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WI vs BAN Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Predicted Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For 1st Test
The upcoming two-match Test series is part of the ongoing ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25.
Preview
The West Indies cricket team and Bangladesh side are gearing up for a thrilling start to their two matches of the Test series set to commence on November 22 at Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium in Antigua. The two sides are ranked lower in the ICC men’s team rankings and will aim to ascend in their positions. Windies currently place in the eighth spot and hold a slight edge over the ninth-place Bangladesh side.
Coming to the team dynamics, the home team will be led by Kraigg Brathwaite in the forthcoming series. The Windies will be without Jason Holder, who is ruled out due to a shoulder injury. However, Justin Greaves and Kevin Sinclair have been recalled for this series. On the flip side, Nazmul Hossain Shanto is all set to lead the Bangla Tigers, who aim to bounce back after losing both their Tests against strong Proteas at home last month. The tourists are missing the services of Mushfiqur Rahim, while the likes of Jaker Ali, Taskin Ahmed, and Shoriful Islam have returned to the squad.
Match Information
West Indies vs Bangladesh, 1st Test
Bangladesh tour of West Indies, 22 Nov 2024, Fri, 7:30 PM IST ,North Sound
Probable PlayingXI
West Indies
Kraigg Brathwaite, Keacy Carty, JP Greaves, KAR Hodge, J Da Silva, M Louis(C), A Athanaze, Kevin Sinclair, Kemar Roach, Alzarri Joseph, JA Warrican
Bench: TA Imlach, Shamar Joseph, Jayden Seales, A Phillip
Bangladesh
Zakir Hasan, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Mominul Haque, Shadman Islam, Nazmul Hossain Shanto(C), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Liton Das, Jaker Ali, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Taijul Islam
Bench: Nahid Rana, Hasan Mahmud, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Hasan Murad, Shahadat Hossain
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Captains
Kraigg Brathwaite WI | bat
The West Indies skipper will be taking an onus on himself to make sure his side win the series opening game under his leadership. The power-hitting batter can give the great start to his side in the next game. One can go with him as a captaincy pick considering his great form. The star cricketer, with over 5000 runs, is the cornerstone of the Windies batting line up. His ability to pose big threat to Bangladesh bowlers makes him an exceptional batter.
Nazmul Hossain Shanto BAN | bat
The Bangladesh skipper has been in the great form in the last few Test matches and would be looking to get going his red-hot form in the next thriller. One can look to have him in your Dream 11 team as a captaincy pick thanks to his stupendous form. The stylish right-handed batter can boost the middle-lower orders of the game. His ability to control the game thanks to his batting display and anchor the innings makes him a great player for his side.
Joshua Da Silva WI | wk
He has been in the great form in the last few matches and keeping him as a captaincy pick can be beneficial for your Dream 11 team. In addition, his work behind the stumps can also give you many fantasy points. His contribution in the lower-middle order of the game might play a big role for the home team.
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Alzarri Joseph WI | BOWL
He was magnificent in their last white-ball series against England and would be looking to continue the same form in the red ball game.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz BAN | ALL
The star cricketer showcased his great form in the last Test series against Team India and hoping to continue the same form in the next thriller.
Alick Athanaze WI | BOWL
His ability to amass runs under pressure situations makes him one of the best batter and finisher in the world. he can be your top-pick.
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Liton Das BAN | wk
The Bangladeshi wicket-keeper batter seems to be in a great form and his ability to rack up runs under pressure and tight situations makes him exceptional batter.
Shoriful Islam BAN | bowl
He will be the main bowler from the Bangladesh side and would be looking to pose big threat to Windies batting line up.
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Anderson Phillip
WI | BOWL
Mahidul Islam Ankon
BAN | WK
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