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:
The two-match Test series between Bangladesh and West Indies will commence on February 3rd. The last time when West Indies toured Bangladesh, Bangladesh won that series by 2-0. They will come into this match high on confidence after a clean sweep in the three-match ODI series. That being said, Bangladesh has a poor head-to-head against West Indies. Their Caribbean neighbours have emerged victorious in six of their eight Test series, three of which have come in Bangladesh.
West Indies will miss many of their key players in this series. It will be a tough ask for this inexperienced squad to come away from the subcontinent with a series win. However, Bangladesh’s own struggles in the red-ball game, combined with the pace attack of Shannon Gabriel, Alzarri Joseph, and Kemar Roach, should give them hope.
BAN vs WI Weather Report for 1st Test:
The weather for the first Test between Bangladesh and West Indies can’t be better for five days as the forecast is showing clear sky throughout the five days. There is no chance of rain throughout the Test Match.
Pitch Condition/Report:
The pitch at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram has been pretty good for the batsmen in the last couple of matches. The team winning the toss would like to bat first. In addition, spin can play a key role on the fourth and fifth day of the match.
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 Dream11 Match:
West Indian skipper Kraigg Brathwaite was not in a good run of form in the last series against New Zealand, but we can’t forget he is the most dependable batsman for West Indies. He scored 176 runs in three matches against England.
Shakib Al Hasan was in brilliant form with both bat and ball in the one-day series. He was also adjudged as the man of the series. He scored 113 runs and picked up 6 wickets in three matches.
Mushfiqur Rahim has been in brilliant form with the bat in the ODI series as well, where he scored 92 runs in three matches at an average of 92. He can score big in this upcoming match also.
Jermaine Blackwood was the leading run-scorer for West Indies in the last two test series. He scored 216 runs in 2 matches against New Zealand and averaged over 50.
Kemar Roach was almost unplayable in the practice game against BCB XI. He can be a crucial asset for West Indies in this match also.
Mustafizur Rahman has been in decent form with the ball in the one-day series. He scalped 6 wickets in three matches.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Shakib Al Hasan, Kraigg Brathwaite
Vice-Captain Options – Rahkeem Cornwall, Mushfiqur Rahim
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for BAN vs WI Dream11 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
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for BAN vs WI Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Mushfiqur Rahim (c), Liton Das
Batters – Kraigg Brathwaite (vc), Tamim Iqbal, Jermaine Blackwood
All-Rounders – Shakib Al Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Kyle Mayers
Bowlers – Alzarri Joseph, Shannon Gabriel, Mustafizur Rahman
Expert Advice:
It is advisable to pick Shakib Al Hasan as the captain in any one of your Dream11 Fantasy teams. He was in brilliant form in the ODI series. Hence, he can give you some valuable points with both bat and ball.
Today’s BAN vs WI Probable Winners:
Bangladesh are expected to win this match.
