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West Indies v India 3rd ODI Preview Dream11 Prediction. WI vs IND 3rd ODI Preview Dream11 Prediction 14 August 2019

It was a case of experience vs the naive. One team that could hold their nerve better than the other – a common theme in the ODI fortunes of these two sides over the past few years.

West Indies were right in the game on Sunday. After restricting India at the death, a set Nicholas Pooran held the key as they needed 91 off 71 balls with six wickets in hand. With some big hitters still available, this is an equation the Windies need to believe they can achieve. Instead, it was a very tame end, losing four wickets for three runs at one point to then be bundled out for 210. Can the Windies make some key adjustments and finish level in this ODI series?

Normal service resumed for India captain Virat Kohli. His record against West Indies is astounding, and he built on it with a superb 120 in hot, humid conditions. However, despite the win, questions remain about India’s batting lineup – including the form of Shikhar Dhawan, Rishabh Pant’s suitability at four and their finishing.

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Key to a West Indies win

It hasn’t been the series for Chris Gayle so far, but Evin Lewis’ form has been superb. His impressive start to the series was followed up with a fluent half century in the second match, of which the Windies will be keen for him to build on. He is said to have overcome a calf problem, so whether he can deliver a strong start, along with greater support from Gayle and Shai Hope, will be key. Hope, after chopping onto his stumps yet again in ODI Cricket, needs to be the man to hold the innings together. Shimron Hetmyer, who is short of runs and played an awful shot last time out, is also a player the Windies need more from.

In the end, West Indies had six double-figure scorers in their top seven. However, only two passed 20. Discipline and dedication is needed with the bat as much as with the ball, and they have hope after dismissing two of India’s top three cheaply last time out. However, they will be looking to limit the impact of Virat Kohli, and one way they can do this is limiting boundaries, forcing the Indians to run well between the wickets in warm conditions. Sheldon Cottrell will be tasked with providing strike, and the likes of Fabian Allen and the medium pacers need to provide the all-important control.

Key to an India win

It looked a comfortable, cruisy win for India last time out. However, it wasn’t always the case. Three of the top four struggled to provide any impetus, until Shreyas Iyer produced the kind of knock at number five that India have longed for at four. With Pant likely to be persisted with at four, the onus is on the top three to provide a more free-flowing start that Pant can build on. The likes of Shreyas Iyer, Kedhar Jadhav and Ravindra Jadeja will be tasked with finishing the innings well.

Also, inroads into West Indies’ top order will be the order of the day for India. Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s amazing record at Queen’s Park – where he now has 15 wickets in five matches at an average of 6.73, is something India will want continued. With Mohammed Shami continuing to take wickets and Khaleel Ahmed providing more control last time out, the seamers can build pressure for the spinners to pounce.

Pitch and conditions

Hot, humid conditions are expected once again. However, some showers are forecast, so captains could be tempted to bat second.

Possible Playing 11

Fabian Allen is said to have recovered from illness and could replace Oshane Thomas. Evin Lewis had a bit of a calf complaint but reports suggest he should be fine to lineup in the third match.

West Indies: 1. Chris Gayle, 2. Evin Lewis, 3. Shai Hope (wk), 4. Shimron Hetmyer, 5. Nicholas Pooran, 6. Roston Chase, 7. Jason Holder (c), 8. Carlos Brathwaite, 9. Fabian Allen, 10. Kemar Roach, 11. Sheldon Cottrell

There is the temptation to play KL Rahul as opener but India might stick with the same team.

India: 1. Rohit Sharma, 2. Shikhar Dhawan, 3. Virat Kohli (c), 4. Rishabh Pant (wk), 5. Shreyas Iyer, 6. Kedar Jadhav, 7. Ravindra Jadeja, 8. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, 9. Mohammed Shami, 10. Khaleel Ahmed, 11. Kuldeep Yadav

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Dream11 Prediction

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Stats and Facts

• India have won 15 of the last 20 completed ODIs against West Indies.
• Teams batting first have won five of the last six ODIs at Queen’s Park.
• Only Curtly Ambrose has more wickets at Queen’s Park Oval than Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
• With 11,366 runs, Virat Kohli is only behind Sachin Tendulkar for most runs by an Indian in ODIs.
• Kuldeep Yadav has 96 wickets from 53 ODIs. He has a chance to break Mohammad Shami’s record (55 matches) for the fastest Indian to 100-ODI wickets.

Match Prediction

West Indies have reason to be optimistic after their effort last time out. However, India just have that extra polish that could prove crucial.

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