Bangladesh begins their three-match ODI series against West Indies on December 8 at Warner Park, St Kitts and Nevis.
Led by Mehidy Hasan Miraz, the visitors aim to carry momentum from their Test series win. Despite missing key players Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, and Shakib Al Hasan, the Tigers will be eager to show their depth.
Afif Hossain’s return after nearly a year bolsters the batting unit, while Taskin Ahmed and Shoriful Islam will spearhead the pace attack.
The West Indies, under Shai Hope’s captaincy, face injury setbacks but have promising replacements in Marquino Mindley and Jediah Blades.
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Bangladesh squad
Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Litton Das (wk), Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Parvez Hossain Emon, Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali, Afif Hossain, Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana
Bangladesh Playing 11 vs West Indies- 1st ODI, Bangladesh tour of West Indies 2024
Openers: Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar
Tanzid Hasan and Soumya Sarkar can lead the batting charge. Tanzid, known for his aggressive stroke play, would look to capitalize on the powerplay overs and give a flying start.
Soumya Sarkar, with his experience and steady approach, is a good partner at the top. The left-handed combination of the duo is likely to challenge the West Indies bowlers and lay a strong foundation for the middle order.
Middle-order batsmen and allrounders: Parvez Hossain Emon, Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Litton Das (W), Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain
Parvez Hossain Emon who can build up tempo with his batting and Mahmudullah can settle down tough situations.
Another all-rounder and their captain Mehdi Hasan further gives solidity with bat and bowl.
In lower middle order Batsman Jaker Ali can score quickly and change the pace of the game.
While all-rounder Rishad Hossain can target hitting in the late order and use his spin in the bowling as well.
Bowlers: Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana, Taskin Ahmed
Bangladesh’s bowling lineup against West Indies would be spearheaded by experienced seamer, Taskin Ahmed, who relies mostly on pace and variation. Tanzim Hasan Sakib will aid Taskin Ahmed