Probable XI –
West Indies –
Andre Fletcher, Evin Lewis, Chris Gayle, Nicholas Pooran (WK), Kieron Pollard (C), Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Dwayne Bravo, Fabian Allen, Obed McCoy, Akeal Hosein
Sri Lanka –
Danushka Gunathilaka, Oshada Fernando, Dinesh Chandimal (WK), Angelo Mathews (C), Thisara Perera, Niroshan Dickwella, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Suranga Lakmal, Nuwan Pradeep, Lakshan Sandakan/Akila Dhananjaya
Small League Combination 1 –
1. Andre Fletcher
2. Chris Gayle
3. Danushka Gunathilaka
4. Angelo Mathews(VC)
5. Jason Holder
6. Kieron Pollard(C)
7. Wanindu Hasaranga
8. Thisara Perera
9. Akeal Hosein
10. Dwayne Bravo
11. Akila Dhananjaya
– Pollard & Mathews might be good C VC picks considering their experience of playing much H2H matches with 2-3 down batting & at least a couple of overs with the bowl.
– Andre Fletcher will be a must have pick as he has averaged 49 in 5 H2H matches.
– Dwayne Bravo might be another good pick as he has scored runs at an average of 27 & taken wickets at an average of 24 in H2H matches.
– Wanindu Hasaranga will be the best punt as he ended up last season of LPL as highest wicket taker & can score quick runs at down the order.
– Akeal Hosein & Akila Dhananjaya might be good picks considering the spin favoured surface at Antigua.
Small League Combination 2 –
1. Nicholas Pooran
2. Andre Fletcher(C)
3. Evin Lewis
4. Danushka Gunathilaka
5. Angelo Mathews
6. Jason Holder
7. Wanindu Hasaranga
8. Thisara Perera
9. Dwayne Bravo(VC)
10. Akeal Hosein
11. Fidel Edwards
– Going in favour of WI as they’re favourites to win this game considering the H2H stats & squad strength.
– Fletcher might be a good VC pick especially while batting first as he has averaged approx 50 against the opponent.
– Dwayne Bravo can easily get a couple of wickets while bowling in death overs which makes him a good VC.
– Took three of the four top order batters from WI as they might score the maximum runs for their team.
– Pollard might went useless if top order of WI fires.
Grand League Combination –
1. Dinesh Chandimal
2. Rovman Powell
3. Oshada Fernando
4. Angelo Mathews(C)
5. Fabian Allen(VC)
6. Kieron Pollard
7. Wanindu Hasaranga
8. Thisara Perera
9. Dwayne Bravo
10. Akila Dhananjaya
11. Suranga Lakmal
– Going heavy on Sri Lanka in GL as they might dominate in this match.
– Fabian Allen might be a good VC pick if top order of WI fails early as he can score quick runs & bowl a couple of overs too.
– Pollard & Bravo will be crucial as they might get the opportunities to contribute with both bat and ball.
– Dinesh Chandimal & Oshada Fernando can play good knocks especially while batting first as this fresh pitch.
