Cricket’s unforgiving spotlight returns to Jamaica where West Indies and Bangladesh prepare for a second Test that could define their respective seasons.
After a crushing 201-run defeat in the series opener, Bangladesh confronts the harsh reality of their continued international struggles, while West Indies seeks to consolidate renewed momentum.
The first Test laid bare Bangladesh’s systematic weaknesses after their batting lineup crumbled under sustained pace pressure. Alzarri Joseph, Kemar Roach, and Shamar Joseph dismantled Bangladesh’s top and middle order with ruthless pace bowling.
Bangladesh’s batsmen averaged a poor 22.41 runs per wicket as only Jaker Ali, in the second innings, scored a decent 31, and Mehidy Hasan Miraz scored 45. The West Indies’ bowling line-up averaged under 17 runs per wicket which was a stark contrast to how big the two teams are apart.
Bangladesh must regroup its technical approach or face another embarrassing defeat. West Indies on the other hand after their first home Test win in over two-and-a-half years will look to seal a series win.
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WI vs BAN Weather Report And Pitch Report Of Sabina Park– 2nd Test, Bangladesh tour of West Indies 2024
WI vs BAN Weather Report Of Sabina Park
The second WI vs BAN Test will take place at Sabina Park in Jamaica.
Weather over Kingston, Jamaica, may pose a cricket challenge when playing at 31°C accompanied by high humidity at 78%, making it sweltering.
Precipitation chances stand at 70%, which may cause significant thunderstorms that will easily break the game with multiple delay interruptions.
Light winds are at 5 km/h and are not expected to greatly affect play. These weather conditions of course suggest an unpredictable match scenario, where teams are caught off guard by interruptions.
WI vs BAN Pitch Report
Here are the stats of the Sabina Park, Jamaica
| Matches Played | 55 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 18 |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 22 |
| Average First Innings Score | 317 |
| Average Second Innings Score | 332 |
| Average 3rd innings score | 235 |
| Average 4th innings score | 149 |
| Highest Total recorded | 849 (England) |
| Lowest Total recorded | 47 (West Indies) |
| Highest Score chased | 212/3 (By West Indies vs Sri Lanka) |
Sabina Park in Jamaica has witnessed dramatic Test cricket battles. It has presented varied challenges to teams, hosting 55 Tests in its history, with 22 victories favoring the teams bowling first, as opposed to 18 for those setting a target.
First-innings total average 317, while fourth-innings struggles are evident with a low average of 149, highlighting the difficulty of chasing on a deteriorating surface.
England’s monumental 849 against the West Indies in 1930 remains the highest total, contrasting sharply with the lowest, 47 by the same hosts against England in 2004.
The few times it saw chases were worth remembering when the West Indies successfully executed the highest chase of 212 against Sri Lanka, while the tightest defense was by the West Indies when they were on the receiving end with 219 versus India.
Conclusion
The weather may disrupt the match for WI vs BAN and it is likely to throw out a match with some interruptions.