Najmul Hossain Shanto Steps Down as Bangladesh T20I Captain

Najmul Hossain Shanto has decided to step down as the T20I captain of Bangladesh, ending his tenure in the shortest format of the game. This decision follows earlier deliberations about resigning, which were initially reconsidered due to encouragement from Faruque Ahmed, the former Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president. Despite this, Shanto has now made up his mind to relinquish the role.

However, Shanto will continue as the captain for Bangladesh's ODI and Test teams, where he remains a crucial leader.

Najmul Hossain Shanto has stepped down as Bangladesh T20I captain, but will continue to lead in Tests and ODIs 🇧🇩

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Official Resignation and BCB's Response

As per reports from Cricbuzz, Shanto officially informed the BCB about his intention to step down as T20I captain. The board accepted his request and has decided not to rush the selection of a new leader, given the lack of immediate T20I fixtures.

A BCB official stated, “Shanto has informed us that he doesn’t wish to lead in T20Is anymore, and we have accepted that. Since there are no T20Is scheduled soon, we have time to decide on a new captain. Assuming no injuries occur, Najmul will remain our captain for Tests and ODIs, which we have already talked about.”

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Litton Das: The Likely Successor

While no official announcement has been made, Litton Das appears to be the frontrunner to replace Shanto as the T20I captain. Litton recently led Bangladesh to a series sweep against the West Indies, further cementing his candidacy for the role.

Litton has captained Bangladesh in four T20I matches, winning three and losing just one. In comparison, Shanto’s record as captain includes 24 matches with 10 victories, 13 losses, and one no-result. This gives Shanto a win rate of 41.66%, with losses accounting for 54.16%.

Future Challenges and Upcoming Matches

As Shanto transitions from T20I leadership, his focus will shift to the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, where Bangladesh is slated to face India in their opening match on February 20 in Dubai. Placed in Group A alongside India, Pakistan, and New Zealand, Bangladesh faces a tough challenge ahead. Many expect Shanto to play a vital role in steering the team through this high-profile tournament.

WI vs BAN Match Preview

Bangladesh rarely wins a T20I series away from home, but their two victories in the first two games have given them just the fourth away series win in 17 attempts! For the West Indies, it is back to the drawing board. They are a team that has had numerous false dawns over the years, but they struggle to maintain consistency throughout all formats at the same time.

WI vs BAN Match Details

West Indies vs Bangladesh – 3rd Match, T20I Match

Venue: Arnos Vale Stadium, Arnos Vale

Date & Time: 20th 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 176. 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.

Also Read: Lanka T10 Super League 2024: Complete fixtures and timings

WI vs BAN Probable Playing XIs:

West Indies Probable Playing XIs

Brandon King, Johnson Charles, Andre Fletcher (wk), Nicholas Pooran, Roston Chase, Rovman Powell (c), Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Obed McCoy

Jaker Ali, Johnson Charles, Rovman Powell(C), Tanzid Hasan, Shamim Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Roston Chase, Taskin Ahmed(VC), Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Hasan Mahmud

Bangladesh Probable Playing XIs

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

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.
• Mahedi Hasan – Mahedi Hasan is the leading wicket-taker of this tournament with 6 wickets..

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:

Jaker Ali, Johnson Charles, Rovman Powell, Tanzid Hasan, Shamim Hossain, Mahedi Hasan(C), Roston Chase(VC), Taskin Ahmed, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Hasan Mahmud

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

Jaker Ali, Johnson Charles, Rovman Powell(C), Tanzid Hasan, Shamim Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Roston Chase, Taskin Ahmed(VC), Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Hasan Mahmud

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Mahedi Hasan, Rovman Powell

Vice-captain – Roston Chase, Taskin Ahmed

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.

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

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.

Also Read: Lanka T10 Super League 2024: Complete fixtures and timings

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.

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.

Also Read: Lanka T10 Super League 2024: Complete fixtures and timings

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.

WI vs BAN Match Preview

The West Indies won the second one-day international against Bangladesh at Warner Park in Basseterre, St Kitts, to take a 2-0 lead in the series. The third and final match of this series will take place at the same venue. Though Bangladesh collapsed in their last match after being put to bat first, the pitch has looked ideal for the batters. The West Indies comfortably chased down 230 in the second ODI, while they won by 5 wickets in the first match after setting a 295-run target.

WI vs BAN Match Details

West Indies vs Bangladesh – 3rd Match, ODI Match

Venue: Warner Park Sporting Complex, Basseterre

Date & Time: 12th December 2024 at 07:00 PM 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.

Also Read: Lanka T10 Super League 2024: Complete fixtures and timings

WI vs BAN Probable Playing XIs:

West Indies Probable Playing XIs

Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (c & wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Justin Greaves, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Marquino Mindley, Gudakesh Motie, Jayden Seales

Bangladesh Probable Playing XIs

Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Litton Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Afif Hossain, Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali (wk), Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Shoriful Islam, Nahid Rana

Topmost Picks for WI vs BAN Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Bangladesh

• Mahmudullah – Mahmudullah was another key player for Bangladesh, contributing with the bat and helping his team win the match.
• Nahid Rana – 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

• Shai Hope – Shai Hope who is a very calm character and does not seem phased by captaining as well as keeping wicket and he brings his phenomenal ODI average of 49.87 from 125 innings into this match.
• Gudakesh Motie – He’s a key bowler who can deliver very economical spells and pick up crucial wickets too.

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

Shai Hope, Sherfane Rutherford(C), Tanzid Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Romario Shepherd, Soumya Sarkar(VC), Nahid Rana, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Jayden Seales, Alzarri Joseph

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

Shai Hope, Sherfane Rutherford, Tanzid Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz(C), Romario Shepherd(VC), Soumya Sarkar, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Sherfane Rutherford

Vice-captain – Romario Shepherd, Soumya Sarkar

Wicketkeeper – Shai Hope

WI vs BAN Probable Winners:

Bangladesh is struggling to get off to a good start, with their key players failing to deliver in the top order. The hosts have numerous match-winners in both batting and bowling, so they will have an advantage in this contest. West Indies will start as favorites in our match prediction. Considering the team combination, West Indies is expected to win this match.

WI vs BAN Match Preview

The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy is just over two months away, so ODI cricket is receiving a lot of attention right now. Bangladesh will compete in the tournament and will be optimistic about their chances on Pakistani pitches, but West Indies will not participate due to their failure to qualify for the 2023 Cricket World Cup. However, there is still plenty to do in the host camp! They enter this series after defeating an experimental England side 2-1 at home, and will now face a full-strength Bangladesh team.

WI vs BAN Match Details

West Indies vs Bangladesh – 2nd Match, ODI Match

Venue: Warner Park Sporting Complex, Basseterre

Date & Time: 08th December 2024 at 07:00 PM 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.

Also Read: Team India storms into U19 Asia Cup Final

WI vs BAN Probable Playing XIs:

West Indies Probable Playing XIs

Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope(w/c), Sherfane Rutherford, Justin Greaves, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales

Bangladesh Probable Playing XIs

Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Litton Das, Afif Hossain, Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hasan Miraz(c), Jaker Ali(w), Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana

Topmost Picks for WI vs BAN Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Bangladesh

• Mahmudullah – Mahmudullah was another key player for Bangladesh, contributing with the bat and helping his team win the match.
• Mehidy Hasan Miraz – Mehidy Hasan Miraz, is fast becoming one of their most reliable, consistent, and explosive players across all formats.

Top Picks – West Indies

• Shai Hope – Shai Hope who is a very calm character and does not seem phased by captaining as well as keeping wicket and he brings his phenomenal ODI average of 49.87 from 125 innings into this match.
• Kemar Roach – Kemar Roach only conceded a single run on the first ball of the first over of Bangladesh’s first innings.

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

Shai Hope, Sherfane Rutherford(C), Tanzid Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Romario Shepherd, Soumya Sarkar(VC), Nahid Rana, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Jayden Seales, Alzarri Joseph

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

Shai Hope, Sherfane Rutherford, Tanzid Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz(C), Romario Shepherd(VC), Soumya Sarkar, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Sherfane Rutherford

Vice-captain – Romario Shepherd, Soumya Sarkar

Wicketkeeper – Shai Hope

WI vs BAN Probable Winners:

Although Bangladesh will compete in the Champions Trophy, with the West Indies missing out, we expect a home win in the ODI opener. The 'Men in Maroon' are a difficult team to beat at home, with plenty of players in good form. Considering the team combination, West Indies is expected to win this match.

WI vs BAN Match Preview

The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy is just over two months away, so ODI cricket is receiving a lot of attention right now. Bangladesh will compete in the tournament and will be optimistic about their chances on Pakistani pitches, but West Indies will not participate due to their failure to qualify for the 2023 Cricket World Cup. However, there is still plenty to do in the host camp! They enter this series after defeating an experimental England side 2-1 at home, and will now face a full-strength Bangladesh team.

WI vs BAN Match Details

West Indies vs Bangladesh – 1st Match, ODI Match

Venue: Warner Park Sporting Complex, Basseterre

Date & Time: 08th December 2024 at 07:00 PM 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 386. 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.

Also Read: Team India storms into U19 Asia Cup Final

WI vs BAN Probable Playing XIs:

West Indies Probable Playing XIs

Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (c) (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Shimron Hetmyer, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph

Bangladesh Probable Playing XIs

Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Zakir Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali (wk), Nasum Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana

Topmost Picks for WI vs BAN Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Bangladesh

• Mahmudullah – Mahmudullah was another key player for Bangladesh, contributing with the bat and helping his team win the match.
• Mehidy Hasan Miraz – Mehidy Hasan Miraz, fast becoming one of their most reliable, consistent and explosive players across all-formats.

Top Picks – West Indies

• Shai Hope – Shai Hope who is a very calm character and does not seem phased by captaining as well as keeping wicket and he brings his phenomenal ODI average of 49.87 from 125 innings into this match.
• Kemar Roach – Kemar Roach only conceded a single run on the first ball of the first over of Bangladesh’s first innings.

WI vs BAN Probable Winners:

Although Bangladesh will compete in the Champions Trophy, with the West Indies missing out, we expect a home win in the ODI opener. The 'Men in Maroon' are a difficult team to beat at home, with plenty of players in good form. Considering the team combination, West Indies is expected to win this match.

WI vs BAN Match Preview

The hosts, the West Indies, will look to take a quick advantage in the two-match Test series over Bangladesh. The team recently suffered consecutively series losses to South Africa and England and will be looking for a turnaround. Bangladesh will also hope to reverse their fortunes following their series loss to India. West Indies have a good record against Bangladesh. They have won the last four Tests against Bangladesh and will look to extend that streak. The West Indies players are well aware of the conditions and intend to take advantage of them. Bangladesh is fielding a young team, so it will be interesting to observe if they can deliver.

WI vs BAN Match Details

West Indies vs Bangladesh – 1st Match, Test Match

Venue: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Saint George

Date & Time: 22th November 2024 at 07:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

WI vs BAN Venue Stats

WI vs BAN Pitch Report

The pitch flattens out over time and becomes easier to bat to serve as the match progresses, allowing teams batting second to fully capitalize and post a massive total.

WI vs BAN Weather Report

The weather forecast calls for sunny skies for the first three days, with rain increasing over the last two.

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.

Also Read: Wyatt-Hodge backs England to revive fearless after T20 World Cup criticism

WI vs BAN Probable Playing XIs:

Bangladesh Probable Playing XIs

Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Zakir Hasan, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Litton Das (wk), Hasan Mahmud, Nahid Rana, Shoriful Islam, Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Mominul Haque, Jaker Ali

West Indies Probable Playing XIs

Kraigg Brathwaite (c), Mikyle Louis, Keacy Carty, Alick Athanaze, Kavem Hodge, Joshua Da Silva (wk), Jomel Warrican, Shamar Joseph, Keema Roach, Alzarri Joseph, Justin Greaves

Topmost Picks for WI vs BAN Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – West Indies

• Alick Athanaze –  Alick Athanaze is the rising star in the team, and he must do well in the middle order.
• Shamar Joseph – Shamar Joseph has done well in recent months and looks forward to doing well.

Top Picks – Bangladesh

• Mominul Haque – Mominul Haque's experience and solid technique will bolster the middle-order.
• Taijul Islam – Taijul Islam managed a five-wicket haul in the South African first innings of the second Test after a long, hard toil. 

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

Litton Das, Joshua Da Silva, Kraigg Brathwaite, Keacy Carty, Najimul Hossain Shanto, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Kavem Hodge, Keema Roach, Alzarri Joseph(C), Taijul Islam(VC), Taskin Ahmed

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

Litton Das, Joshua Da Silva, Kraigg Brathwaite, Keacy Carty, Najimul Hossain Shanto, Mehidy Hasan Miraz(C), Kavem Hodge(VC), Keema Roach, Alzarri Joseph, Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Alzarri Joseph, Mehidy Hasan Miraz

Vice-captain – Taijul Islam, Kavem Hodge

Wicketkeeper – Litton Das

WI vs BAN Probable Winners:

Bangladesh has struggled with maintaining consistency. The team will be missing key players for this game, so the youngsters must step up and meet the challenge. West Indies has a strong bowling attack and a good record against Bangladesh. Based on their current performance, we believe the West Indies have a slight advantage. Considering the team combination, West Indies is expected to win this match.

In a notable change, Bangladesh men’s cricket team will have Mohammad Salahuddin managing the batting department during their tour of the West Indies. The move comes as David Hemp, the team’s usual batting coach, is unavailable for the series.

Salahuddin’s appointment as Senior Assistant Coach

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has appointed Mohammad Salahuddin as the senior assistant coach, a role that includes overseeing the batting responsibilities for the national team. This marks Salahuddin’s second stint with the team, and his contract will extend until March 15, 2025.

BCB’s new president, Faruque Ahmed, has embraced a policy shift by involving local coaches in prominent roles. Salahuddin’s wealth of experience makes him a natural fit for the role. His expertise will be tested in the Caribbean, as Bangladesh aims to improve their batting performance in challenging overseas conditions.

See Also: Recent centurion leads Indian T20I batting rankings

David Hemp to resume HP Head Coach role

David Hemp, who transitioned from High Performance (HP) head coach to the national team’s batting coach, did not travel to the West Indies. Currently in Bangladesh, Hemp is expected to return to his original position as HP head coach.

According to BCB cricket operations in-charge Shahriar Nafees, “Hemp is not part of the team as we have appointed Mohammad Salahuddin as senior assistant coach. He will look after our batting.”

New performance analyst for the tour

In another strategic move, BCB has appointed Akshay Hiremath from India as the performance analyst for the West Indies tour. Hiremath replaces Mohsin Sheikh and brings fresh insights to Bangladesh’s preparation and performance evaluation.

BCB’s recent decisions highlight a shift toward integrating local expertise and refining team support structures. With Salahuddin in charge of batting and Hiremath joining as the performance analyst, the Bangladesh team is gearing up for a promising campaign in the Caribbean.

The West Indies tour will not only test the team’s adaptability but also the effectiveness of these new appointments in shaping Bangladesh cricket’s future trajectory.

AFG vs BAN Match Preview

The three-match ODI series is shaping up nicely, with each side winning one game. The Afghans easily won the first game, and Bangladesh put up a good fight in the final game, winning by 68 runs. The two teams would battle hard during the third game to win the series. Both teams have a lot riding on them, particularly Bangladesh, who haven't had much success in this format recently.

AFG vs BAN Match Details

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh – 3rd Match, ODI Match

Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

Date & Time: 11th November 2024 at 03:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

AFG vs BAN Venue Stats

AFG vs BAN Pitch Report

It has a bowling-friendly wicket that has historically favored spinners. Furthermore, in the next innings, batting becomes even more difficult.

AFG vs BAN Weather Report

On match day, it will be clear and sunny, with a high temperature of 32 degrees Celsius.

AFG vs BAN Last Five Matches

AFG vs BAN Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

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

Also Read: Sanju Samson creates new unwanted record in Indian cricket after a duck

AFG vs BAN Probable Playing XIs:

Bangladesh Probable Playing XIs

Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman

Afghanistan Probable Playing XIs

Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Nangeyalia Kharote, Allah Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Topmost Picks for AFG vs BAN Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Afghanistan

• Rahmat Shah – Rahmat Shah played well in the last game and will look to do well in the middle order.
• Rashid Khan – Rashid Khan is the most experienced bowler in the side and must bowl tight lines in the middle overs.

Top Picks – Bangladesh

• Najmul Hossain Shanto – Najmul Hossain Shanto played a captain’s knock in the last game, and he will look to add runs and up the tempo towards the end of the innings.
• Mustafizur Rahman – Mustafizur Rahman will be a key bowler on this wicket and was quite successful in the last match. 

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

Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mehidy Hasan Miraz(VC), Rahmat Shah, Soumya Sarkar, Mohammad Nabi(C), Allah Ghazanfar, Rashid Khan, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman

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

Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Sediqullah Atal, Soumya Sarkar, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan(C), Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman(VC)

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Rashid Khan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz

Vice-captain – Mustafizur Rahman, Mohammad Nabi

Wicketkeeper – Rahmanullah Gurbaz

AFG vs BAN Probable Winners:

Bangladesh has struggled for consistency over the last two months. The batting lineup hasn't been up to par, and the team will need a strong performance from the top and middle orders to win this game. Afghans are in good form, and the team boasts a strong spin attack and aggressive batters. Based on their current performance, the Afghans hold a slight advantage. Considering the team combination, Afghanistan is expected to win this match.