WI vs ENG Match Prediction & Betting Tips - Mar 08, 2022

WI vs ENG Match Prediction - Mar 08, 2022

West Indies and England have had a very interesting past as far as Test cricket goes and that rivalry is far closer than you would first expect. West Indies is no longer the force that it was in the eighties but it still has not lost to England at home in nearly two decades.

Both teams are undergoing a bit of an overhaul as they try to find their feet after some tough results.

That could make for a very interesting series from a betting perspective.

Match prediction and cricket betting tips for West Indies vs England, 1st Test 2022. The match is going to be played at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua starting on the 8th of March 2022.

WI vs ENG Team Previews

West Indies

West Indies has moved on from a couple of its test players such as Shai Hope and Roston Chase, at least for the time being, and named some players that are making a comeback. The overall strength of the batting lineup is not great but it is not too bad either.

Players like Nkrumah Bonner, Shamarh Brooks, Kyle Mayers, and Kraigg Brathwaite could definitely prove to be a pain for England's bowling lineup. West Indies also has John Campbell and Jermaine Blackwood in the squad, both of whom have had success against England in the past.

Perhaps the biggest name of all in this squad is Jason Holder. He had his best-ever test series against England a few years back and has never really hit those peaks as a batsman again.

We think a small bet on Bonner or Holder to be the top batsman for West Indies in the first inning that it plays would not be a bad idea.

Kemar Roach, Jason Holder, Jayden Seales, and Alzarri Joseph are going to be the leading bowlers for the West Indies. They have a tremendous amount of experience and skill between them and tend to flourish in home conditions.

Jason Holder and Jayden Seales are our two picks for the Top Bowler West Indies betting market.

West Indies Playing 11

Kraigg Brathwaite, John Campbell, Shamarh Brooks, NE Bonner, Jermaine Blackwood, Jason Holder, Joshua De Silva, Kemar Roach, Alzarri Joseph, Veerasammy Permaul, Jayden Seales.


England

England is going to be with Ben Stokes once more for the series as he returns from injury. Now, there is no question in our mind that England is a deserving favorite to win this match and even the series. Sure, the past few series in the West Indies have not gone England's way but we have to look at what is ahead of us dispassionately.

Zak Crawley and Alex Lees seem set to get a long rope at the opening position with Root moving to number three. Root is the most important player in the England setup and his previous move to 3 did not quite work out.

Jonny Bairstow, Ollie Pope, Ben Foakes, and Ben Stokes are likely to fill in the rest of the batting places. Sure, this is a batting lineup that has players with poor performances in the past but we do not doubt their talent. You may have a collapse or you may see a giant batting performance.

The advantage that England has is in the depth of its batting. Chris Woakes is going to bat at number eight and Craig Overton is also pretty handy with the bat.

The bowling attack will be without James Anderson and Stuart Broad but with Ben Stokes, Chros Woakes, Mark Wood, and possibly Craig Overton/Ollie Robinson in the lineup, England has more than enough ammunition to win.

England Playing 11

Alex Lees, Zak Crawley, Joe Root, Daniel Lawrence, Ben Stokes, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Foakes, Chris Woakes, Craig Overton, Mark Wood, Jack Leach.

WI vs ENG Toss Prediction

The team that wins the toss is going to want to bat first.

Read our guide on toss predictions to learn how we analyze and come up with our tips.

Pitch and Conditions

The conditions in Antigua are expected to be good for cricket. There is not much rain forecast although a couple of brief interruptions could be seen. The pitch should have a nice amount of pace and carry, offering encouragement to the bowlers.

The Dukes' ball always swings and this is why the bowlers have dominated in West Indies over the last few years now.

WI vs ENG Dream11 Prediction

Dream 11 team and Dream 11 tips for West Indies vs England 1st Test Match 2022

WI vs ENG Playing 11

  • Wicketkeeper:
    • J Bairstow
  • Batsmen:
    • N Bonner
    • J Root
    • J Blackwood
    • Z Crawley
    • S Brooks
  • All-rounders:
    • C Woakes (c)
    • J Holder (vc)
  • Bowlers:
    • K Roach
    • . M Wood
    • J Seales

WI vs ENG Dream11 Prediction - OCB Team Prediction

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WI vs ENG Betting Tips

We are going to bet on England to win. Despite their recent form and poor record, we think the England team has more talent in its lineup than West Indies. We like the direction in which its batting is going and its bowlers should be able to use the conditions to their advantage as well.

Bet on England to win.

Today Match Prediction

England To Win the Match, 2.04

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Who will win WI vs ENG

West Indies 53.4% (47)
England 46.6% (41)
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