WI vs BAN Match Prediction- 2nd Test, Bangladesh tour of West Indies 2024

The West Indies will look to clinch the series when they take on Bangladesh in the second and final Test in Sabina Park in Kingston. The hosts dominated the first Test in Antigua, winning by a comprehensive 201 runs, their first Test victory on home soil in over two years.

Bangladesh’s batting woes continued especially showing their vulnerability against short-pitched bowling which was exploited by the West Indies pace attack.

While Taskin Ahmed’s six-wicket haul in the second innings offered a glimmer of hope, their batting collapses in both innings ultimately sealed their fate.

Justin Greaves’ maiden Test century and a solid contribution from Kemar Roach set the West Indies to a formidable first innings total.

WI vs BAN Team Analysis

West Indies

Bangladesh

Mehdi Hasan Miraz leads Bangladesh in the second test with redemption in mind after struggling through a resiliently unsuccessful performance during the last match

WI vs BAN Key Factors

Pitch Conditions

The 2nd test between of West Indies vs Bangladesh series will be played at Sabina Park, Kingston. Sabina Park was once known for hard and fast pitches. Now, it is batsman-friendly initially, but the dry, uneven pitch will increasingly support spinners and slower bowlers, posing technical challenges to batsmen as the match progresses.

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Form and Fitness

Mushfiqur Rahim and Najmul Hossain Shanto are out of the WI vs BAN Test matches. Rahim fractured the tip of his left index finger while wicketkeeping during the first ODI against Afghanistan in Sharjah on November 6 and Shanto is suffering from Groin Strain. West Indies will have a full squad to choose from.

Tactical Acumen

West Indies have set the tone for the second Test with a tactical masterclass in the first Test. A patient declaration at 450/9 led by Justin Greaves’ maiden hundred and Kemar Roach’s crucial 47 showed their strategy of building big partnerships under pressure. Their bowlers complemented this approach by targeting Bangladesh’s lower-order vulnerabilities with a barrage of short-pitched deliveries from Alzarri Joseph and Jayden Seales.

Bangladesh’s decision to declare 269/9, 181 runs behind clearly showed a defensive psyche, perhaps with a view to avoid losing their tailenders.

The hosts look likely to stay with a short-ball approach to Bangladesh’s vulnerable middle order in the second Test. The visitors must find their batting solution to even have a challenge for the host.

WI vs BAN Match Prediction- 2nd Test, Bangladesh tour of West Indies 2024

WI vs BAN Score Prediction

If West Indies bats first

If Bangladesh bats first

WI vs BAN – Players to perform prediction

WI: Kraigg Brathwaite, Joshua Da Silva, Justin Greaves, Shamar Joseph, Alzarri Joseph, and Jayden Seales are the key players for the West Indies.

BAN: Jaker Ali, Hasan Mahmud, Litton Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mominul Haque, and Nahid Rana are key players for visitors.

Best Batsman Prediction

Who will score the most runs for WI in the match: Kraigg Brathwaite or Justin Greaves

Who will score the most runs for BAN in the match: Mominul Haque or Mehidy Hasan Miraz

Best Bowler Prediction

Who will pick the most wickets for WI in the match: Alzarri Joseph or Jayden Seales

Who will pick the most wickets for BAN in the match: Hasan Mahmud or Taskin Ahmed

Conclusion – Who will win the match?

West Indies are favorites to clinch this match as the host have showed potency with bat and ball both while the Visitors have lot of chink in their Armour which are likely to be exploited by the Windies pacer.