ICC World Cup 2019: Match 2 - Windies vs Pakistan - Windies' Predicted Playing XI, Analysis

The two times champions Windies will begin their World Cup campaign against Pakistan. The Windies had a good warm-up match against New Zealand which they won convincingly by 95 runs. The Carribean nation would have added a shot to their arm after impressive batting performance. They had put 441 runs and they would like to continue their good show going. We take a look at Windies’ Predicted Playing XI for the second match of the ICC World Cup 2019.

On the other hand, Pakistan had lost their warm-up match against Afghanistan. However, the World Cup matches will be a different ball game altogether. Pakistan can surprise any team on their given day and their bowling line-up will be their forte.

Here is a look at Windies’ Predicted Playing XI for the second match against Pakistan.

Chris Gayle

The southpaw batsman is going to hold the key for the Windies. Gayle has all the experience under his belt and he would like to continue his good form going.

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Evin Lewis

The left-handed batsman had scored a fifty against New Zealand in the warm-up match. Lewis can hit the ground running and he would aim to be at his best.

Shai Hope

Windies wicket-keeper batsman Shai Hope is in good form. The talisman right-hander had scored a fine hundred in the warm-up match against New Zealand.

Darren Bravo

The stylish batsman Darren Bravo will like to deliver the goods for the Caribbean nation. Bravo has a compact technique and he is going to be pivotal.

Shimron Hetmyer

The left-handed batsman can be given the responsibility of adding the finishing touches. Hetmyer can get quick runs and he can be the X-factor for the Windies.

Andre Russell

Andre Russell is going to be the big player for the Windies. Russell is in fine form with the bat and he would like to deliver the goods for the Windies.

Windies will like to get off to a winning start.

Ashley Nurse

The off-spinner will have the responsibility of the spin department. Nurse has done a good job for the Windies and he would like to bring his best to the table.

Jason Holder 

Jason Holder can deliver the goods with both bat and ball. Holder will also like to lead from the front and he would like to take his team all the way.

Oshane Thomas 

The lanky fast bowler has impressed with his raw pace. The strong lad will like to hit the straps and he will like to breathe down the neck of the opposition batsmen.

Kemar Roach

Windies fast bowler Kemar Roach has vast experience under his belt. Roach will like to be right on the money in the ICC World Cup 2019.

Sheldon Cottrell

The left-arm pacer has bowled with good pace. However, Cottrell needs to channel his pace with an accurate line and length.