BAN vs WI Prediction, 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips: Playing XI, Pitch Report and Injury Update – West Indies Tour of Bangladesh, 1st ODI

Match Details:

The first match of the three-match ODI series between Bangladesh and West Indies will be played at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka.

This match is scheduled to start at 11:00 AM IST (11:30 AM Local Time). It will be live on Star Sports Network and can be streamed live on Hotstar.

Preview:

The situation West Indian cricket team are in is a peculiar one. While loads of their first-team members have opted not to join the team in the Bangladesh tour due to COVID-19 concerns, some are missing because of personal reasons. As a result, the side that has arrived in Bangladesh is a raw and inexperienced one.

They will be taking on a strong Bangladesh team, who have recently received a massive boost in the form of Shakib Al Hasan. While the Bangla Tigers are the obvious favourites to win this game, the West Indies team also has got to the ability to pull off a surprising win.

BAN vs WI Weather Report for Match 1:

It will be a pleasant day here at the capital of Bangladesh, with the temperature being around 24 °C. The chances of rain are only 17%.

Pitch Report:

The track here at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium is a balanced one, where anything around 250 should be a good total. The team winning the toss should opt to bat first.

Average first Innings Score:

230 (All ODIs played at this venue)

Record of Chasing Teams:

Won – 57, Lost – 51, Tie – 0

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

BAN vs WI Today’s Probable Playing XIs:

Bangladesh:

Tamim Iqbal (c), Liton Das, Mahmudullah, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Mehidy Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman, Rubel Hossain, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shoriful Islam

Bench:

Afif Hossain, Hasan Mahmud, Mahedi Hasan, Mohammad Mithun, Mohammad Saifuddin, Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed

West Indies:

Jason Mohammed (c), Sunil Ambris, Joshua Da Silva, Kjorn Ottley, Rovman Powell, Kyle Mayers, Raymon Reifer, Alzarri Joseph, Akeal Hosein, Chemar Holder, Nkrumah Bonner

Bench:

Jahmar Hamilton, Keon Harding, Andre McCarthy

BAN vs WI Top Picks for Today’s 11Wickets Match:

Shakib Al Hasan’s addition is bound to be a massive boost to the Tigers. The vastly experienced player has scored over 7600 runs and has taken over 250 wickets in this format.

Tamim Iqbal goes all guns blazing whenever he faces the West Indian bowlers. The Bangladeshi skipper has scored over 900 runs for against West Indies an average of over 40.

Mushfiqur Rahim, just like his captain, enjoys batting against the West Indian bowling units. He has scored over 400 runs against this team at a brilliant average of nearly 55.

Sunil Ambris has looked impressive in the few ODI games he has played. The West Indian has scored over 400 runs in just 13 games.

Alzarri Joseph will lead West Indies’ bowling department in this series. Having played only 28 ODI games, Joseph is just 2 wickets shy from reaching the 50 ODI wickets milestone.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Tamim Iqbal, Shakib Al Hasan, Sunil Ambris

Vice-Captain Options – Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah, Alzarri Joseph

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for BAN vs WI 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Liton Das, Mushfiqur Rahim (VC)

Batsmen – Tamim Iqbal, Sunil Ambris, Nkrumah Bonner, Nazmul Hossain Shanto, Rovman Powell

All-rounders – Shakib Al Hasan (C)

Bowlers – Mustafizur Rahman, Alzarri Joseph, Chemar Holder

12th Man – Joshua da Silva

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for BAN vs WI 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Mushfiqur Rahim

Batsmen – Tamim Iqbal (C), Sunil Ambris (VC), Rovman Powell, Mahmudullah

All-rounders – Shakib Al Hasan, Kyle Mayers, M Hasan

Bowlers – Mustafizur Rahman, Alzarri Joseph, Chemar Holder

12th Man – Liton Das

Expert Advice:

Akeal Hosein has picked up 38 wickets in just 27 List A games. He has also maintained a terrific economy rate of under 4 runs per over in that format. He can be a decent budget pick for your 11Wickets Fantasy team.

Today’s BAN vs WI Probable Winners:

Bangladesh are expected to win this match.

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Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.