WI vs BAN Match Preview

After sweeping Bangladesh 3-0 in an ODI series, the West Indies now aim to replicate that performance in the T20 format. The first match takes place this Sunday on the Arnos Vale Ground in St Vincent. The Windies have recently outplayed Bangladesh in T20s, making them the undisputed favorite to continue their winning streak.

WI vs BAN Match Details

West Indies vs Bangladesh – 1st Match, T20I Match

Venue: Arnos Vale Stadium, Arnos Vale

Date & Time: 16th December 2024 at 05:30 AM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

WI vs BAN Venue Stats

WI vs BAN Pitch Report

The pitch is usually good for batting. The first-inning average here is around 216. The surface is flat, with a nice pace and bounce. Bowlers will also notice good seam movement, especially with the new ball in play.

WI vs BAN Weather Report

The weather will be clear, with temperatures ranging between 18 and 25 degrees. It should be a pleasant morning session.

WI vs BAN Last Five Matches

WI vs BAN Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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WI vs BAN Probable Playing XIs:

West Indies Probable Playing XIs

Rovman Powell (c), Evin Lewis, Brandon King, Keacy Carty, Johnson Charles (wk), Nicholas Pooran, Justin Greaves, Alzarri Joseph, Akeal Hosein, Romario Shepherd, Obed McCoy

Bangladesh Probable Playing XIs

Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Litton Das (c), Jaker Ali (wk), Afif Hossain/ Shamim Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed

Topmost Picks for WI vs BAN Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Bangladesh

• Litton Das – Much depends on him, whose leadership and recent tally of 199 runs at an average of 22.11 from the last 10 games will be key.
• Nasum Ahmed – He’s played just 3 ODIs in his career so far but looks pretty decent and can deliver an impactful spell.

Top Picks – West Indies

• Johnson Charles – He's a seasoned T20 batsman with over 7,000 runs and a blistering strike rate of 133.
• Alzarri Joseph – Alzarri Joseph will lead the bowling attack, having been in excellent wicket-taking form.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for WI vs BAN Dream11 Team:

Nicholas Pooran(C), Litton Das, Evin Lewis, Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar(VC), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Romario Shepherd, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Alzarri Joseph, Akeal Hosein

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for WI vs BAN Dream11 Team:

Nicholas Pooran, Litton Das, Evin Lewis, Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Mehidy Hasan Miraz(C), Taskin Ahmed, Romario Shepherd(VC), Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Alzarri Joseph, Akeal Hosein

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nicholas Pooran

Vice-captain – Romario Shepherd, Soumya Sarkar

Wicketkeeper – Nicholas Pooran

WI vs BAN Probable Winners:

West Indies are the clear favorites in this T20I series. The format suits these individuals well, and playing inside gives them an extra advantage. Their recent 3-0 victory during the ODI series toward Bangladesh has only boosted their confidence. In contrast, Bangladesh's T20I performance so far has been disappointing, due to their batting line-up lacking both versatility and firepower to compete with the explosive hitters in the West Indies' squad. These factors combined tip the scales to the advantage of the hosts in the first game. Considering the team combination, West Indies is expected to win this match.