WI vs IND 1st T20I Dream11 Prediction: After weeks of hard work & tussle, both India & West Indies now gear up for action in the T20I series. The first T20I of the series will be played today at the grounds of Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad. While after suffering consecutive defeats in two series West Indies will now have just one chance to save their prestige. And they can do that by winning this T20I series. On the other hand, India after clinching wins in Tests & ODIs will aim to make it a hat-trick by winning the T20Is. Which team will prevail in their motive is what will be known today at the grounds of Queen’s Park Oval.
WI vs IND 1st T20I: Teams Preview
West Indies Preview:
Coming fresh from defeats in the Tests & ODIs, West Indies will aim to change the momentum by winning the first T20I of the series. The West Indies team will see the dynamic opening pair of Brandon King and Kyle Myers taking the field. Although their strike rates have been below 125 in the last 18 T20Is, their potential to turn the tide cannot be overlooked. The duo have together amassed 863 runs in 18 T20Is back in 2022. The spotlight will be on Nicholas Pooran, who has been in red-hot form, delivering impressive performances in recent tournaments. He has amassed 582 runs in 22 innings at a strike rate of 130.49.
Pooran was also the torch bearer for MI New York in their title triumph in MLC 2023 by contributing 137 runs in 55 balls with 10 fours & 13 sixes in the finals. Striking at an impressive 149.12 & amassing 513 runs in 21 innings, Captain Rovmann Powell will be the driving force for the team. Meanwhile, the return of Shimron Hetmyer will be a boon for West Indies. No one can deny the blistering form of Hetmyer who has returned with impressive figures of 299 runs at an impressive strike rate of 151.77 maintaining an average of 37.37.
In the bowling attack, Alzarri Joseph, the lethal pace bowler, will be their key player, teaming up with Jason Holder and Romario Shepherd. Joseph is in red-hot form returning with 16 wickets in 10 games in the last T20Is against South Africa. With Roston Chase and Akeal Hossein as the spin options, West Indies aims to create a formidable bowling attack.
Key Players to Watch:
For West Indies, Nicholas Pooran, Alzarri Joseph, and Rovman Powell hold the key to success.
India Preview:
Coming to the ‘Men in Blue’ their stocks are rising after registering consecutive wins in Tests & ODI series. Despite resting Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, and Virat Kohli, Team India boasts an array of talented players eager to showcase their skills. Ishan Kishan and Shubman Gill are likely to open the innings in Rohit’s absence. Ishan has a strike rate of above 120 which is phenomenal while Gill was the highest run-scorer in IPL 2023 making him a perfect candidate for the T20I squad. Suryakumar Yadav, the top-ranked T20I batter, will play a pivotal role at number 4. His impressive record includes three centuries and 11 half-centuries with 1536 runs in 43 innings at a strike rate of 168.18 in the last 2 years.
This stunning record makes him a formidable force. Sanju Samson, fresh from a fantastic half-century in the last ODI, is expected to get a chance to shine. The squad will also see new faces with Jaiswal & Tilak named in the T20I squads. Jaiswal who ended his debut test series as the leading run scorer might open the first t20I will either Ishan or Gill. Captain Haridk will play at No 3 handling his position as the middle order batter along with Axar Patel.
India’s bowling unit, led by Arshdeep Singh & backed by Umran Malik and Mukesh Kumar will test the West Indies batting line-up. The spin department will see an intriguing selection dilemma between Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, and Ravi Bishnoi. As Chahal was benched throughout the ODIs he might get a chance to bowl in the upcoming T20Is. Meanwhile, Avesh Khan has made a comeback to the team.
Key Players to Watch for
India will rely on the talents of Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, and Arshdeep Singh to dominate the game.
WI vs IND 1st T20I: Predicted Playing XIs
West Indies:
Rovman Powell (capt), Kyle Mayers (vice-capt), Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Obed McCoy, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Nicholas Pooran, Romario Shepherd.
India:
Ishan Kishan (wk), Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yadav (VC), Sanju Samson (wk), Hardik Pandya (C), Axar Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Umran Malik, Mukesh Kumar.
WI vs IND 1st T20I: Pitch Report
The pitch at the Brian Lara Cricket Stadium looks like a good wicket & facilitates high-scoring fixtures. While the pitch assists batters it will provide some assistance to spinners as the game progresses ahead.
Top Fantasy Picks
Wicketkeepers: Nicholas Pooran, Ishan Kishan (c)
Batters: Suryakumar Yadav, Shimron Hetmyer, Shubman Gill, Rovman Powell
All-rounders: Jason Holder, Hardik Pandya
Bowlers: Yuzvendra Chahal (vc), Akeal Hosein, Obed McCoy, Arshdeep Singh
Captain & Vice Captain: Ishan Kishan, Yuzvendra Chahal
WI vs IND 1st T20I: Winning prediction
Both West Indies & India are one of the top teams in T20I format. But looking at recent performances & team composition it looks like India is the favorite to win this fixture.
Prediction: India to win first T20I
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