West Indies' Predicted Playing XI, India vs West Indies 2018, Predicted XI
Lendl Simmons (R) and Evin Lewis set the tone for West Indies victory. Credit: BCCI

India vs West Indies 2019: 3rd T20I, Mumbai – West Indies Predicted Playing XI; Perhaps, the West Indies bunch would be happier than the Indian National Cricket Team to play the deciding game at the Wankhede Stadium. They have fond memories of playing at Wankhede, and the players have a vast knowledge of the conditions. As there is a series victory at stake, the Kieron Pollard-led side would love to make the most of the opportunity.

After being thrashed by Virat Kohli and KL Rahul in Hyderabad, West Indies bounced back by knocking Indians down at Thiruvananthapuram. All the players showed enough composure in the middle and looking to carry the same form in the final T20I. Meanwhile, we figured out predicted playing XI of West Indies. Have a look:

West Indies Predicted Playing XI:

1. Evin Lewis:

West Indies' Predicted Playing XI, India vs West Indies 2019, Predicted XI
Evin Lewis (Credit: Twitter)

The southpaw had a brilliant series so far. Carrying his form from Afghanistan series, he gave a perfect start to West Indies in both the games played in Hyderabad and Thiruvananthapuram. Now, he will be more than happy to play at Wankhede, as he played a lot of IPL cricket at the Wankhede Stadium.

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2. Lendl Simmons:

West Indies' Predicted Playing XI, India vs West Indies 2019, Predicted XI
Lendl Simmons. Credit: BCCI

The experienced opener of West Indies showed what he is capable of doing for the team. He played a match-winning knock in Thiruvananthapuram and would be eager to play in Mumbai. Last time when he played for West Indies against India at Wankhede Stadium, he knocked out the Indian team from ICC T20I World Cup 2016.

3. Brandon King:

West Indies' Predicted Playing XI, India vs West Indies 2019, Predicted XI
Brandon King (Credits – Twitter)

The youngster looked decent in the middle in the first game, but he didn’t get the chance to prove in the second game. Once again, he will be the floater for the team depending on the situation of the game. The youngster can turn the tables with his big-hitting skills,

4. Shimron Hetmyer:

West Indies' Predicted Playing XI, India vs West Indies 2019, Predicted XI
Shimron Hetmyer celebrates his fifty. Credit: BCCI

The stylish southpaw also showed great resilience in the middle for his team. In the first game, he scored a brilliant fifty and also played a cameo in the second game to help the team level the series scoreline. He will once again be the centre of attraction during the final game.

 5. Nicholas Pooran:

Nicholas Pooran
Nicholas Pooran (Credits: Twitter)

The left-handed batsman made the difference right in his first game after the 4-match ban. His 38-run knock off 18 balls helped his side to seal a comfortable win in the second T20I game at Thiruvananthapuram. He will be one of the players to watch out.

6. Kieron Pollard:

West Indies' Predicted Playing XI, India vs West Indies 2019, Predicted XI
(Photo credit – RANDY BROOKS/AFP/Getty Images)

This lad would feel like coming back home. Having played for over a decade for Mumbai Indians, he had enough knowledge of Wankhede conditions. The skipper would like to make this a memorable trip, as it had been a long time for West Indies to win a bilateral series against India.

7. Jason Holder:

Jason Holder
Jason Holder (Credits: Getty)

Holder is playing a brilliant role for the team. He is picking those key wickets for the team and also scoring runs when it matters the most. Once again, he will be vital for the West Indies to make things fall in place.

8. Khary Pierre:

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Khary Pierre (Credits – Twitter)

The left-arm spinner showed great composure in the middle in the second T20I. He bowled a brilliant 2-over spell, in which, he gave just 11 runs and picked the crucial wicket of KL Rahul. Khary would like to repeat the show for the team.

9. Hayden Walsh:

Hayden Walsh
Hayden Walsh (Credits: BCCI)

The leg-spinner impressed one and all with his control on the ball. Despite bowling to the best batsmen in the business, Walsh never let that loose. He would like to extract the bounce and turn from the Wankhede deck.

10. Sheldon Cottrell:

Sheldon Cottrell
Sheldon Cottrell (Credits: Twitter)

As always, Sheldon Cottrell has been brilliant for the team. He wasn’t allowing the batsman to go after him and keeping them mum in the crease. His 24 balls are once again going to be crucial for the team.

11. Kesrick Williams:

West Indies' Predicted Playing XI, India vs West Indies 2019, Predicted XI
Kesrick Williams (Credits – Twitter)

Well, he is the latest person who got enough popularity in India. After being the victim of Virat Kohli in the first game, Kesrick Williams gave it back with his silent celebrations in the second game. Besides that, he bowled exceptionally well in the death overs at Thiruvananthapuram.

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