WI vs BAN 2nd ODI Preview: Key Players And Stats, Live Streaming, Pitch Report, Probable XIs

WI vs BAN 2nd ODI Preview [Source: @windiescricket/x.com]

Cricket fans are in for an exciting ride as West Indies and Bangladesh gear up for the second ODI of the three-match series at Warner Park, St Kitts, on Tuesday, December 10. The home side will look to wrap things up, while Bangladesh will be desperate to level the series.

WI vs BAN 2nd ODI: Match Details And Live Streaming

WI vs BAN 2nd ODI Preview: West Indies

In the series opener, West Indies bowlers had a mixed bag of performances. Alzarri Joseph and Jayden Seales were expensive despite picking up wickets. Romario Shepherd shone bright, grabbing 3 for 51 and proving to be the pick of the bowlers. However, Justin Greaves and Gudakesh Motie went wicketless, leaving room for improvement. With Warner Park’s high-scoring nature, the bowlers will have to bring their A-game to keep the Bangladeshi batters in check.

With the bat, Sherfane Rutherford was the star of the chase, smashing a breathtaking 113 off just 80 balls. His fireworks were complemented by Shai Hope’s steady 86 off 88. The duo ensured the Windies hunted down 294 with five wickets to spare. Justin Greaves chipped in with a valuable 41, but the likes of Brandon King, Evin Lewis, and Keacy Carty failed to fire. They’ll be itching to make amends and contribute to the scoreboard in this crucial clash.

WI vs BAN 2nd ODI Preview: Bangladesh

The Bangladesh batters put up a commendable effort, posting a challenging 294/6 in their 50 overs. Tanzid Hasan kicked things off with a fluent 60, while skipper Mehidy Hasan Miraz led from the front with a solid 74. Contributions from Mahmudullah (50) and Jaker Ali (48) added depth to the innings. However, Litton Das and Soumya Sarkar couldn’t make an impact and will aim to bounce back. The Tigers will need a complete team effort to keep the series alive.

Bangladesh’s bowling unit struggled to contain the Windies batters in the first ODI. Taskin Ahmed went wicketless, while Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, and Soumya Sarkar managed just one scalp each. They’ll need to step up and find ways to build pressure, especially on a surface that promises runs aplenty.

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WI vs BAN 2nd ODI Pitch Report: How Will Warner Park Surface Behave?

Warner Park in St Kitts is known for its high-scoring matches. The last five ODIs here have seen an average first-innings total of around 300. Interestingly, teams batting first have won seven of the past nine games. However, the first ODI showed that chasing might be the better option, as the pitch eased out as the game progressed. The captain winning the toss might lean towards bowling first, hoping to exploit early moisture and make the most of the conditions.

WI vs BAN 2nd ODI: Key Players And Stats

• Keacy Carty: 420 runs in the last 10 matches, Average: 60, SR: 83.83
• Sherfane Rutherford: 371 runs in the last 7 matches, Average: 123.67, SR: 121.24
• Soumya Sarkar: 355 runs in the last 10 matches, Average: 44.38, SR: 93.17
• Mehidy Hasan Miraz: 274 runs in the last 10 matches, Average: 39.14, SR: 66.99
• Alzarri Joseph: 13 wickets in the last 8 matches, ER: 6.51
• Gudakesh Motie: 12 wickets in the last 10 matches, ER: 4.68
• Shoriful Islam: 13 wickets in the last 9 matches, ER: 5.1
• Taskin Ahmed: 13 wickets in the last 6 matches, ER: 5.3

WI vs BAN 2nd ODI: Probable Playing XIs

West Indies Probable XI: Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (c & wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Justin Greaves, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Jayden Seales, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph.

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

WI vs BAN 2nd ODI: Winner Prediction

Considering the current form and familiarity with the home conditions, West Indies are clear favourites to win this clash.

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