After a thrilling series in the Tests and ODIs, the Bangladesh side is all set to lock horns against West Indies in the three matches of the T20I series slated to take place on December 16 at Arnos Vale Stadium, near Kingstown. In recent contests, the Test series ended in a draw with both sides winning one match each. However, the hosts dominated in the ODIs, registering a clean sweep 3-0 against Bangladesh.
Litton Das and his men will look to make a comeback in the T20I series, just as the Bangla Tigers did after losing the first Test match. The side enters this format after a T20I series defeat against India but poses the ability to pose a big threat to the 2016 T20 World Cup champions.
In the same vein, here is the probable playing XI for the Bangladeshi side against West Indies in the series opener.
Openers: Parvez Hossain Emon and Tanzid Hasan
The two-star batters opened the innings against the T20I series against Team India and are expected to open the innings against West Indies as well. Emon has great potential, but he needs to step up for his side at the top order. However, Tanzid Hasan has been one of the best opening batters from the Bangladeshi side and possesses the ability to give a great start to his side.
Middle-order batters: Litton Das, Soumya Sarkar, Jaker Ali Anik, and Afif Hossain
Litton Das will be leading the side in the absence of injured Najmul Hossain Shanto. The star wicketkeeper batter might bat at number three or four and can single-handedly crush the host’s bowlers. Apart from them, Sarkar, Jaker Ali, and Hossain need to step up in the middle innings of the game.
Lower-order batters: Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain
Mehidy Hasan Miraz is one of the best batters from the Bangladeshi side who bats at the lower order of the game. Hasan always stepped up when the top orders and middle orders faltered, and he will be the one to watch out for alongside Rishad Hossain, who can turn the game with both bat and ball.
Bowlers: Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud
These Bangladeshi cricketers will be leading the bowling attack of the team. The trio will be responsible for demolishing the host’s batting unit in the series-opening game to help his side take the lead after losing the ODI series recently.
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