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Host West Indies will be looking to continue their winning momentum when they take on Bangladesh in the opening game of the T20I series at Windsor Park, Dominica on Saturday.

In the recently concluded Test series, West Indies complete a clean sweep over Bangladesh. Newly-appointed captain Nicholas Pooran will be hoping that the side can deliver a strong performance in this opening fixture.

On the other hand, Bangladesh will be keen to turn things around in this T20I series. Skipper Mahmudullah will be hoping that premier players can deliver the goods with bat and ball in this opening encounter.

There have been 13 meetings between the teams in the history of the competition where West Indies have registered seven victories. Bangladesh have managed to come out on top on five occasions. One match ended in a no-result.

TEAMS PREVIEW

West Indies Preview

Devon Thomas, Keemo Paul and Obed McCoy make a comeback to the T20I squad for this three-match T20I series.

In the batting department, the onus will be on the likes of Shamarh Brooks, Rovman Powell, Brandon King, Devon Thomas, Nicholas Pooran and Kyle Mayers to deliver the bulk of the runs.

Since July 2021, middle-order batsman Nicholas Pooran has topped the batting charts for West Indies. In 27 T20Is played, Pooran has accumulated 766 runs at an average of 36.47 with six half-centuries to his name.

In the bowling department, the onus will be on the likes of Alzarri Joseph, Obed McCoy, Hayden Walsh, Romario Shepherd and Akeal Hosein to make crucial breakthroughs.

With 15 wickets in 20 innings, Left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein has been a bankable performer for West Indies in the T20 format.

West Indies Predicted Playing XI:

Nicholas Pooran (captain), Shamarh Brooks, Kyle Mayers, Brandon King, Devon Thomas, Rovman Powell, Keemo Paul, Alzarri Joseph, Hayden Walsh, Akeal Hosein, Romario Shepherd.

Bangladesh Preview

Opener Munim Shahriar, wicket-keeper Anamul Haque and Shakib Al Hasan have been included in the Bangladesh squad for the T20I series.In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of experienced trio of Shakib Al Hasan, Liton Das and Mahmudullah Riyad to deliver the bulk of the runs.

With 495 runs at an average of 23.57, Mahmudullah Riyad has shown decent form for Bangladesh in the T20 format.

In the bowling department, the onus will be on the likes of Mustafizur Rahman, Shakib Al Hasan, Mahedi Hasan and Nasum Ahmed to deliver timely breakthroughs.With 29 wickets in 21 innings, left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman has topped the bowling charts for Bangladesh in the T20 format in the past 12 months

Bangladesh Predicted Playing XI:

Mahmudullah Riyad (captain), Liton Das, Nurul Hasan, Munim Shahriar, Shakib Al Hasan, Afif Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraaz, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed.

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The weather forecast is far from ideal for Saturday as thundery showers are expected to take place during the game. The bowlers will find it hard to grip the ball in wet conditions.

Venue Details

Windsor Park, Dominica is going to host the 1st T20I game between West Indies and Bangladesh.  West Indies have managed to win their last T20I game played at Windsor Park.

Toss: To Bat

Both the teams will be keen to win the toss, bat first and post score in excess of 155 runs. The average first innings score at Windsor Park is around 150 runs.