Match Details:
The 3-day Practice Match between Bangladesh Cricket Board X1 and West Indies will be played at MA Aziz Stadium, Chattogram.
The match is scheduled to start at 9:30 AM local time and 9:00 AM IST on January 29th.
Preview:
Bangladesh Cricket Board Xl will take on West Indies in a 3-day Practice Match at MA Aziz Stadium, Chattogram starting from Friday. BCB Xl is lead by Nurul Hasan. They are a more experienced team as compared to the West Indies side. They have no dearth of talent in the current squad, with the right mixture of an old and young bunch of players. It will be a perfect opportunity for the players to make big a statement that they belong to the highest level.
On the other hand, the West Indies side, who are led by Kraigg Brathwaite, looks more balanced on paper than BCB Xl. After losing 0-3 to Bangladesh in the ODI’s West Indies need to bounce back in the upcoming 2 test matches. This match will help them to acclimatize to the conditions ahead of the test series. Jermaine Blackwood, Alzarri Joseph, and Shannon Gabriel all the players to watch out for from their team.
BCB-XI vs WI Weather Report for 3-day Practice Match:
It will be sunny in Chattogram for the next 3 days with the temperature not exceeding over 25 degrees Celsius and humidity levels are higher than normal. There is no chance of precipitation for this match.
Pitch Condition/Report:
It’s an out and out batting wicket, as the team batting first has scored more than 300 runs most of the time. The bowlers need to be patient and stick to their task. The spinners might get some turn from this pitch. Whoever wins the toss should bat first.
Average first innings score:
414 (Last 5 matches on this venue)
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Injury and Availability News:
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BCB-XI vs WI Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Bangladesh Cricket Board Xl
Nurul Hasan (c), Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Yasir Ali, Shadman Islam, Saif Hassan, Mukidul Islam, Khaled Ahmed, Towhid Hridoy, Akbar Ali (wk), Rishad Hossain, Mohammad Naim
Bench:
Shahadat Hossain Dipu, Shoriful Islam, Shahin Alam
West Indies
Kraigg Brathwaite (c), Joshua Da Silva (wk), Kyle Mayers, Raymon Reifer, Rahkeem Cornwall, Jermaine Blackwood, John Campbell, Veerasammy Permaul, Shannon Gabriel, Kemar Roach, Alzarri Joseph
Bench:
Nkrumah Bonner, Shayne Moseley, Kavem Hodge, Jomel Warrican
BCB-XI vs WI Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:
Wicketkeeper-batsman Nurul Hasan has vast experience of playing for different teams in Bangladesh. He played his last Test against West Indies in 2018. In 3 test matches for Bangladesh, he has scored 115 runs with the highest score of 64.
Left-handed batsman Shadman Islam has scored plenty of runs in the Bangladesh domestic circuit before he made his test debut against West Indies in November 2018. In his short test career of 6 matches, he has scored 275 runs at an average of 25.
Saif Hassan is another international-capped player in the Bangladesh Cricket Board XI team. He has played 2 Test matches for his nation.
Test specialist Kraigg Brathwaite managed to score 55 runs in 4 innings in the recent New Zealand tour. With Captaincy’s responsibility on his shoulders, he is expected to give good starts for his side.
Jermaine Blackwood batted brilliantly against New Zealand in the recent test series, scoring 216 in 4 innings at an average of 54. He was the lone centurion for West Indies in that series.
Shannon Gabriel is known for his raw pace and accurate line & length. He has the ability to trouble any given batting lineup.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Jermaine Blackwood, Kraigg Brathwaite
Vice-Captain Options – Shadman Islam, Shannon Gabriel
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Suggested Playing XI No.1 for BCB-XI vs WI Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Nurul Hasan, Joshua Da Silva
Batters – Shadman Islam (vc), Kraigg Brathwaite, Jermaine Blackwood (c)
All-Rounders – Saif Hassan, Rahkeem Cornwall, Raymon Reifer
Bowlers – Mukidul Islam, Khaled Ahmed, Kemar Roach
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for BCB-XI vs WI Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Joshua Da Silva
Batters – Akbar Ali, Shadman Islam, Kraigg Brathwaite (c), Towhid Hridoy, John Campbell
All-Rounders – Saif Hassan, Kyle Mayers
Bowlers – Mukidul Islam, Shannon Gabriel (vc), Kemar Roach
Expert Advice:
Jermaine Blackwood has performed well in both away test series against England and New Zealand. He is the batsman that West Indies can rely upon in the middle order. He must be included in your Dream11 Fantasy Team and he can lead the side as well.
Today’s BCB-XI vs WI Probable Winners:
West Indies are expected to win this match.
