FANTASY
Follow UsAfter a dismal performance in the Test series, Bangladesh would be itching to make their mark against hosts West Indies in a three-match T20I series. While the first match was washed out due to relentless showers in Windsor Park, Roseau in Dominica on 2nd July, the two sides will lock horns at the same venue the following day to enthral the fans with a riveting game.
Overall, the two sides have locked horns in 14 T20I matches, with the West Indies holding a slight advantage by winning seven games, and two encounters did not produce any result.
Ground details
In the five T20I innings played at Windsor Park, the average first innings total batting first is around the 135-run mark, and the average winning total is 165 runs.
Out of the 33 wickets to fall at this venue, the pacers have scalped 24, which is 72.7 percent of the wickets compared to nine by the spinners. On average, the fast bowlers pick 4.8 wickets per innings, and the spinners account for 1.8 per innings.
Suggested team
While you could go for the above team, you also have the option of choosing your team from Cricket.com’s Fantasy Research Centre. You can use this tool to build your team with the help of algorithms. Then, based on your preferences, the platform will guide you through creating the ideal fantasy XI.
Captain and Vice-captain Suggestions
For small leagues: Nicholas Pooran (Captain), Shakib Al Hasan (vice-captain)
For Grand leagues: Mustafizur Rahman (Captain), Akeal Hosein (vice-captain)
Stats that matter
In T20Is since 2021, Akeal Hosein has been the lead spinner for the West Indies side and scalped 16 wickets at an economy rate of 7.2 runs per over.
In T20Is since 2021, Nicholas Pooran is the leading run-scorer for the side, with 832 runs in 29 innings at an average of 32 and a strike rate of 130.8.
The Windies skipper has been one of the vital cogs in the batting unit of the side and smashed six half-centuries, which is also the most by a Windies batter.
In T20Is since 2021, Mohammad Naim has been the leading run-scorer for the side with 590 runs. However, a string of low scores have meant he is not a certainty to play.
Grand League punts
While Naim is not a regular feature in the playing XI, the onus of the side will rely on the skipper Mahmudullah who is the second-highest run-getter with 535 runs in 29 innings at an average of 22.29 and a strike rate of 105.9.
In T20Is since 2021, Nasum Ahmed has scalped 16 wickets in the first six overs of the innings, which is the second-most by a player in that phase behind Josh Hazlewood, who has 19 scalps.
Mehedi Hasaan is fifth with 11 wickets at an economy rate of 5.7 runs per over in the list mentioned above.
In T20Is since 2021, Mustafizur Rahman has picked up 17 wickets at the death, which is the second-most by a bowler in that phase behind Haris Rauf, who has 20 scalps.
Probable XI
West Indies: Kyle Mayers, Brandon King, Nicholas Pooran (Captain), Rovman Powell, Shamarh Brooks, Devon Thomas (wk), Odean Smith, Akeal Hosein, Romario Shepherd, Hayden Walsh, Obed McCoy
Bangladesh: Munim Shahriar, Anamul Haque, Litton Das, Shakib Al Hasan, Mahmudullah (Captain), Nurul Hasan (wk), Afif Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman
