ICC Under-19 World Cup 2021/22 Match:1 WI-U19 vs AUS-U19 Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report, and Other Updates

West Indies Under 19 will take on Australia Under 19 in the inaugural match of the ICC Under 19 World Cup on Friday, 14^th January. WI-U19 vs AUS-U19 will be played at Providence Stadium Guyana. Australia has won the U19 World Cup three times while the West Indies have only once back in 2016 under the leadership of Shimron Hetmyer. Playing in the home conditions will be a great advantage for the West Indies side. Ackeem Auguste will lead the West Indies team while Matthew Nandu, Jaden Carmichael, and Teddy Bishop are some of the players you need to keep an eye on.

Australia Under 19, on the other hand, last emerged as the champions back in 2010 when they defeated Pakistan in the final by 25 runs. They are aiming for their fourth title and are hopeful of starting this tournament on a winning note. Cooper Connolly has got plenty of experience and this tournament will test his captaincy skills. Another player to look out for in the Australian Squad is Nivethan Radhakrishnan who has spent time in the TNPL and Delhi Capitals.

Match Details

Date: 14-Jan-2022

Time: 7:30 PM IST and 10.00 AM Local Time

Venue: Providence Stadium Guyana

Where to watch:  Star Sports Network and Disney+Hotstar

Pitch report

The pitch at this venue looks to be a neutral one. Both the batters and the bowlers have to be at their best on this wicket. As the game progresses, it is expected to become slower and start assisting the spinners as well. 250 can be a challenging total here.

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Weather Forecast

The weather at Providence Stadium will be mixed throughout the WI-U19 vs AUS-U19 battle. There will be widely spread thunderstorms in the morning but other than that it would be pleasant with sunshine and some clouds. The temperature will range between 25-30 degrees Celcius.

Top Picks for WI-U19 vs AUS-U19 Dream 11

Matthew Nandu has great batting ability. He has the ability to play long innings and test the patience of the bowler. He scored 71 runs and picked up a wicket in the warm-up matches.

Ackeem Auguste played a good knock against the South Africa U19 in the last warm-up match. The West Indies skipper can be a good buy for your fantasy teams.

Cooper Connolly scored a tremendous century against India U19 in the last warm-up game. He scored 117 runs from 125 balls, which includes 14 fours and 4 sixes. He is a must-pick for your fantasy squads.

Tobias Snell is a dependable middle-order batter for the AUS-U19. He scored a useful run-a-ball knock of 35 runs against India U19 in the warm-up game. He is expected to do well in this match too.

Dream 11 Fantasy Team 1 For WI-U19 vs AUS-U19

Batters – Cooper Connolly (C), Ackeem Auguste (VC), Giovonte Depeiza, Campbell Kellaway

Bowlers – McKenny Clarke, Jack Nisbet, Jaden Carmichael

All-rounders – Nivethan Radhakrishnan, Matthew Nandu, Johann Layne

Wicket-Keeper – Tobias Snell

Dream 11 Fantasy Team 2 For WI-U19 vs AUS-U19

Batters – Cooper Connolly (VC), Ackeem Auguste, Teddy Bishop, Campbell Kellaway

Bowlers – Tom Whitney, Jack Nisbet, Jaden Carmichael

All-rounders – Nivethan Radhakrishnan (C), Matthew Nandu, Johann Layne

Wicket-Keeper – Rivaldo Clarke

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Probable XI for WI-U19 vs AUS-U19

WI-U19: Shaqkere Parris, Matthew Nandu, Teddy Bishop, Ackeem Auguste (c), Giovonte Depeiza, Rivaldo Clarke / Carlon Bowen-Tuckett (wk), Jaden Carmichael, Anderson Mahase, Johann Layne, Isai Thorne, McKenny Clarke

AUS-U19: Teague Wyllie, Corey Miller, Cooper Connolly (c & wk), Campbell Kellaway, Aidan Cahill, Tobias Snell, William Salzmann, Tom Whitney, Joshua Garner, Jack Nisbet, Nivethan Radhakrishnan

Who will Win- Match Prediction

Looking at the current form and team combination, AUS-U19 is expected to win this game. However, the WI-U19 can use the home conditions to their advantage and give a good fight to the AUS-U19.

Disclaimer: The team is built upon the author’s understanding, analysis, and instincts. You can choose your team by considering the points above and making your own decision accordingly.