WI vs BAN Match Preview

The West Indies will look to make a strong comeback against Bangladesh in the second T20I match of the series, which will be played at Arnos Vale Ground in Saint Vincent. In the series opener, the West Indies were narrowly defeated by Bangladesh. Captain Rovman Powell is hoping that the team's overall performance with bat and ball improves in order to level the T20I series. Bangladesh, on the other hand, hopes to continue its winning streak against the West Indies.

WI vs BAN Match Details

West Indies vs Bangladesh – 2nd Match, T20I Match

Venue: Arnos Vale Stadium, Arnos Vale

Date & Time: 18th December 2024 at 05:30 AM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

WI vs BAN Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	227
Avg 2nd inn score	214
Win% batting 1st	57
Win% batting 2nd	43

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 ( West Indies )	W W W L L
BAN ( Bangladesh )	L L L W L

WI vs BAN Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	BAN Won	WI Won	Tie	NR
Overall	31	19	11	1	0
Last 5	5	2	3	0	0

Injury News

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

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.