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WI vs IND 2nd Test Preview MyTeam & Dream11. West Indies vs India 2nd Test Preview MyTeam11 & Dream11 Prediction

With an Ashes Test for the ages taking place in Headingley, something special needed to happen in Antigua to capture attention. The result certainly wasn’t as nail-biting as Ben Stokes’ heroics, but Jasprit Bumrah produced swing bowling that is worth the price of admission or staying up late at night to watch a fine bowler in action.

West Indies started the first Test well, but that is where the joy ended. They couldn’t take their chances, then punished by Ajinkya Rahane first up, before India’s seamers ran riot. Attention will be on whether the batsmen can inspire a fightback to get the Windies on the board in the World Test Championship, with another big test awaiting.

India were clinical. Apart from their shaky start on the first morning, they controlled the Antigua Test. Their pace attack certainly makes them a team to watch in the World Test Championship. With their middle order showing fine form, it is up to the top four to produce the complete performance in Kingston.

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Key to a West Indies win

West Indies’ run drought at the top of the order has been their Achilles heel. Their bowling was central to their five wins in 2018 – the highest score by any side in those matches being England’s 246 in Barbados. West Indies’ batting average of 23.46 is only ahead of newcomers Ireland and Afghanistan, which puts onus on the top order to stand up. The likes of Kraigg Brathwaite and Darren Bravo possess the experience in the top four (that averages just 21.96 in Tests since 2018), with talent aplenty in the middle order. Can the Windies overcome the new ball and convert their stars as opposed to Antigua?

However, the Windies have positives to take out of their heavy loss in the first Test. Kemar Roach was superb – another episode in his magnificent run of form that has catapulted him alongside some bowling greats. Shannon Gabriel was outstanding up front in Antigua, and with Keemo Paul back, the Windies will be hoping for more control as opposed to Miguel Cummins. Can the Windies make inroads into India’s top order again, this time backed up by taking their chances to put further pressure on India’s middle order?

Key to an India win

Jasprit Bumrah won significant praise from Windies’ legends. His 5/7 in Antigua saw him become the first bowler from Asia to take a five-wicket haul in South Africa, England, Australia and West Indies – another reason why he is arguably the best bowler in world cricket right now. He will be a handful again, and with Ishant Sharma and Mohammed Shami also in good touch, India will be seeking inroads into West Indies’ shaky top order.

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Also, which opener will make a big step to cementing their spot? Mayank Agarwal suffered his first underwhelming Test match, and KL Rahul continued to waste starts. With Kemar Roach and Shannon Gabriel in good touch, another good test awaits the openers, with Cheteshwar Pujara also keen to get in the runs. With Ajinkya Rahane finding form after a lean couple of years and Hanuma Vihari justifying his selection, a strong start from India might be too much for the Windies to come back from.

Pitch and conditions

There is a chance of some afternoon thunderstorms throughout the Test. Like Antigua, conditions are expected to be hot and humid. In relation to the pitch, Sabina Park usually has something in it for everyone – there has been a mix of low and big totals in the past three Tests at the venue. This includes India’s 500/9 in 2016. However, the pitch for this Test has plenty of grass on it, which can make bowling first an option.

Possible Playing 11

Keemo Paul is back, and could replace Miguel Cummins if the Windies choose not to pick specialist off-spinner Rahkeem Cornwall. Also, Shane Dowrich is out again due to an ankle injury.

West Indies: 1. Kraigg Brathwaite, 2. John Campbell, 3. Shamarh Brooks, 4. Darren Bravo, 5. Shimron Hetmyer, 6. Shai Hope (wk), 7. Roston Chase, 8. Jason Holder, 9. Keemo Paul/Rahkeem Cornwall, 10. Kemar Roach, 11. Shannon Gabriel

India should stick with the same team that won the first Test easily.

India: 1. KL Rahul, 2. Mayank Agarwal, 3. Cheteshwar Pujara, 4. Virat Kohli (c), 5. Ajinkya Rahane, 6. Hanuma Vihari, 7. Rishabh Pant (wk), 8. Ravindra Jadeja, 9. Mohammed Shami, 10. Ishant Sharma, 11. Jasprit Bumrah

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Fantasy Cricket Prediction

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MyTeam11 Prediction: Rishabh Pant (wk), Virat Kohli (vc), KL Rahul, Ajinkya Rahane, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Roston Chase, Ishant Sharma, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah (c), Kemar Roach

Dream11 Prediction:

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Stats and Facts

• The last meeting between India and West Indies at Kingston ended in a draw. KL Rahul, Ajinkya Rahane and Roston Chase scored centuries.
• Kemar Roach averages 26.95 in Test Cricket, better than the likes of Trent Boult, Morne Morkel, Mitchell Starc, Mitchell Johnson and Stuart Broad.
• West Indies top four average 21.96 in Tests since 2018. Numbers 5-8 average 32.61 in the same period.
• West Indies have not won a Test against India since 2002 (22 Tests).

Match Prediction

It is a big ask for West Indies to turn around such a big defeat. Their best bet is to bat first and get a score circa 300 to put pressure on India. Otherwise, India should win.

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