Bangladesh and West Indies will face each other in the 2nd T20 on 18th December at Arnos Vale Stadium.
Match Preview:
After losing the ODI series, Bangladesh made a comeback winning the 1st T20 by 7 runs. Mahedi Hasan was player of the match as he took 4 wickets and scored 26 crucial runs with the bat.
Bangladesh would look to continue their winning streak and heroics can be expected from Soumya Sarkar, Mahedi Hasan, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, and Taskin Ahmed.
Sarkar was highest run-scorer for the side in the 1st T20 and he contributed with the bowl as well. Mahedi Hasan delivered all-round heroics. Although Tanzim was expensive in the 1st game, he has taken 16 wickets in his last 9 T20is at a strike rate of just 12.
And talking about Taskin, he was impressive in the first T20 as he took two crucial wickets, dismissing Brandon King and Romario Shepherd. His wicket taking ability will come handy at a said ground as it was evident from his bowling performance in the first game of the series.
Talking about West Indies, they failed to replicate their heroics in the T20 format. It is eminent to mention the home side has lost two back-to-back T20 series from Sri Lanka and England, respectively.
Besides the skipper Rovman Powell, no one could make a mark in the batting unit. Although bowlin unit played their part, restricted Bangladesh to a total of 147. Akeal Hossein and Obed McCoy were the pick of the bowlers as they took two wickets apiece.
If West Indies want to set a decider, they will have to give it all to win the upcoming T20 of the series. While Akeal Hossein and Obed McCoy will look to continue their form, Nicholas Pooran and Johson Charles will be the most key players for the home side.
Pooran’s ability to hit and strike runs effortlessly will be needed while a calculated and aggressive innings will be expected from Charles.
Probable Playing XI:
West Indies Probable XI: Brandon King, Johnson Charles, Nicholas Pooran, Andre Fletcher, Rovman Powell (c), Romario Shepherd, Roston Chase, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Obed McCoy.
Bangladesh Probable XI: Litton Das (c), Shamim Hossain, Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Afif Hossain, Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud.
Pitch and weather report:
According to AccuWeather, there is a high probability of rain, particularly during the second half of the match. Temperatures are expected to remain pleasant, ranging around 26° throughout the evening.
The pitch at the Arnos Vale Ground is known for its pace and bounce, making it a challenging surface for batsmen. They will need to settle in before attempting big shots. Notably, the average first-innings total at this venue in T20I matches this year has been just 132.
Given these conditions, the captain who wins the toss will likely opt to bat first. This decision is influenced by the fact that, in the past seven T20I games at this venue, no chasing team has managed to secure a win.
Head-to-head record:
A total of 17 games have been played between these sides. West Indies have won 9 while Bangladesh are inching closer with 6 victories before their name.
Prediction:
West Indies are expected to make a comeback in the upcoming game of the series
Where to Watch:
Pakistan:Tapmad
Bangladesh: Toffee
West Indies: ESPN Caribbean
India: FanCode App
UK: TNT Sports 2
