WI vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction, Playing 11, Top Picks, Fantasy Cricket Tips for T20 World Cup 2022 West Indies vs Zimbabwe Dream11 Team for Today’s Match

Published on: Oct 18, 2022 8:58 am IST|Updated on: Oct 19, 2022 12:41 pm IST

West Indies vs Zimbabwe Dream11

WI vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction: The second round of the group stage can’t get any better than this. There’s a lot at stake and every team would like to leave no stone unturned. After a massive defeat against the Scots, Windies have a lot of things to defend, especially their reputation. Their legacy of two world T20 championships cannot be restricted to a group stage of the world cup. They shall look to cover all bases in this games, their batting, in particular. On the contrary, Zimbabwe had a brilliant start to their world cup campaign as they defeated Ireland by 31 runs. They shall now look to win this fixture and secure their place in the Super 12. 

WI vs ZIM  Dream11 Team Prediction for Today Match

West Indies Vs Zimbabwe , Match 8 of T20 World Cup.
19 October, 1: 30 PM IST
Bellerive Oval, Hobart.

Where to watch WI vs ZIM  Live?

Watch WI vs ZIM Live on Star Sports Network. Online streaming will be available on the Disney + Hotstar app.

West Indies vs Zimbabwe Pitch Report

The conditions at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart are ideal for the batters. The ball comes on to the bat and the batters enjoy themselves on a steady paced wicket. Teams usually prefer chasing here, as the pitch becomes better for the batters as the game progresses. However, the first two games of the world cup played at this venue were won by teams batting first. The par score is expected to be somewhere around 160-170 runs.

T20 World Cup 2022 Points Table

                                  Group B Points Table
Teams  Played Won  Lost  No Result Points NRR
Scotland 1 1 0 0 2 2.10
Zimbabwe 1 1 0 0 2 1.55
Ireland 1 0 1 0 0 -1.55
West Indies 1 0 1 0 0 -2.10

Last result at the venue

Scotland (160/5 in 20 Overs) beat West Indies (118 in 18.3 Overs) by 42 runs.

Zimbabwe (174/7 in 20 overs) beat Ireland (143/9 in 20 Overs) by 31 runs.

Form Guide

West Indies –  W L L W L

Zimbabwe–   W L W L W

 Related: Indian Batsmen with Most Sixes in International Cricket

WI  Playing 11

  • The Windies did not have the best of starts to their T20 world cup campaign.
  • Their batting failed to click, they will have to find solutions to their batting woes.
  • Nicholas Pooran will lead the side. He would also want to spend some time in the middle to get some momentum and form.
  • Jason Holder and Odean Smith are expected to be the two all rounders for the Windies.
  • Windies might come for the game with the same squad as one match shall be a little too harsh to judge a player’s form.

1. Kyle Mayers
2. Evin Lewis
3. Brandon King
4. Shamarh Brooks
5. Nicholas Pooran (C & wk)
6. Rovman Powell
7. Jason Holder
8.Odean Smith
9. Akeal Hossein
10. Alzari Joseph
11. Obed McCoy

Kyle Mayers  Stats in T20I

The West Indian opener is an explosive batter who can get the Windies off to a flying start. Moreover, he can chip in with the ball and give some crucial overs for his team in times of crisis.

Matches Runs Average 50s/100s Strike Rate 
17 389 22.90 2/0  131.90

Alzari Joseph  Stats in T20I

The express pace of Alzari Joseph on Australian pitches is something the best of batters in the world would also not like to face. He was the pick of the bowlers in the last game grabbing two crucial wickets. He is the backbone of the West Indian bowling lineup.

Matches Wickets Economy Strike Rate Recent Form
8 12 7.62 16 2/29, 0/35, 2/17, 3/21, 2/28

ZIM Playing 11

  • After a magnificent start to their World Cup campaign Zimbabwe would be eager to seal a Super 12 berth after years.
  • After the victory against Ireland, Zimbabwe seem to be quite a settled side and they would go with the same eleven.
  • Sikandar Raza produced a gem of an innings to help his team secure a win against Ireland. Alongside him, Sean Williams is going to be the other all rounder for Zimbabwe.

1. Regis Chakabva(wk)
2. Craig Ervine(C)
3. Wesley Madhevere
4. Sikandar Raza
5. Sean Williams
6. Milton Shumba
7. Ryan Burl
8. Luke Jongwe
9. Richard Ngarva
10. Blessing Muzarabani
11. Tendai Chatara

Sikandar Raza T20I Stats

If Zimbabwe pose any kind of a threat to the opposition he will have to play a big role in guiding the team towards victory. His all round ability is not hidden from the world. He played a breathtaking knock of 82 runs off just 48 balls and also chipped in with a wicket to help his team win.

T20Is Runs Average Wickets Economy
58 1040 20.00 28 7.32

Sean Williams T20I Stats

Sean Williams has the ability to play the anchor role for his team and can hold one end of the crease to secure victories for his side. He is a chinaman bowler and can be troublesome for left handed batters  Windies have quite a few lefties in their lineup.

Matches Runs Strike Rate Wickets  Economy 
59 1286 127.20 39  6.99

Related: Indian Batsmen with Most Runs in T20 Internationals

Who will win West Indies vs Zimbabwe today match?

  • West Indies had a poor start to the campaign and had a massive hit for their chances in Super 12. Zimbabwe, though had a great start and would be confident about their chances but will have to play out of their skins to get past the Windies.
  • West Indies have faced Zimbabwe on three occasions in T20I and the Windies have got the better of their opponents twice, whereas Zimbabwe have emerged victorious once.

Considering form, head to head record and morale of both sides, West Indies are favourites to win as per our West Indies vs Zimbabwe  today match prediction.

WI vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction

Wicket-keeper:  Nicholas Pooran 

Batters: Evin Lewis, Craig Ervine, Brandon King, 

All-rounders: Jason Holder, Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams, Kyle Mayers 

Bowlers: Obed McCoy, Alzari Joseph, Tendai Chatara.

Related: Indian Bowlers With most wickets in T20 Internationals

WI vs ZIM Dream11 Captain and Vice Captain

For Small League, Head-to-Head contests: Sikandar Raza, Alzari Joseph.

For Grand League: Jason Holder, Sean Williams.

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