After an intense cricket encounter in the Caribbean, West Indies And Bangladesh will fight it out in a fight Three-match T20I series. The journey so far has been eventful. The teams met first in a two-match Test series that ended in a 1-1 deadlock. The West Indies then dominated the subsequent three-match ODI series, ensuring a clean sweep with a 3-0 win, setting the stage for an electrifying T20I showdown.
West Indies want to maintain the momentum
Form: The West Indies have been on the rise, especially in the ODIs where they managed to comprehensively overwhelm Bangladesh. Their batting line-up, led by the likes of Nicholas Pooranand like explosive hitters Rovman PowellHe had a good relationship. The bowling attack with the pace of Alzarri Joseph and the spin of Akeal Hoseinwas equally effective and demonstrated versatility and depth.
Strategy: The West Indies will look to continue their aggressive style and use their home conditions to put pressure on Bangladesh from the start. Their focus will be on maintaining the momentum in the shorter format ODIs, where they have been impressive in the past.
Bangladesh is looking for redemption
Form: After mixed Tests and a disappointing ODI series, Bangladesh find themselves in a situation where they need to regroup and calibrate for the T20Is. Their batting was inconsistent, with only sporadic performances from players like Litton Das. The bowling, especially the spin department Taskin Ahmed And Hasan Mahmud He has to improve his speed attack.
Strategy: Bangladesh will look to take advantage of the West Indies’ complacency by playing intelligent cricket. They could focus on a more aggressive approach in the powerplays and use their spinners to control the middle overs with the aim of posting or chasing competitive totals.
Bangladesh Tour of West Indies 2024: T20I Series Schedule Details:
- First T20I: December 15, Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown, St Vincent; 5:30 AM IST (December 16) / 12:00 PM (December 16) GMT / 8:00 PM local time
- Second T20I: December 17, Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown, St Vincent; 5:30 AM IST (December 18) / 12:00 PM (December 18) GMT / 8:00 PM local time
- Third T20I: December 19, Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown, St Vincent; 5:30 AM IST (December 20) / 12:00 PM (December 20) GMT / 8:00 PM local time
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Squad:
Bangladesh: Soumya Sarkar, Litton Das(w/c), Parvez Hossain Emon, Afif Hossain, Jaker Ali, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nasum Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Rishad Hossain, Tanzid Hasan, Ripon Mondol, Shamim Hossain
West Indies: Brandon King, Andre Fletcher, Johnson Charles, Nicholas Pooran(f), Rovman Powell(c), Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Gudakesh Motie, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Obed McCoy, Shamar Springer, Terrance Hinds, Keacy Carty, Justin Greaves
Details about broadcast and live streaming:
- India: Fancode app and website.
- United Kingdom: TNT Sports 2 and TNT Sports
- Bangladesh: toffee
- West Indies: ESPN, Disney plus
- South Africa: SuperSport (201), SuperSport (212)
- Pakistan: Didn’t find it
- New Zealand: Sky Sports 2