The West Indies wicket-keeper batter has got 323 runs at an average of 40.37 in this WTC cycle.
Jermaine Blackwood is a match-winner with the bat and once he gets going, he can turn a Test match in the favor of West Indies in no time. He smashed a ton against England in the last series.
Kraigg Brathwaite is in fine form with the bat and is the leading run-getter for West Indies in this WTC cycle. The West Indies captain has amassed 602 runs at an average of 50.16. Plus, he can also roll his arm over if required.
Nkrumah Bonner had scored 177 runs in 5 innings at an average of 44.25. He had a top score of 123 and costs only 8.5 credits for the fantasy side.
Raymon Reifer returns to the West Indies Test side after 18 months. The left-handed all-rounder has performed well in domestic cricket. He has scored 345 runs in seven innings and nine wickets in the 4-Day Championship.
Jayden Seales could be the one to watch out for. The 20-year-old fast bowler has played seven Test matches and has returned with 27 wickets at an average of 23.40 in his career so far.
Alzarri Joseph had picked up 10 wickets from 6 innings at an average of 37.30 and a strike rate of 64.1. He had a BBI of 3/78 and costs only 8.5 credits for the fantasy side.
BAN
Tamim Iqbal has been in good touch with the bat. The left-handed opener smashed a fine ton against Sri Lanka in the first Test in Bangladesh’s last Test series. He also struck an unbeaten 162 in the warm-up fixture against WICB XI.
Liton Das could be a solid choice as vice-captain. The Bangladesh wicket-keeper batter has amassed 782 runs at an average of 55.85 which includes three tons and four fifties in this WTC cycle 2021-23.
Shakib Al Hasan will be a captaincy favorite. The premier Bangladesh all-rounder scored 84 runs and picked up nine wickets in the series against Sri Lanka recently.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz could be a utility option. The Bangladesh off-spinner has scored 1072 runs and also scalped 128 wickets throughout his test career.
Ebadot Hossain has bowled well in this ongoing WTC cycle so far. The 28-year-old pacer has taken 21 wickets in seven Test matches.
WI vs BAN Bangladesh tour of West Indies, Must Picks for Dream11 Team Prediction:
| Player | Statistics (Last 5 matches) | Dream11 Points |
| Joshua Da Silva | 268 runs | 53, 108, 168, 131, 62 |
| Kraigg Brathwaite | 470 runs + 2 wickets | 108, 285, 53, 10, 135 |
| Jayden Seales | 20 runs + 22 wickets | 108, 15, 57, 123, 24 |
| Mehidy Hasan Miraz | 129 runs + 13 wickets | 57, 123, 24, 167, 112 |
| Shakib Al Hasan | 251 runs + 14 wickets | 123, 117, 121, 179 |
| Ebadot Hossain | 18 wickets | 164, 41, 108, 4 |
WI vs BAN Bangladesh tour of West Indies, Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
Captain – Kraigg Brathwaite, Mahmudul Hasan, Jermaine Blackwood
Vice-Captain – Shakib Al Hasan, Jayden Seales, Mehidy Hasan Miraz
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for WI vs BAN Dream11 Team:
Wicketkeeper- Liton Das
Batsmen- Tamim Iqbal, Nkrumah Bonner, John Campbell, Jermaine Blackwood
All-Rounders- Shakib Al Hasan (VC), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Kraigg Brathwaite (C)
Bowlers- Tajiul Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Jayden Seales
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for WI vs BAN Dream11 Team:
Wicketkeeper- Joshua Da Silva
Batsmen- Tamim Iqbal, Mahmudul Hasan (C), Mominul Haque, Jermaine Blackwood
All-Rounders- Shakib Al Hasan, Raymon Reifer, Kraigg Brathwaite
Bowlers- Tajiul Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Jayden Seales (VC)
WI vs BAN Bangladesh tour of West Indies, 1st Test Match Probable Winner:
Bangladesh is expected to win this match between West Indies and Bangladesh.
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
