WI vs Eng, 2nd Test: Dream11 Prediction, Playing XI Updates & Fantasy Cricket Tips - January 31- February 4, 2019

After a stunning win in the first test, West Indies find themselves in a rather unusual but good position with a series lead in their possession over England.

The tourists were undone by Jason Holder's brilliant double hundred which only made their decision to field two spinners in the first test void.

With the action moving to Antigua, England will be looking to level the series, although West Indies have proven themselves to be more than capable of holding their own.

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Squads to choose from

West Indies:

Jason Holder(C), Kraigg Brathwaite, Darren Bravo, Shamarh Brooks, John Campbell, Roston Chase, Shane Dowrich, Shannon Gabriel, Shimron Hetmyer, Shai Hope, Alzarri Joseph, Kemar Roach and Jomel Warrican.

England:

Joe Root(C), Rory Burns, Keaton Jennings, Jonny Bairstow, Jos Buttler, Ben Stokes, Ben Foakes, Joe Denly, Sam Curran, James Anderson, Mark Wood, Moeen Ali, Adil Rashid, Stuart Broad, Jack Leach and Chris Woakes.

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Playing XI Updates

West Indies:

The Windies should ideally play the same side that so emphatically beat the Englishmen for a famous win.

John Campbell was very impressive at the top of the order while Roston Chase's extraordinary eight-wicket haul provides even more support for their decision to play four seamers in Roach, Gabriel, Joseph and Holder.

Brathwaite and Hope haven't been at their best, although they have been getting off to decent starts. Their performance will be key to the their fortunes indefinitely.

Possible XI: Campbell, Brathwaite, Bravo, Hope, Chase, Hetmyer, Dowrich(WK), Holder(C), Joseph, Roach and Gabriel.

England:

Joe Root's decision to play both Rashid and Ali backfired with the latter not performing to his standards.

Better performances are expected from the likes of Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow with a series deficit left to clear out. England have dropped opener Keaton Jennings and added Joe Denly to their 12-man squad for the second Test.

England squad (12-man side): Rory Burns, Joe Denly, Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root (captain), Jos Buttler, Ben Stokes, Moeen Ali, Ben Foakes, Sam Curran, Stuart Broad, Jimmy Anderson, Jack Leach

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Fantasy Tips and Suggestions

Wicket-keeper: After a brilliant hundred in Barbados, Dowrich would be the choice of many, although Ben Foakes isn't a bad option after all. Both keepers are quite good behind the wickets and are in good form as well, making them viable options to go for.

Batsmen: Joe Root and Shai Hope are must haves in the side with Jonny Bairstow's brilliant 2018 also a factor to consider.

Rory Burns was one of bright spots for England in the first test with an impressive fifty in the second innings. He is one to keep an eye on along with Shimron Hetmyer.

All-rounders: Ben Stokes and Jason Holder are what every aspiring all-rounder would hope to become. Dependable with the bat and incisive with the ball, both of them are invaluable players for either sides and are to be backed for another good outing.

Bowlers: James Anderson, Kemar Roach, Shannon Gabriel and Stuart Broad are the ideal set of bowlers to go along with in your fantasy teams.

Gabriel has enjoyed a good run of form in recent tests and is one to watch out for along with Anderson. Alzarri Joseph is also an option to go with.

Captain: Ben Stokes and Shai Hope are the front-runners for the mantle of captain, with the West Indian having a good record against the English with a hundred to his name at the Lord's also.

Other options include Joe Root and Jason Holder, with both captains capable of inflicting damage and influencing the test at any point of time.

Fantasy Suggestion #1: Ben Foakes(WK), Shai Hope, Shimron Hetmyer, Joe Root, Rory Burns, Ben Stokes, Jason Holder, James Anderson, Stuart Broad, Shannon Gabriel and Kemar Roach. Captain: Ben Stokes.

Fantasy Suggestion #2: Shane Dowrich(WK), Shai Hope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Kraigg Brathwaite, Ben Stokes, Jason Holder, Roston Chase, Stuart Broad, Shannon Gabriel and James Anderson. Captain: Shai Hope

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