WI vs BAN 2024 T20I Prediction: West Indies vs Bangladesh Match Preview – Lotus365 Match Prediction

Bangladesh faces a daunting challenge in the first T20I of their 2024 tour of the West Indies, with the hosts coming off a dominant 3-0 ODI series sweep. The action takes place at the Arnos Vale Ground in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, where West Indies will look to extend their winning streak in T20Is. Here’s a comprehensive match preview and Lotus365 Match Prediction.

WI vs BAN Match Prediction & Analysis

After their dominant 3-0 win in the ODI series, the West Indies are confident heading into this T20I series. Known for their prowess in the shortest format, the West Indies are the favorites. With a lineup boasting explosive players like Johnson Charles, Rovman Powell, Nicholas Pooran, and Alzarri Joseph, the Windies have the firepower to dominate this contest.

For Bangladesh, their recent T20I form has been poor, with a six-match losing streak. While the batting line-up depends heavily on captain Litton Das, players like Tanzid Hasan and Mehidy Hasan Miraz may play crucial roles. Bangladesh will need a significant improvement in their batting to challenge the West Indies' powerful unit.

West Indies Preview

The West Indies have been in excellent form in limited-overs cricket, and T20 is their forte. Their squad is stacked with T20 specialists like Johnson Charles, who brings experience and big-hitting ability, and Rovman Powell, who will be key in the middle order. With the likes of Evin Lewis, Brandon King, and Nicholas Pooran anchoring the innings, West Indies have a well-balanced side.

In the bowling department, Alzarri Joseph and Romario Shepherd will lead the charge, while Akeal Hosein will provide control through the middle overs.

West Indies Predicted XI:

• Rovman Powell (c), Evin Lewis, Brandon King, Keacy Carty, Johnson Charles (wk), Nicholas Pooran, Justin Greaves, Alzarri Joseph, Akeal Hosein, Romario Shepherd, Obed McCoy.

Bangladesh Preview

Bangladesh enters the T20 series after a tough ODI series. Their performance in T20Is has been underwhelming this year, and they need a big turnaround. Captain Litton Das will lead the way, with Tanzid Hasan and Jaker Ali providing support. While Mehidy Hasan Miraz is capable with both bat and ball, Bangladesh will rely heavily on their bowlers, including Taskin Ahmed and Hasan Mahmud, to control the West Indies' attacking batters.

Bangladesh Predicted XI:

• Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Litton Das (c), Jaker Ali (wk), Afif Hossain/Shamim Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed.

Weather & Pitch Report

The Arnos Vale Ground offers a balanced pitch for T20 cricket, with some bounce and pace early on. However, it tends to slow down as the game progresses, providing an opportunity for spinners to make an impact. The average first-innings total is around 133, but both teams will be targeting a score of around 160-170 if they bat first. The forecast includes some showers in the afternoon, which may delay or shorten the match.

Toss Prediction:

• The team that wins the toss will likely choose to bat first, given the favorable record of teams batting first at the venue.

Winning Prediction

With West Indies' powerful T20 squad and recent form, they are the favorites to win the opening match. Bangladesh has struggled in T20Is this year, and they will need a significant performance boost to challenge the West Indies' explosive players. We predict West Indies to win the first T20I of the series.

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