Match Details:
The 2nd of the three-match ODI series between Bangladesh and West Indies will be played at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka.
The match is scheduled to start at 10:30 AM local time and 11:00 AM IST.
Preview:
From Clive Lloyd’s letter to their coach’s motivational speeches, West Indies tried all they could to pull off an upset in the first ODI against Bangladesh, but the writing was all over the wall. Given the enormous experience of one side and the sheer lack of it of the other, Bangladesh were always expected to emerge victorious.
That they did, and did so with grace and elegance. They bowled the young guns from the Caribbean out for only 122. While the run chase was a bit bumpier than they would have preferred, they eventually registered a comfortable victory. Going by form, they are the outright favourites for the second Test.
BAN vs WI Weather Report for 2nd ODI:
It will be a hot and humid day here at the Bangladesh capital, with the temperature being around 23 °C and humidity being around 68%. Rain is not on the cards.
Pitch Condition/Report:
This is a pitch where spinners will thrive. Batsmen can also do well here, but they will have to tackle the initial difficulties well.
Average first innings score:
212 (Last 5 Complete matches played on this venue)
Record of chasing teams:
Won – 3, Lost – 2, Tie – 0
Injury and Availability News:
(Will be added when there is an update)
BAN vs WI Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Bangladesh
Tamim Iqbal (c), Liton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim(wk), Soumya Sarkar, Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hasan, Hasan Mahmud, Rubel Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman
Bench:
Mohammad Saifuddin, Mahedi Hasan, Mohammad Mithun, Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Afif Hossain, Shoriful Islam
West Indies
Sunil Ambris, Joshua Da Silva (wk), Andre McCarthy, Nkrumah Bonner, Jason Mohammad (c), Rovman Powell, Kyle Mayers, Raymon Reifer, Alzarri Joseph, Akeal Hosein, Chemar Holder
Bench:
Keon Harding, Kjorn Ottley, Jahmar Hamilton
BAN vs WI Top Picks for Today’s 11Wickets Match:
Tamil Iqbal gave his team a good start in the first game. The opening batsman scored 44 runs from 69 deliveries.
Liton Das scored only 14 in the last game, but he has a career ODI average of over 30 and is a must-pick for this game.
Shakib Al Hasan bowled fantastically in the last game, as he picked up 4 wickets. The all-rounder also scored 19 runs.
Kyle Mayers was the only West Indies batsmen who managed to counter the Bangladeshi bowling unit. He scored 40 runs.
Jason Mohammad scored 17 runs in the first ODI. In addition to that, he also picked up the crucial wicket of Tamim Iqbal.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Tamim Iqbal, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim
Vice-Captain Options – Jason Mohammad, Liton Das, Mahmudullah
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for BAN vs WI 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Mushfiqur Rahim, Liton Das
Batters – Rovman Powell, Sunil Ambris, Jason Mohammad, Tamim Iqbal (VC)
All-Rounders – Kyle Mayers, Shakib Al Hasan (C)
Bowlers – Alzarri Joseph, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud
12th Man – Joshua da Silva
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for BAN vs WI 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Joshua Da Silva, Liton Das (vc)
Batters – Sunil Ambris, Jason Mohammad, Tamim Iqbal, Mahmudullah, Soumya Sarkar
All-Rounders – Shakib Al Hasan (c)
Bowlers – Alzarri Joseph, Akeal Hosein, H Mahmud
12th Man – Kyle Mayers
Expert Advice:
Sunil Ambris scored only 7 runs in the first game, but he is one of the most experienced players from this West Indian squad. It is advisable to include him in both of your 11Wickets Fantasy teams.
Today’s BAN vs WI Probable Winners:
Bangladesh are expected to win this match.
