WI vs BAN Betting Tips, Match Analysis, and Standings
West Indies and Bangladesh gear up for the first Test of the Bangladesh Tour of West Indies 2024 at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua. The hosts, with a strong record against Bangladesh, are looking to dominate, while Bangladesh's young team seeks to make an impact.
Match Details
Tournament: Bangladesh Tour of West Indies, 2024
Format: Test
Venue: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua
Date: Starting today
Toss Prediction: To Bat
Weather: Partly cloudy with temperatures around 28.4°C
Reddy Anna Match Prediction and Betting Tips for WI vs BAN
West Indies are expected to leverage home conditions and their experience to take the lead in this two-match Test series. Bangladesh's young squad will face a stiff challenge against the Windies' bowling attack.
West Indies Team Preview
West Indies are looking to end their series win drought and will rely on experienced players:
Kraigg Brathwaite, the skipper, must anchor the innings and form a solid opening partnership.
Rising stars like Alick Athanaze and Keacy Carty need to step up in the middle order.
The pace duo of Jayden Seales and Alzarri Joseph will spearhead the bowling attack, supported by Jomel Warrican and Justin Greaves.
Predicted XI: Kraigg Brathwaite (c), Mikyle Louis, Keacy Carty, Alick Athanaze, Kavem Hodge, Joshua Da Silva (wk), Jomel Warrican, Shamar Joseph, Jayden Seales, Alzarri Joseph, Justin Greaves.
Key Players: Kraigg Brathwaite, Alick Athanaze, Alzarri Joseph
Bangladesh Team Preview
Bangladesh enters the series under a new captain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, but faces challenges with injuries and inexperience:
Openers Zakir Hasan and Mahmudul Hasan Joy must handle the Windies' potent pace attack.
The middle order, featuring Litton Das and Mominul Haque, needs to build partnerships to stabilize the innings.
Hasan Mahmud and Nahid Rana must strike early, while spinners Taijul Islam and Mehidy Hasan Miraz will play crucial roles on this pitch.
Predicted XI: Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Zakir Hasan, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Litton Das (wk), Hasan Mahmud, Nahid Rana, Shoriful Islam, Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Mominul Haque, Jaker Ali.
Key Players: Litton Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Hasan Mahmud
Pitch Report and Conditions
Pitch: Batting-friendly, with some assistance for fast bowlers early on. Spinners will come into play as the game progresses.
Weather: Partly cloudy, favorable for batting.
First-Innings Score Prediction: Around 400 runsToss Prediction: Bat first, as most wins at this venue come from batting first.
WI vs BAN: Winning Prediction
West Indies hold a clear advantage with their strong bowling lineup and familiarity with home conditions. Bangladesh's young squad faces an uphill task. We predict West Indies to win and take an early lead in the series.
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