ICC World Cup 2019: Match 23, Windies vs Bangladesh: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Windies and Bangladesh will lock horns on Monday for the fourth time in a month or so. The Tigers defeated them three times including the final in the tri-series in Ireland but the World Cup pressure would be completely different. Moreover, the Caribbean side playing the tournament is different as well and won’t carry any baggage of the recent losses. Also, both the teams are desperate for victory having lost their way after starting the World Cup on a high.

There will be a few changes in the Bangladesh team it seems after the way they were pummelled by England in the previous encounter. Shakib Al Hasan’s fitness is also a concern but the all-rounder must have got enough time to recover. Sabbir Rahman and Rubel Hossain are likely to be included to bolster respective departments. Windies, on the other hand, might play an all-pace attack to rattle the opposition.

Match Details

The 23rd match of the ICC World Cup 2019 will be played between Windies and Bangladesh at The Cooper Associates County Ground in Taunton.

The match starts at 10:30 AM local time (09:30 AM GMT) (3:00 PM IST).

The game will be live on Star Sports. Live streaming available on Hotstar.

Weather Report

It is unlikely to rain in Taunton on Monday. There is only a 6% chance of rain throughout the day and it will be partly cloudy. The temperature will hover around 16-18 degrees Celsius according to AccuWeather.

Pitch Report

It was a flat deck in Taunton when Australia and Pakistan faced each other and the trend is likely to continue this time around as well. If the conditions stay dry the surface might also help the spinners later in the day. The team batting first should opt to bat first if there are no clouds.

Average first innings score: 283 (last six One-Day matches at the venue)

Record of the chasing teams: Won – 3; Lost – 3

Probable Playing XIs

Windies

Chris Gayle, Evin Lewis, Shai Hope (wk), Nicholas Pooran, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Andre Russell, Carlos Brathwaite, Oshane Thomas, Shannon Gabriel, Sheldon Cottrell.

Bench – Ashley Nurse, Darren Bravo, Fabian Allen, Kemar Roach.

Which team will win the match? – Follow CricTracker’s Match Prediction.

Bangladesh

Tamim Iqbal, Soumya Sarkar, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mohammad Mithun/Sabbir Rahman, Mahmudullah, Mosaddek Hossain, Mohammad Saifuddin/Rubel Hossain, Mehdiy Hasan, Mashrafe Mortaza, Mustafizur Rahman.

Bench – Mohammad Mithun/Sabbir Rahman, Mohammad Saifuddin/Rubel Hossain, Liton Das, Abu Jayed.

Team News:

Shakib Al Hasan was struggling with a thigh strain before Bangladesh’s previous match against Sri Lanka. He is likely to get fit in time.

Mushfiqur Rahim was hit on his hand in the training session on Saturday. He walked off and didn’t return.

Windies are concerns with Andre Russell’s fitness as well but the all-rounder will play this match most probably.

Power Picks

Shai Hope vs Bangladesh in ODIs:

Innings: 9

Runs: 662

Average: 94.57

100s: 3

50s: 3

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options: Shakib Al Hasan, Nicholas Pooran, Shai Hope.

Vice-Captain Options: Chris Gayle, Mushfiqur Rahim, Jason Holder.

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Wicket-Keeper – Mushfiqur Rahim, Nicholas Pooran, Shai Hope

Batsmen – Soumya Sarkar, Chris Gayle (VC), Shimron Hetmyer

All-Rounders – Shakib Al Hasan (C), Jason Holder

Bowlers – Mustafizur Rahman, Mehidy Hasan, Oshane Thomas.

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Grand/Mega Leagues:

Wicket-Keeper – Mushfiqur Rahim (VC), Nicholas Pooran (C), Shai Hope

Batsmen – Mahmudullah, Tamim Iqbal, Evin Lewis

All-Rounders – Andre Russell, Jason Holder

Bowlers – Mashrafe Mortaza, Mustafizur Rahman, Sheldon Cottrell.

Expert Advice:

If Shakib doesn’t play due to an injury, Chris Gayle could be delegated the captain.

Bangladesh don’t possess a threatening bowler who can pick Gayle’s wicket early. You can pick him as captain in Grand League.

Probable Winners:

It will be tricky predicting a winner for this match but Windies should be able to win.

*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.