West Indies will head to the 2nd ODI match against Bangladesh in St Kitts with their lead at 1-0 following an edge-of-the-seat first match that saw them win by five wickets.
This victory was made possible by Sherfane Rutherford who made his first century in One Day International (ODI) cricket and helped West Indies chase a stiff target of 295 runs that ended their 11 consecutive defeats against the Bangla Tigers.
The second ODI will be another thrilling cricket encounter. There is a lot at stake for Bangladesh as they aim to draw level in the series while West Indies seeks to capitalize on their momentum going forward.
Bangladesh made a decent start with the bat as Mehidy Hasan Miraz scored 74 runs and Mahmudullah struck a quickfire half-century.
However, more will be required in terms of consistency from this team if they have to draw level.
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WI vs BAN Team Analysis
West Indies
Shai Hope will be leading the West Indies team in the 2nd WI vs BAN ODI.
Bangladesh
Mehidy Hasan Miraz will be leading Bangladesh in the 2nd WI vs BAN ODI.
WI vs BAN Key Factors
Pitch Conditions
Warner Park in Basseterre is expected to favor batters early in the ODI contest, offering a flat surface ideal for stroke play and power hitting. As the game progresses, the pitch may gradually deteriorate, making it more challenging to time shots effectively.
Spinners and slower bowlers are likely to come into play in the latter stages, capitalizing on the pitch’s changing nature. Teams winning the toss might prefer to bat first, aiming to exploit the favorable early conditions and set a formidable target.
Form and Fitness
Both teams will have a full squad to choose from in the 2nd WI vs BAN ODI.
Tactical Acumen
West Indies:
West Indies should continue to build on the momentum of 1st ODI. The form of West Indian left-hander Sheridan Rutherford is absolutely crucial and Shai Hope and Greaves should be very instrumental.
Spinners seem like they could be the key factors on a track that may turn out to be slow; hence, selecting them judiciously will prevent Bangladesh from scoring a lot in the middle to the end overs
Bangladesh
The visitors must address their fielding lapses and focus on breaking partnerships early. Their fast bowlers showed promise but need better death-over execution. Batters like Tanzid and Mahmudullah must anchor longer while accelerating efficiently, especially in the final overs, to post a defendable total.
WI vs BAN Match Prediction- 2nd ODI, Bangladesh tour of West Indies 2024
WI vs BAN Score Prediction
| Team | 1st Innings | 2nd Innings |
| WI | 230-290 | 210-270 |
| BAN | 200-270 | 190-250 |
WI vs BAN Key Players
WI: Shai Hope, Brandon King, Alzarri Joseph, Sherfane Rutherford, Jayden Seales, and Romario Shepherd are the key players for the West Indies.
BAN: Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Litton Das, Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Mahmudullah, and Taskin Ahmed are key players for visitors.
Best Batsman Prediction
Who will score the most runs for WI in the match: Shai Hope or Brandon King
Who will score the most runs for BAN in the match: Mehidy Hasan Miraz or Litton Das
Best Bowler Prediction
Who will pick the most wickets for WI in the match: Jayden Seales or Alzarri Joseph
Who will pick the most wickets for BAN in the match: Taskin Ahmed or Nahid Rana
Conclusion – Who will win the match?
Sherfane Rutherford is playing very well while Shai Hope remains outstanding in batting hence they have a strong side that can chase any target or set good enough runs to win.
Their aggressive style is always supported by the favorable conditions at home in St Kitts, whilst Alzarri Joseph and Romario Shepherd’s bowling unit seems capable enough to limit the middle-order batters of Bangladesh.
Therefore, it is likely that the host nation will utilize its current form so as to win convincingly.