Preview:
West Indies and England are all set to clash in the third match of the Test series, starting from Friday. The series is level at 0-0 and we are in the decider. On two ultra-flat pitches, low and slow and bleurgh, the balance between bat and ball has been non-existent. With a series victory up for grabs, it will be fascinating to see whether either side changes their approach for this game. It is expected that the pitch will have something for the bowlers in this match and it should be a cracking match.
Match Details:
West Indies vs England, 3rd Test
Venue: National Cricket Stadium, St George’s, Grenada
Date & Time: March 24-28, at 7:30 PM IST and 10:00 AM Local Time
Live Streaming: Fancode
WI vs ENG, 3rd Test Pitch Report:
Indications are that the surface in Grenada may have a little more life in it that those in Antigua and Barbados did. Not that that would be hard given the flat, slow, turgid pitches offered up from the opening two Tests. Even so, 24 hours before the star of the game, the pitch appeared to have a pleasing tinge of green to it. It is expected to be hot in St George’s, with temperatures potentially reaching 30 degrees, although there could be some showers on the first two days.
Injury News:
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WI vs ENG, 3rd Test Probable Playing XIs:
West Indies
Kraigg Brathwaite (c), John Campbell, Shamarh Brooks, Jermaine Blackwood, Nkrumah Bonner, Jason Holder, Joshua Da Silva (wk), Kemar Roach, Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales, Veerasammy Permaul.
England
Alex Lees, Zak Crawley, Joe Root (c), Dan Lawrence, Ben Stokes, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Foakes (wk), Chris Woakes/ Ollie Robinson, Craig Overton, Jack Leach, Saqib Mahmood.
Top Picks – Batters
Joe Root had a stellar time last year in this format and this year has been no different. He has scored 284 runs in 2 matches at an average of 71 in this series.
Kraigg Braithwaite has scored 304 runs in this series at an average of 101 and is the backbone of this team. He faced more than 400 balls in the previous match and can bat for long periods of time.
Top Picks – All-Rounders
Ben Stokes came back to form with a terrific hundred in the previous match, expect him to put up a good all round performance in this match.
Jason Holder has had a quiet series so far scoring 94 runs and picking up 4 wickets. He can be backed to come good in this match.
Top Picks – Bowlers
Jack Leach is the leading wicket taker of this series with 11 scalps in 2 matches at an average of 26.36. The left arm spinner will be a good option to have.
Jayden Seales has been very impressive throughout the series and has picked up 7 wickets in 2 matches at an average of 32.14.
Top Picks – Wicketkeeper
Jonny Bairstow has been in scintillating form and will be the first choice keeper for this match. He has scored 204 runs so far in this series.
WI vs ENG Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
| Player | Career Test Stats |
| Joe Root | 9884 runs |
| Ben Stokes | 5055 runs and 172 wickets |
| Kraigg Brathwaite | 4706 runs |
| Jason Holder | 2571 runs and 142 wickets |
| Jonny Bairstow | 4779 runs |
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for WI vs ENG Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Ben Foakes, Kraigg Brathwaite, Nkrumah Bonner, Shamarh Brooks, Zak Crawley, Joe Root, Ben Stokes (c), Jason Holder (vc), Alzarri Joseph, Veerasammy Permaul, Matthew Fisher
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for WI vs ENG Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Jonny Bairstow, Kraigg Brathwaite (vc), Alex Lees, Nkrumah Bonner, Shamrah Brooks, Joe Root (c), Ben Stokes, Jason Holder, Alzarri Joseph, Mattew Fisher, Ollie Robinson
WI vs ENG Risky Captaincy Choices:
Jason Holder has been quiet in both departments but is a quality player and its just a matter of time before a big impactful performance can come so risk him as captain for this match.
Player you should avoid:
John Campbell has been out of form since the last few months and will be facing an intimidating new ball attack of England so avoid him for this match.
