BAN vs WI Preview | West Indies eye whitewash, set to take on Bangladesh in third and last T20I of three-match series

After registering a 14-run win in the second T20I of the series, West Indies secured an unassailable lead of 2-0 in the three-match series. Besides that, they also improved their numbers in their last five T20I appearances, after facing two consecutive defeats against Nepal. Since then, they have registered three successive wins in the last three games. Now, the Caribbean side will aim to win this game and finish this series against Bangladesh on a high with a whitewash victory.

On the contrary, Bangladesh faced a downfall after registering a 3-0 win in the T20I series against Afghanistan. They are coming off two successive defeats in the last two T20Is against the West Indies. They are on the same stage in their last five T20Is compared to that of the West Indies in terms of wins and defeats.

Form Guide

Bangladesh:  W W W L L

West Indies:  L L W W W

BAN vs WI Head-to-Head in T20Is

Bangladesh and the West Indies have taken on each other in 21 T20 Internationals, with the latter dominating this contest. The Caribbean side has won 11 games compared to the nine games won by Bangladesh, alongside two games ending without a result. In Bangladesh, the visitors have dominated one-sidedly with six wins compared to Bangladesh’s only two wins. So, the Caribbean side will have a moral advantage in the third and last T20I of the series.

Pitch and Weather

The Chattogram surface is expected to be a typical subcontinental T20 track. It might be a bit dry, offering true bounce with some grip for the bowlers as the game progresses.

The weather in Chattogram on Friday will be clear and humid, with the temperature hovering around 29 degrees Celsius, perfect for cricket under lights.

Team News

Bangladesh might make a few changes in their middle order after failing to chase a target in the second T20I. Besides that, they are also expected to reshuffle their batting order and keep the same playing XI.

Speaking of the Caribbean side, they are expected to go ahead with the unchanged playing XI, considering the winning combination from the first two T20Is of the series. So, they are unlikely to make any change in their final lineup for this game.

Bangladesh Probable XI: Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das (C&WK), Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Shamim Hossain, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman.

West Indies Probable XI: Brandon King, Alick Athanaze, Shai Hope (C&WK), Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Khary Pierre, Akeal Hosein, Jayden Seales.

Broadcasting Platforms

The third and last T20I of the three-match series, between Bangladesh and West Indies, will be digitally streamed live on the FanCode app and website.