BAN vs WI Preview | Bangladesh eye levelling three-match series, set to take on Caribbean challenge in second T20I
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Bangladesh and the West Indies will face each other in the second T20I of the three-match series at Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Chattogram. The hosts will aim to beat the Caribbean side in the penultimate fixture to level the series 1-1, making the third one interesting.
Apart from a 16-run defeat against the West Indies in the first T20I of the ongoing three-match series, Bangladesh are enjoying a decent form in their last five T20I fixtures. They have won three games while losing only two in their last five appearances in the shortest format of the game. Before the first T20I defeat against the West Indies, they had defeated Afghanistan by a clean sweep margin of 3-0 in the three-match T20I series. Now, the hosts will target to win the second T20I and level the series 1-1.
Speaking of the Caribbean side, they are coming off two consecutive wins after three straight defeats in their last five T20Is. In the first T20I of the ongoing series, they defeated Bangladesh by 16 runs, following a 10-wicket win against Nepal in the third T20I of a lost series. Now, Shai Hope’s men will look forward to winning this game and securing an unassailable lead of 2-0 to seal the three-match series.
Bangladesh: L W W W L
West Indies: L L L W W
Bangladesh and the West Indies have faced each other in 20 T20 Internationals, with the latter dominating this head-to-head contest with 10 wins. On the other hand, Bangladesh have won eight games, alongside two games ending without a result. In Bangladesh, the Caribbean side has dominated the hosts, with five wins in the seven games and Bangladesh winning only two games. So, the visitors will have a moral advantage in this clash.
The pitch is expected to look a bit dry but firm, offering early grip for spinners before easing out for stroke-play.
The weather in Chattogram on Wednesday will be humid with a hint of dew expected later as the game progresses.
Bangladesh might make a few changes in their middle order, considering a defeat in the T20I series opener. So, there could be a change or two in their playing XI for this game.
The West Indies are coming off a win in the first T20I against Bangladesh, so they might opt to go with the unchanged XI, considering their winning combination from the previous game.
Bangladesh Probable XI: Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das (C & WK), Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Nurul Hasan, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nasum Ahmed, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman.
West Indies Probable XI: Alick Athanaze, Brandon King, Shai Hope (C & WK), Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Roston Chase, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Khary Pierre, Jayden Seales.
The second T20I of the three-match series, between Bangladesh and West Indies, will be digitally streamed live on the FanCode app and website.
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