Match Details:
The first Test of the two-match series between Bangladesh and West Indies will be played at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram.
The match is scheduled to start at 09:30 AM local time and 09:00 AM IST and It will be streamed live on Fancode.
Preview:
West Indies received a drubbing in the recently-concluded ODI series against Bangladesh, but given the startling inexperience of their squad, not many will be lambasting them over their no-show. They did have some good performers, but as a team, they were nowhere near their opposition.
Now, they will lock horns with the Tigers again, this time in a Test series. Given the squad they have picked, Bangladesh are the obvious favourites to win this game. As for the West Indies, they will be hoping that their good head-to-head record against the Tigers will help give them somewhat of a boost ahead of the series.
BAN vs WI Weather Report for 1st Test:
The sky will remain clear for all five days of the Test match, as rain is not on the cards. The temperature will be about 23 °C.
Pitch Condition/Report:
The pitch in Chattogram is mostly a balanced one, with perhaps a bit more help for the batsmen. Batting first should be a good option here.
Average first innings score:
369 (Considering last five matches at this venue)
Record of chasing teams:
Won – 1, Lost – 3, Draw – 1
Injury and Availability News:
(Will be added when there is an update)
BAN vs WI Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Bangladesh:
Mominul Haque (c), Tamim Iqbal, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mohammad Mithun, Liton Das, Mustafizur Rahman, Mehidy Hassan, Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud
Bench:
Yasir Ali Chowdhury, Saif Hassan, Shadman Islam, Nayeem Hasan, Abu Jayed, Ebadat Hossain, Najmul Hossain Shanto
West Indies:
Kraigg Brathwaite (c), Joshua Da Silva, Jermaine Blackwood, John Campbell, Rahkeem Cornwall, Alzarri Joseph, Kyle Mayers, Nkrumah Bonner, Shannon Gabriel, Kemar Roach, Jomel Warrican
Bench:
Kavem Hodge, Shayne Moseley, Veerasammy Permaul, Raymon Reifer
BAN vs WI Top Picks for Today’s 11Wickets Match:
Kraigg Brathwaite is going to be the batting kingpin for West Indies. He has scored over 3700 runs in this format of the game at an average of over 30.
Shakib Al Hasan can earn you loads of points with his all-round skills. He has scored over 3800 runs and has picked up over 200 wickets in this format of the game.
Mushfiqur Rahim is another vastly experienced Bangladeshi cricketer who is a must-pick. He has scored over 4400 runs in this format.
Rahkeem Cornwall has played only 3 Tests for West Indies, in which he has picked up 13 wickets. He already has a 5-wicket haul to his name.
Mominul Haque is a quality player of this format of the game. He has scored over 2800 runs in Test cricket and has an average of over 40.
Available at 0.5 Cr less than Haque, Liton Das can be a good budget pick. He is just 141 runs away from reaching 1,000 runs milestone in Test cricket.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim
Vice-Captain Options – Rahkeem Cornwall, Kraigg Brathwaite
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for BAN vs WI 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Mushfiqur Rahim
Batters – Kraigg Brathwaite, Tamim Iqbal, Jermaine Blackwood
All-Rounders – Shakib Al Hasan (c), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rahkeem Cornwall (vc)
Bowlers – Alzarri Joseph, Kemar Roach, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud
12th Man – Liton Das
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for BAN vs WI 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Mushfiqur Rahim (c), Liton Das
Batters – Kraigg Brathwaite (vc), Tamim Iqbal, Moninul Haque
All-Rounders – Shakib Al Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rahkeem Cornwall
Bowlers – Alzarri Joseph, Shannon Gabriel, Hasan Mahmud
12th Man – Jermaine Blackwood
Expert Advice:
Hasan Mahmud can be a good budget pick from the bowlers. He picked up 4 wickets in the 2 ODIs he played recently and also maintained a healthy economy rate.
Today’s BAN vs WI Probable Winners:
Bangladesh are expected to win this match.
