WI vs BAN Today Match Prediction: West Indies (WI) and Bangladesh (BAN) will compete in the 1st T20 match of the Bangladesh tour of West Indies 2024.
Who will win the first match between West Indies and Bangladesh in the Bangladesh tour of the West Indies Series? Find out in our prediction. For the WI vs. BAN match today. The cricket match between West Indies and Bangladesh will be held on Monday, December 10, at Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown.
WI vs BAN Match Details & Live Streaming
| Match | West Indies vs Bangladesh, 1st T20 Match |
|---|---|
| Venue | Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown |
| Date and Time | Monday, December 16, 05:30 AM (IST) |
| Live Stream | FanCode (app and website) |
WI vs BAN Today Match Prediction – Team Analysis
West Indies (WI)
West Indies are in good form after a strong ODI series.
T20 is their strong suit, making them tough opponents.
Johnson Charles returns as a key batter with over 7,000 T20 runs.
Captain Rovman Powell, Evin Lewis, Brandon King, and Nicholas Pooran will anchor the batting.
Keacy Carty joins the squad after a strong ODI performance.
Alzarri Joseph leads the bowling attack with excellent form.
Akeal Hosein and Romario Shepherd will support the bowling with accuracy and wicket-taking ability.
Key Players: Johnson Charles, Nicholas Pooran, Alzarri Joseph
Bangladesh (BAN)
Bangladesh is looking to bounce back after a 0-3 ODI series loss.
Litton Das‘ leadership and recent form will be crucial.
Tanzid Hasan and Jaker Ali are potential key players in the batting order.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz could make a difference with his spin bowling and lower-order batting.
Bangladesh’s bowling attack looks strong, with Taskin Ahmed and Hasan Mahmud opening.
Tanzim Hasan Sakib brings raw pace, and Rishad Hossain will provide reliable middle-over bowling.
Key Players: Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Litton Das, Taskin Ahmed
Probable Playing XIs:
West Indies:
Rovman Powell (c), Evin Lewis, Brandon King, Keacy Carty, Johnson Charles (wk), Nicholas Pooran, Justin Greaves, Alzarri Joseph, Akeal Hosein, Romario Shepherd, Obed McCoy
Bangladesh:
Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Litton Das (c), Jaker Ali (wk), Afif Hossain/ Shamim Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed
WI vs BAN 1st T20 Match Winner Prediction
Best Batters
Who will score the most runs for WI in the match: E Lewis and J Charles
Who will score the most runs for BAN in the match: T Hasan and L Das.
Best Bowlers
Who will pick the most wickets for WI in the match: O McCoy and A Joseph
Who will pick the most wickets for BAN in the match: T Hasan Sakib and T Ahmed
Scores Prediction
West Indies – 180+
Bangladesh – 160+
Who will win the Match?
- West Indies are clear favourites for the first T20I.
- Their strong ODI series win (3-0) against Bangladesh boosts their confidence.
- West Indies’ T20I record and home advantage make them even tougher.
- Bangladesh’s T20I performance this year has been disappointing.
- Bangladesh’s batting lacks depth and firepower to match West Indies’ explosive hitters.
- West Indies have a stronger squad overall.
**Expert Tips: The West Indies team will win this first T20 game.**
