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Match Details:
Date: 16 March 2022
Time: 7:30 P.M. IST
Venue: Kensington Oval, Barbados
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Preview:
The first Test match between England and West Indies ended in a draw. After an early first innings collapse, the English batting picked up as Jonny Bairstow scored an incredible 140 and there were also valuable contributions from Ben Foakes and Chris Woakes. Jayden Seales took four wickets as England scored 311. At the same time, the Windies had an excellent first innings thanks to Nkrumah Bonner’s 123. Captain Kraig Brathwaite and Jason Holder also had some crucial knocks to take the score at 375. The England batters had a great showing in the second innings with hundreds from Zak Crawley and Joe Root as they scored 349. With a target of 286, Windies took their time and played out the final day to draw the game.
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Team Analysis:
England:
The English team had a difficult start to their game but soon retaliated back with a strong showing in the remaining Test Match. Joe Root scored another classic century as he took the game away from the Windies. In the bowling department, Jack Leach and Craig Overturn had a great game as well and hence can be great fantasy picks. Other key picks for your Fantasy teams are Ben Stokes, Jonny Bairstow and Mark Wood.
West Indies:
West Indies have been on a steady resurgence in the past few years. They had a great start to the game but soon lost control towards the end of the first innings. They then also had a solid batting performance in both innings. In terms of fantasy picks, Kraigg Brathwaite, Jason Holder, Nkrumah Bonner, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales could be great options.
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Probable Playing XIs:
West Indies:
Kraigg Brathwaite (c), John Campbell, Shamarh Brooks, Nkrumah Bonner, Jermaine Blackwood, Jason Holder, Joshua Da Silva (wk), Kemar Roach, Alzarri Joseph, Veerasammy Permaul, Jayden Seales.
England:
Alex Lees, Zak Crawley, Joe Root (c), Daniel Lawrence, Ben Stokes, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Foakes (wk), Chris Woakes, Craig Overton, Mark Wood, Jack Leach
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Best 14:
WK: Ben Foakes, Jonny Bairstow
Bat: Kraigg Brathwaite, Joe Root, Nkrumah Bonner, Jermaine Blackwood, Zak Crawley
Bowl: Mark Wood, Craig Overton, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales
AR: Ben Stokes, Chris Woakes, Jason Holder
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