Last Updated on 1 month by Charbel Coorey
WI vs ENG 2nd T20 Dream11 & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report | WI vs ENG 2nd T20 Dream11 Prediction Today | West Indies vs England 2nd T20 Key Players | Barbados Pitch Report
Over the past six weeks or so, it was Scott Boland and co. ripping through England. Yesterday, it was Jason Holder. Over the past six weeks or so in Australia, England’s batting surrendered so meekly their fans wondered whether they should bother touring. The same happened yesterday.
It was a different format. In a different country. And a completely different team to the Ashes Test XI. But it was the same old England in recent times.
They are playing lots of cricket, highlighted most by Sam Billings’ dash from the BBL down to Hobart for the fifth Ashes Test, before making the long trip to Barbados in such a short timeframe. However, England aren’t playing cricket very well right now. Of course, they have the talent and depth in white-ball cricket to turn their fortunes around, and they have a shot at doing so less than 24 hours after a dismal showing in the first T20I.
It was the perfect start to the series for West Indies, who put their woeful ODI form aside to set up a 1-0 lead. Holder was outstanding both at the top and backend of the innings, with the spinners chipping in nicely. Also, that Brandon King and Nicholas Pooran were in the runs is cause for encouragement, but the challenge for the Windies will be to produce the goods again against a side chomping at the bit to redeem themselves.
Key Players to Watch/Key Stats
West Indies:
- What a performance by Jason Holder. He found swing in addition to good bounce, and England couldn’t cope. He now has 23 wickets in as many T20 innings on this ground at an economy rate under seven runs per over.
- Following his unbeaten 52 yesterday, Brandon King has now struck 163 runs in three innings at Kensington Oval for just one dismissal. He will be aiming for more of the same today.
- It is a big series for Nicholas Pooran, and he made a solid start with a measured 29-ball 27* in the first T20I. He struck 26 and 64 in his previous two T20Is vs Pakistan in late 2021.
- Akeal Hosein has gone wicketless just once in his last eight T20Is. He has taken three wickets in two matches vs England in that period since the beginning of the T20 World Cup.
- After his two-wicket haul in the first T20I, Sheldon Cottrell now has eight wickets in five T20Is vs England. Also, he loves bowling on this ground, with 24 wickets in just 13 T20s at an average under 14.
England:
- James Vince looked the most comfortable of the England top order before giving his wicket away on 14. If he settles in early, he is capable of scoring big.
- England need more from Jason Roy. The opener has struck just 32 runs in five T20Is vs West Indies at an average of 6.40 and strike rate of 94.11. Awful numbers he must improve on.
- Moeen Ali loves batting in the top four in T20Is, despite his duck in the previous match. He has the potential to fight back today.
- Sam Billings was out cheaply to spin in the first T20I, but he remains a dangerous player. He was in excellent touch in his recent Big Bash stint, where he scored 284 runs in nine innings at an average of 40.57 and strike rate of 153.51.
- Billings has a score of 87 in his three T20I innings vs West Indies.
- Adil Rashid has the most wickets in England-West Indies T20Is, with 16 scalps in nine matches. This includes a remarkable 4/2 in the T20 World Cup, and he was the only wicket-taker for England yesterday. He will be key on a pitch that could provide turn.
- Tymal Mills will be key in the death overs. He had a great 2021 in short-form cricket, taking a total of 38 wickets in 27 matches at an economy rate of just 6.97. Chris Jordan has taken 11 wickets in nine T20Is vs West Indies.
Stats and Facts
- West Indies’ win yesterday was their first win in their past five matches against England.
- England skipper Eoin Morgan has the most runs of any current England player vs Windies (245, avg. 27.22, SR 116.66).
- Windies skipper Kieron Pollard has some shocking numbers vs England, with just 49 runs in seven innings against them at an average of 9.80. But, he has the third-most runs of any player on this ground, with 548 runs in 26 innings at an average of 30.44 and strike rate of 140.87.
Possible Playing 11
West Indies could look to stick with the same winning team.
West Indies: 1. Brandon King, 2. Shai Hope (wk), 3. Nicholas Pooran, 4. Darren Bravo, 5. Kieron Pollard (c), 6. Jason Holder, 7. Fabian Allen, 8. Romario Shepherd, 9. Odean Smith, 10. Akeal Hosein, 11. Sheldon Cottrell
Eoin Morgan isn’t one to panic after a loss. So, England could give the same XI a shot at redemption.
England: 1. Jason Roy, 2. Tom Banton, 3. James Vince, 4. Moeen Ali, 5. Eoin Morgan (c), 6. Sam Billings (wk), 7. Liam Dawson, 8. Chris Jordan, 9. Adil Rashid, 10. Saqib Mahmood, 11. Tymal Mills
Kensington Oval Barbados Pitch Report and Weather
The Barbados track provided bounce for the bowlers, as well as turn for the spinners. Bowling into the wicket will be key, and any score around 140-150 batting first could be a winning one.
Another mostly clear and warm day is forecast in Barbados.
Dream11 Prediction
Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time.
Option 1:

Option 2:

Fan2Play Prediction
Base team:
- Wicket-keepers: Nicholas Pooran
- Batsmen: Jason Roy, James Vince, Brandon King
- All-rounders: Jason Holder, Moeen Ali
- Bowlers: Adil Rashid, Sheldon Cottrell
Match Prediction
England are good enough to bounce back and they will put a much improved performance. England to win.