After a tense cricket encounter in the Caribbean, West India and Bangladesh are preparing to fight with three-match T20I series. The journey so far has been eventful, with the teams locking horns first in a two-match Test series that ended 1-1. West Indies dominated the ensuing three-match ODI series, securing a clean sweep with a 3-0 victory and setting the stage for what promises to be a thrilling T20I contest.
West Indies aim to keep the momentum going
Form: West Indies showed a revival in form, especially in the ODIs where they were able to comprehensively beat Bangladesh. A batting line led by the likes Nicholas Pooranand as explosive hitters Rovman Powellwas well connected. The bowling attack reflects the pace Alzarri Joseph and spin Akeal Hoseinhas been equally effective, displaying versatility and depth.
Strategy: West Indies will aim to continue their aggressive style, using their home conditions to put pressure on Bangladesh from the start. Their focus will be to maintain momentum from ODIs to the shorter format, where they have historically been formidable.
Bangladesh is looking for a way out
Form: After a mixed bag in Tests and a disappointing ODI series, Bangladesh find themselves in a position where they need to regroup and recalibrate for the T20Is. Their batting was erratic, with only sporadic performances from the likes Lytton Das. Bowling, especially with the spin department Tashkin Ahmed and Hasan Mahmud It is necessary to increase the tempo of the attack.
Strategy: Bangladesh will try to take any comfort from the West Indies by playing smart cricket. They can focus on a more aggressive approach in powerplays and use their spinners to control the middles with the aim of setting or chasing contested finishes.
West Indies 2024 Bangladesh tour: T20I Series fixture details:
- First T20I: December 15, Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown, St Vincent; 5:30 AM IST (Dec 16) /12:00 (Dec 16) GMT/ 8:00 PM Local
- Second T20I: December 17, Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown, St Vincent; 5:30 AM IST (Dec 18) /12:00 (Dec 18) GMT/ 8:00 PM Local
- Third T20I: December 19, Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown, St Vincent; 5:30 AM IST (Dec 20) /12:00 (Dec 20) GMT/ 8:00 PM Local
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Teams:
Bangladesh: Soumya Sarkar, Litton Das(w/c), Parviz 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 Huseyn
West Indies: Brandon King, Andre Fletcher, Johnson Charles, Nicholas Pooran (w), Rovman Powell (c), Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Gudakesh Motie, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Obed McCoy, Shamar Springer, Terrance Hinds, Keacy Carty, Justin Greaves
Streaming and Live Streaming Details:
- India: Fancode app and website.
- United Kingdom: TNT Sports 2 and TNT Sports
- Bangladesh: candy
- West Indies: ESPN, Disney plus
- South Africa: SuperSport (201), SuperSport (212)
- Pakistan: Didn’t find it
- New Zealand: Sky Sports 2
