England and West Indies Clash in Crucial T20I Match

England and West Indies are set to face off in a highly anticipated T20I match at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet, St Lucia. England, currently leading the series, will aim to solidify their position, while West Indies, ranked fourth, will seek to improve their standings.

In their previous encounter, England's Adil Rashid emerged as the top fantasy performer with 67 points, while Gudakesh Motie led the way for West Indies with 101 points. England's recent victory over Namibia saw Harry Brook shine with 85 fantasy points, while Nicholas Pooran's 146 points propelled West Indies to victory against Afghanistan.

The pitch at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium is balanced, with an average first innings score of 110 runs. Pacers have historically dominated at this venue, accounting for 75% of wickets. The weather forecast predicts cloudy conditions with a slight chance of rain, which could favor the pacers.

Fantasy XI Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks:

* Johnson Charles: A high-risk, high-reward pick with an average of 46 fantasy points per match.

* Sam Curran: A consistent performer with an average of 61 fantasy points per match.

* Alzarri Joseph: A reliable bowler with an average of 43 fantasy points per match.

* Akeal Hosein: A left-arm spinner with an average of 53 fantasy points per match.

* Phil Salt: A consistent batter with an average of 56 fantasy points per match.

* Adil Rashid: A leg-break bowler with an average of 53 fantasy points per match.

* Andre Russell: A versatile player with an average of 62 fantasy points per match.

* Roston Chase: A consistent all-rounder with an average of 44 fantasy points per match.

Squads:

England: Adil Rashid, Moeen Ali, Jos Buttler, Jonny Bairstow, Chris Jordan, Mark Wood, Reece Topley, Ben Duckett, Liam Livingstone, Jofra Archer, Sam Curran, Phil Salt, Harry Brook, Will Jacks, Tom Hartley

West Indies: Andre Russell, Johnson Charles, Akeal Hosein, Roston Chase, Nicholas Pooran, Shai Hope, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Obed McCoy, Romario Shepherd, Sherfane Rutherford, Shamar Joseph

Fantasy XI Team:

* Wicket-Keepers: Johnson Charles, Nicholas Pooran, Phil Salt

* Batters: Jonny Bairstow, Sherfane Rutherford

* All-Rounders: Sam Curran, Andre Russell

* Bowlers: Alzarri Joseph, Akeal Hosein, Adil Rashid, Chris Jordan

* Captain: Sam Curran

* Vice-Captain: Adil Rashid

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