The Windies will take on Bangladesh in the decider of the three-match T20 International series. The series is leveled at 1-1 and thus an exciting decider could be on the cards. Sportzwiki brings you the Match Preview.
The Windies were able to take the Test series under their bag. However, Bangladesh was able to bounce back in the One Day International series as they clinched it by 2-1. Thus, whosoever team will win the T20I decider will not only bag the T20I series but also will take the honors of 2-1 as far as the overall tour is concerned.
The Windies will like to go out all guns blazing.
Meanwhile, Tamim Iqbal who was the hero of the ODI series scored a fine 74 in the second T20I to get back Bangladesh into the contest. Furthermore, Shakib Al Hasan was able to play the captain’s knock as he scored a quickfire 60 to power Bangladesh score to 171 runs. Nazmul Hasan was able to take three wickets.
In fact, Tamim Iqbal has claimed that the pressure is on the home side.
Bangladesh will want their experienced players to come up good.
On the other hand, Ashley Nurse has been the biggest positive for the Windies as the spinner has scalped regular wickets. Meanwhile, the Windies kept losing wickets at regular intervals as they lagged behind in the run-chase. Thus, the batting unit will like to come up with a better performance in the all-important match of the series.
Andre Fletcher and Rovman Powell both scored 43 however the hosts were behind the eight ball. Thus, the Windies will want their big players like Andre Russell to be at the top of their game.
There is no denying the fact that the Windies are a top side in the shortest format of the game. Thus, Bangladesh will be delighted if they can get the better off the home side on their own turf.
On the other hand, Carlos Brathwaite led side will like to deliver a better effort. They didn’t tick the right boxes in the second T20I and would like to improve their performance.
Date and Time: 6th August 2018, 5:30 AM IST.
Venue: Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, Lauderhill, Florida.
Weather Conditions: There is a prediction of some showers in the daytime. However, the match should be clear of an uninterrupted proceeding.
Pitch Conditions: The spinners of both the teams had a good outing in the last match. Thus, the spin battery can expect a same kind of treatment from the track.
Windies Predicted XI: Andre Fletcher, Evin Lewis, Andre Russell, Marlon Samuels, Rovman Powell, Denesh Ramdin (wk), Carlos Brathwaite (c), Ashley Nurse, Samuel Badree, Keemo Paul, Kesrick Williams.
Bangladesh Predicted XI: Tamim Iqbal, Soumya Sarkar, Liton Das, Shakib Al Hasan (c), Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mahmudullah, Ariful Haque, Nazmul Islam, Abu Hider Rony, Rubel Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman.