Published on: Dec 19, 2024 1:04 pm IST|Updated on: Dec 19, 2024 1:04 pm IST
Bangladesh and West Indies are set to clash in the third and final T20I of their ongoing series at the Arnos Vale Ground in Kingstown on 20 December 2024.
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With Bangladesh holding an unassailable 2-0 lead, this match serves as a chance for the hosts to restore some pride, while the visitors aim for a clean sweep to further solidify their dominance.
Fixture: West Indies vs Bangladesh, 3rd T20I Date and Time: Wednesday, December 20, 5:30 AM IST / 8:00 PM Local Time Venue: Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown Live Streaming: FanCode
The series opener saw Bangladesh deliver a clinical performance, despite being invited to bat first by Rovman Powell’s side. Contributions from Soumya Sarkar (43), Jaker Ali (27), Mahedi Hasan (26*), and Shamim Hossain (27) helped the visitors post a competitive 147/6. For the West Indies, Akeal Hosein and Obed McCoy were the pick of the bowlers, sharing four wickets.
In reply, the hosts struggled against Bangladesh’s disciplined bowling attack. Despite a valiant 60-run knock from skipper Powell and contributions from Johnson Charles and Romario Shepherd, the West Indies fell short by seven runs. Mahedi Hasan stood out with the ball, claiming four key wickets.
The second game mirrored the first, with West Indies opting to field first after winning the toss. Bangladesh’s top order faltered, but Mehidy Hasan Miraz (29), Jaker Ali (24), and Shamim Hossain (22*) helped the side scrape to 129/7.
Chasing a modest target, the West Indies once again crumbled under pressure. Taskin Ahmed led the charge with three crucial wickets, as the hosts fell to another defeat, handing Bangladesh an unassailable 2-0 series lead.
The Arnos Vale Ground traditionally offers a bowler-friendly surface. Batters must rely on proper technique to accumulate runs, as the ball tends to come onto the bat slower than usual. Spinners are expected to play a significant role after the powerplay overs, with the average first-innings score at this venue hovering around 135. Winning the toss and opting to bat first would be a wise choice, as setting a target of 160 could put pressure on the chasing side.
WK: Nicholas Pooran, Liton Das
BOWL: Rovman Powell, Brandon King
ALL: M Shak Hasan, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Rishad Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz
BAT: Taskin Ahmed, Gudakesh Motie
Brandon King Johnson Charles Nicholas Pooran Roston Chase Andre Fletcher (wk) Rovman Powell (c) Gudakesh Motie Akeal Hosein Romario Shepherd Alzarri Joseph Obed McCoy
Tanzid Hasan Soumya Sarkar Litton Das (c & wk) Mehidy Hasan Miraz Jaker Ali Mahedi Hasan Shamim Hossain Rishad Hossain Tanzim Hasan Sakib Taskin Ahmed Hasan Mahmud
West Indies Squad: Brandon King, Johnson Charles, Andre Fletcher(w), Nicholas Pooran, Roston Chase, Rovman Powell(c), Romario Shepherd, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Obed McCoy, Shamar Springer, Jayden Seales, Terrance Hinds, Keacy Carty, Justin Greaves
Bangladesh Squad: Litton Das(wk/c), Parvez Hossain Emon, Tanzid Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Shamim Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Nasum Ahmed, Afif Hossain, Ripon Mondol, Nahid Rana
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