πππππ :Β West Indies vs Bangladesh
ππππ : December 16 ,βMondayββ
ππππ :β 05:30 AM ISTβββββ
πππππ : Arnos Vale Stadium, Arnos Vale, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
ππππππππππ :ββ 1st T20 2024
Over the past five T20Is, Bangladesh have been unable to secure a single win against the West Indies.
- Bangladesh has faced a tough run in T20Is this year, and are currently on a six-match losing streak.
- A score of around 160 will be par at the Arnos Vale Ground.
- The highest score chased at the Arnos Vale Ground Pakistanβs 158-8 versus West Indies in 2013.
West Indies vs Bangladesh
TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar
Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website.
WI vs BAN Match Prediction & Analysis
Having just swept Bangladesh 3-0 in the ODI series, the West Indies now set their sights on repeating that performance in the T20 format. The action starts with the first match this Sunday at the Arnos Vale Ground in St Vincent. The Windies have consistently outplayed Bangladesh in T20s recently, making them the clear favorite to maintain their winning streak.
TEAMS PREVIEW
West Indies Preview
West Indies are heading into this T20 series against Bangladesh with a lot of momentum after their strong ODI performance. T20 is their go-to format, making them even tougher opponents.Β
The return of Johnson Charles is a big boost. Heβs a seasoned T20 batsman with over 7,000 runs and a blistering strike rate of 133. Captain Rovman Powell will be key in the middle order, and Evin Lewis, Brandon King, and Nicholas Pooran are expected to anchor the innings and take it deep.
Bangladesh Preview
After a disappointing 0-3 sweep in the ODI series, Bangladesh will be eager to turn things around. However, reversing their fortunes wonβt be easy, given their ongoing six-match losing streak in the format. Much depends on Litton Das, whose leadership and recent tally of 199 runs at an average of 22.11 from the last 10 games will be key.
The batting unit, aside from Litton, lacks experience. Tanzid Hasan and Jaker Ali are names to watch, as both have the potential to step up.Β
Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who has performed well in Tests and ODIs this year, could also make a difference. While his T20I contributions with the bat havenβt stood out, he has the ability to deliver quick runs down the order. His spin bowling could be decisive on a pitch that favors turn.
Weather Conditions
The Arnos Vale Ground in St. Vincent typically offers a good batting surface for T20 cricket. The pitch is generally flat and true, allowing batsmen to score freely. Thereβs usually some pace and bounce on offer for the bowlers, but itβs not overly challenging. As the game progresses, the pitch may slow down slightly, allowing spinners to come into play.
Some showers are forecast in the afternoon, which might delay the game or lead to a shortened fixture.
WI vs BAN Pitch Report
The average score batting first at the Arnos Vale Ground is just 133. The highest total posted at the venue is Bangladeshβs 159-5 versus the Netherlands in this yearβs T20 World Cup. If Bangladesh bat first in this match, they will target a score of around 160-170.Β The West Indies, however, with their battery of power hitters, will look for a score of around 180-200 if they get to bat first.
Toss: To Bat
Six of the seven T20Is played at the Arnos Vale Ground have been won by the team batting first.Β So it goes without saying that both teams will look to bat first here.