West Indies (WI) will lock horns with Bangladesh (BAN) in the first fixture of the three-match ODI series at Providence Stadium, Guyana on July 10.
The Nicholas Pooran-led side had a mixed bag in the ODI format for the last few months. They secured a series whitewash against Netherlands, but lost all their matches in the Pakistan Tour.
However, West Indies are coming into this game with an added confidence after securing a victory in the T20I series against the Tigers. Wicket-keeper Shai Hope will solidify the team’s top-order, while the duo of Nicholas Pooran and Rovman Powell are in good form.
On the other hand, Bangladesh will hope to improve their performances and get their first win of this Tour. The team’s batters have been able to post respectable totals, but the bowlers have not responded with regular wickets.
Shakib Al Hasan will not be available, and Tamim Iqbal will lead the Tigers. The in-form batter Liton Das will have to continue the same form, while Mustafizur Rahman has the responsibility to provide breakthroughs for the visitors.
Match Details:
Match: West Indies vs Bangladesh
Venue: Providence Stadium, Guyana
Date & Time: July 10 at 7 PM IST
Live Streaming: : Fancode
Pitch Report:
In the last fixture played at this venue, the batters were able to score runs rather easily, and the same is expected in this fixture. However, the spinners will be the lethal weapon to take wickets. Furthermore, the teams chasing down the score have won most of the games at this venue.
Head-To-Head:
Matches Played – 41
West Indies won – 21
Bangladesh won – 18
No Result won – 2
Probable Playing XI:
West Indies: Shai Hope (wk), Kyle Mayers, Brandon King, Nicholas Pooran (c), Shamarh Brooks, Rovman Powell, Akeal Hosein, Keemo Paul, Jayden Seales, Anderson Philip, Gudakesh Motie
Bangladesh: Tamim Iqbal (c), Anamul Haque, Liton Das, Mahmudullah, Afif Hossain, Nurul Hasan (wk), Mehidy Hasan, Mossadek Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Nasum Ahmed
CREX XI Suggestion:
Wicket-Keeper: Shai Hope, Nicholas Pooran, Liton Das
Batters: Tamim Iqbal, Rovman Powell, Afif Hossain
All-Rounders: Mahmudullah, Kyle Mayers
Bowlers: Mustafizur Rahman, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph
Captain: Shai Hope
Vice-Captain: Liton Das