WI vs BAN 2021, 1st test : Preview, probable XI, match prediction, live streaming, weather forecast, and pitch report for Westindies VsBangladesh

WI vs BAN 2021, 1st test : Preview, probable XI, match prediction, live streaming, weather forecast, and pitch report for Westindies VsBangladesh

Hosts Bangladesh were on song in the ODI series, clean-sweeping a second-string Windies side over three matches.

Riding on the performances of Shakib Al Hasan and Tamim Iqbal, Bangladesh made a triumphant return to the international scene.

But they will need to be at their best once again in the Test format, in which their opponents West Indies have fared slightly better in recent years.

Speaking of the Windies, although they are missing some key players, including captain Jason Holder, they still possess a talented side.

Led by Kraigg Brathwaite, the Caribbean outfit will bank on their bowling attack to deliver the goods with Kemar Roach and Rakheem Cornwall being key for them.

With a decent knowledge of the sub-continent conditions under their belt, West Indies would love to get the better of the hosts and get off the mark on this tour.

Bangladesh are, however, the clear favorites ahead of the first Test given their superior depth and quality on paper.

With the return of Shakib Al Hasan, Bangladesh look a much more balanced side but they will still be wary of the Windies.

All in all, a great game of Test cricket awaits us at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium.

Match Details

Team:Bangladesh vs West Indies, 1st Test

Date:3rd February 2021-7th February2021

Time: 09:00 am

Venue: Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram

Weather Report

The weather is expected to be sunny on all five days of the Test match in Chattogram. There are no rainfall predictions as the temperature will stay around 22 degrees Celsius during the Bangladesh vs West Indies Test match.

Pitch Report

Although pitches in Bangladesh favour spinners, the pacers should get into the act in Chattogram. There should be enough bounce and swing to keep them interested initially.

But the pitch is expected to deteriorate, giving spinners the upper hand. The batsmen will have to bide their time in the middle with batting being relatively easier in the first half of the Test.

Both teams would want to bat first and make good use of the conditions first up..

 

Predicted XIs

Bangladesh:Tamim Iqbal, Saif Hassan, Mominul Haque (C), Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Mohammad Mithun (WK), Najmul Hossain Shanto/Liton Das, Mehidy Hasan, Taijul Islam, Mustafizur Rahman and Ebadot Hossain

West Indies:Kraigg Brathwaite (C), John Campbell, Sheyne Moseley, Nkrumah Bonner, Jermaine Blackwood, Joshua da Silva (WK), Rakheem Cornwall, Kavem Hodge, Jomel Warrican, Kemar Roach and Shannon Gabriel

 

Match Prediction

After Bangladesh convincing win, it’d be natural to back them to win this encounter as well. However, India wasn’t that far off with their batting, and if their bowlers manage to find their rhythm, they could very well draw level in the Third ODI.

Prediction: Westindies to win.

TV and live streaming details

Live Streaming:FanCode (Live Streaming)

 

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