West Indies vs Bangladesh, WI vs BAN, Today Match Prediction 24 June 2022

win vs ban Match Prediction & Analysis

The old script played again as Bangladesh suffered a 7-wicket loss in the 1st Test Match of the two-match series at Antigua. It was poor batting that undid the visitors, something that we have seen too often from Bangladeshis playing away from home. West Indies also struggled with the bat, but their bowling attack looked in excellent form in the last game.  

The visitors got bowled out for mere 103 runs in their 1st innings and they could barely fight back from there on. Their batting collapse in the last game would haunt them here as the middle order hardly contributed any runs in the last game. West Indies have been a tough side to beat at home and they would look to drive the momentum forward and aim at a 2-0 series victory.  

TEAMS PREVIEW

West Indies Preview

Kraigg Brathwaite would be happy to have won the 1st Test Match comfortably. It was excellent efforts from their bowlers that led the side to a win. Brathwaite would however want his batsmen to improve on their show here as most batsmen got out after good starts in the last game. A 2-0 series would be on the minds of the skipper as they head into the ODI series.  

Kraigg Brathwaite and John Campbell played well in the last game, and they would look to provide a positive start in this game. Nkrumah Bonner did well, and he will aim to build partnerships with Raymon Reifer and Jermaine Blackwood. The lower middle-order struggled in the last game and the team would expect runs from the bats of Kyle Mayers. and Joshua Da Silva.  

Kemar Roach and Jayden Seales bowled brilliantly in the last game to put the Bangladeshis on the mat and the pair shall look to repeat the same show. Alzarri Joseph has enjoyed a purple patch in recent months, and he would be high on confidence. Gudakesh Motie and Mayers add to the side’s bowling strength, and they would look to support the main bowlers. 

West Indies Predicted Playing XI:

Kraigg Brathwaite (c), Jermaine Blackwood, Nkrumah Bonner, John Campbell, Joshua Da Silva (wk), Alzarri Joseph, Kyle Mayers, Gudakesh Motie, Kemar Roach, Raymon Reifer, Jayden Seales

West Indies Actual Playing XI:

Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales, Nkrumah Bonner, Jermaine Blackwood, Anderson Phillip, Kyle Mayers, John Campbell, Joshua Da Silva, Raymon Reifer, Kraigg Brathwaite, Alzarri Joseph

Bangladesh Preview

Shakib Al Hasan would have to instill confidence in the side as they head into this game. The batting looked in shambles in the last game and most players got out playing false strokes. The conditions are expected to be challenging and Hasan shall like to see a spirited performance from his players, especially the middle order in this game to level the series and gather confidence ahead of the ODIs.  

Tamim Iqbal and Mahmudul Hasan Joy must see off the new ball and provide a good start to the side in this game. The middle-order has become the biggest weakness for the side in recent games and runs would be needed from Najmul Hossain Shanto, Liton Das, and Mominul Haque. Shakib has looked good, and he will need support from the lines of Nurul Hasan and Mehidy Hasan for the side to put runs on the board.   

Mustafizur Rahman and Khaled Ahmed must strike early as the conditions would suit their style of bowling. Ebadot Hossain will need to bowl better lines than he did in the last game as the hosts have a powerful batting line-up. Shakib and Mehidy Hasan are the most experienced bowlers on the side, and they will have an important role here.  

Bangladesh Predicted Playing XI:

Shakib Al Hasan (c), Tamim Iqbal, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Mominul Haque Najmul Hossain Shanto, Nurul Hasan, Liton Das (wk), Taijul Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Ebadot Hossain, Khaleel Ahmed

Bangladesh Actual Playing XI:

Shoriful Islam, Ebadot Hossain, Liton Das, Khaled Ahmed, Shakib Al Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Mehidy Hasan, Nurul Hasan, Tamim Iqbal, Anamul Haque

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The skies over St Lucia would be overcast starting June 24 and we might see rain on the last three days of the game. We expect to see a challenging surface to bat on where the ball won’t come to the bat easily. A 1st innings lead would be extremely important, and the side batting first would aim at putting up 400 runs on the board.

Venue Details

Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia is a tough batting surface as it lacks pace and bounce. Batsmen have to set their eyes in to do well at this venue. Fast bowlers have to bend their backs to get rewards from this track. Spinners tend to do well as the ball stops on the batsmen and creates doubts in their minds.

Toss: To Bat

This pitch tends to get slower and slower as the game progresses. Batting here in the 4th innings is always a massive challenge for the teams. Batting conditions are best on the first two days of the game and hence the side winning the toss here would opt to bat first and put up a big score on the board.