Cricket Match Prediction | West Indies vs Bangladesh | 3rd ODI | Dec 12 – Will BAN get a whitewash or can save their back?

WI vs BAN Match Analysis

At 07:30 pm BST on December 12, 2024, Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts, will host the third and final ODI of a three-match ODI series between the West Indies and Bangladesh. West Indies delivered a dominant performance in the 2nd ODI of the Bangladesh tour, held in Basseterre on December 10, 2024.

Bangladesh batted first and managed to score 227 runs. In response, the West Indies chased down the target with ease, reaching 230/3 in just 36.5 overs, securing a comfortable 7-wicket victory with 79 balls to spare.

WI vs BAN Team Preview & Squads

West Indies 

West Indies chased the target of 228 in style, reaching 230/3 in 36.5 overs with a run rate of 6.24. Brandon King led the charge with a brilliant 82 off 76 balls, supported by Evin Lewis (49) and Keacy Carty (45). Shai Hope (17*) and Sherfane Rutherford (24*) finished the chase efficiently, sealing a dominant win.

Sherfane Rutherford and Keacy Carty have been standout performers for West Indies recently. Rutherford has amassed 395 runs in 8 matches at an exceptional average of 131.67 and a strike rate of 123.05. Meanwhile, Carty has scored 377 runs in 10 matches, averaging 53.86 with a steady strike rate of 85.68.

Gudakesh Motie and Alzarri Joseph have been key performers with the ball for the West Indies. Motie has claimed 13 wickets in 10 matches, maintaining an impressive economy rate of 4.41 and a strike rate of 37.84. Joseph has also taken 13 wickets in 8 matches, with a strike rate of 26.38.

West Indies Squads

West Indies

Justin Greaves, Gudakesh Motie, Romario Shepherd, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope, Amir Jangoo, Matthew Forde, Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Shimron Hetmyer, Jayden Seales, Evin Lewis, and Shamar Joseph.

Bangladesh 

Bangladesh posted 227 in 45.5 overs with a run rate of 4.95. Mahmudullah anchored the innings with 62 off 92 balls, while Tanzid Hasan contributed a brisk 46. Tanzim Hasan Sakib added a valuable 45 lower down the order. Despite these efforts, regular wickets from Jayden Seales and Gudakesh Motie kept Bangladesh’s total in check.

Soumya Sarkar and Mahmudullah have been consistent contributors to Bangladesh. Sarkar has scored 357 runs in 10 matches at an average of 44.63 and a strike rate of 93.45. Meanwhile, Mahmudullah has accumulated 253 runs in 8 matches, averaging 36.14 with a strike rate of 86.94.

Taskin Ahmed and Shoriful Islam have been key bowlers for Bangladesh. Taskin has taken 13 wickets in 6 matches, with a strong economy rate of 5.3 and a strike rate of 24.92. Shoriful Islam has claimed 11 wickets in 9 matches, maintaining an economy of 5.38 and a strike rate of 42.36.

Bangladesh Squads

Bangladesh

Rishad Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Litton Das, Nahid Rana, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nasum Ahmed, Mahmudullah, Hasan Mahmud, Tanzid Hasan, Afif Hossain, Parvez Hossain Emon, Taskin Ahmed, Soumya Sarkar, and Jaker Ali.

West Indies vs Bangladesh outfield report

Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts

We believe that both Bangladesh and the West Indies would try to bat first on Thursday because the side that bats first has won nine of the last eleven ODIs in Basseterre. During the game, Basseterre, KN is expected to have a sunny day. 

The third game is likely to be no different, and the pitch is suitable for batting.

WI vs BAN Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

Bangladesh has won three in their last five meetings, and West Indies has won two.

West Indies vs Bangladesh Prediction

Cricket analysts predict West Indies has a 55% chance of winning.

Disclaimer: This cricket prediction is based on the author’s insights and analysis. Readers should consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.