The three-match T20I series between West Indies and Bangladesh will be getting underway on Monday (December 16). The game is scheduled to be played at the Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown, St Vincent from 5:30 AM IST.
After thrashing Bangladesh in the ODI series, the high-flying hosts would be looking to make the most of the momentum. Bangladesh, on the other hand, will be desperate to turn things around after being blanked 3-0 in the ODIs.
In the third and final ODI, West Indies thrashed Bangladesh by four wickets. After Bangladesh posted 321/5 in 50 overs, West Indies chased down the total inside 46 overs to complete a whitewash. With both the teams now set for the first T20I, here are all the predictions for the game.
WI vs BAN Match Prediction- 1st T20I, Bangladesh tour of West Indies 2024:
WI vs BAN Key Factors
Pitch Conditions
The 1st WI vs BAN T20I will be taking place at the Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown, St Vincent. The venue is not known for producing high-scoring contests. The average first innings total at the Arnos Vale Ground is a modest 133 runs. No team has managed to touch the 160-run mark at the venue so far.
Conditions will not be easy for the batsmen in the first T20I and the contest is likely to be a low-scoring one. Bowlers will be looking to make the most of the conditions while batsmen will be keen to overcome the challenging conditions.
Form and Fitness
West Indies have suffered an injury blow ahead of the first T20I. Opening batsman Evin Lewis has been ruled out of the series due to an injury he suffered in the second ODI. He has been replaced by Andre Fletcher in the team. There are no injury concerns for Bangladesh so far.
Score Prediction
| Team | 1st innings | 2nd innings |
| WI | 140-150 | 130-140 |
| BAN | 130-140 | 120-130 |
WI vs BAN Players to perform prediction
WI – Brandon King, Rovman Powell, Nicholas Pooran, and Romario Shepherd will be the key players for the West Indies.
BAN – Soumya Sarkar, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Litton Das, Jaker Ali, and Taskin Ahmed will be the key players for Bangladesh.
WI vs BAN Best Batsman Prediction
Who will score the most runs for WI in the match: Nicholas Pooran or Brandon King
Who will score the most runs for BAN in the match: Soumya Sarkar or Mehidy Hasan Miraz
WI vs BAN Best Bowler Prediction
Who will pick the most wickets for WI in the match: Alzarri Joseph or Akeal Hosein
Who will pick the most wickets for BAN in the match: Taskin Ahmed or Mehidy Hasan Miraz
Conclusion – Who will win the Match?
West Indies will start the game as firm favorites and are expected to beat Bangladesh in the upcoming first T20I. The current form as well as the home conditions are in the West Indies’ favour and they will be looking to make the most of it.
Bangladesh, on the other hand, will be desperate to spring a surprise after being whitewashed in the ODIs.