West Indies vs Pakistan: How to pick the winning Dream11?
West Indies and Pakistan are set to lock horns in an enticing battle in match number two of the ICC World Cup 2019 on Friday. Both sides will look to seek inspiration from their star players to have a say in the match. Fans playing the fantasy league will need to pick a winning team. Here we decode the same.
A balanced batting unit on offer
Chris Gayle can lift the game for West Indies with his powerful approach and aggression at the top. He features in this Dream11 side alongside the reliable Imam-ul-Haq. The two players can contribute immensely. Babar Azam at number three looks solid. He is the vice-captain. In-form wicket-keeper batsman Shai Hope comes in next. The presence of Shoaib Malik adds steel to the batting.
Russell powers this all-round department
Andre Russell is our choice as the captain of this side. The enigmatic West Indian has bundle of energy and can change the complexion of the game. He is a crucial force with the ball as well. Russell is joined by the experienced Mohammad Hafeez. He can be a real deal for Pakistan. Spin all-rounder Shadab Khan lends a crucial voice as well.
The team has a world-class bowling quartet
Shaheen Afridi leads the pace attack of this fantasy side. The left-arm pacer has what it takes to make an influence in the match. He has match-winning attributes. Kemar Roach adds value with the new ball. The fast bowler will be key against Pakistani openers. Spinner Ashley Nurse gets the nod as well. His impact in the middle will be important.
Rationale behind the Dream11 team
The top order has the needed aggression and an ability to bat long. The middle order has in-form players blended with experience. In Russell, one gets a genuine match-winner. The bowling has a good mix of pace and spin options.
Predicted Playing XI and possible winners
West Indies predicted playing XI: Gayle, Lewis, Hope (wicket-keeper), Bravo, Hetmyer, Russell, Holder (captain), Brathwaite, Nurse, Roach and Gabriel. Pakistan predicted playing XI: Imam, Fakhar, Babar, Malik, Hafeez, Sarfaraz (captain and wicket-keeper), Imad, Shadab, Hasan, Afridi and Amir. This is expected to be a tight match with both teams having the desired names. We feel that West Indies might get over the line here.
