Hosts West Indies and Bangladesh are slated to go head-to-head in six white-ball matches, starting with the first of three One Day Internationals (ODIs) on the 19th of January 2025, followed by the Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). The ODI series opener will be held at Warner Park, Basseterre, and will get underway at 11:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Squads:
West Indies women’s cricket team
Hayley Matthews (C), Shemaine Campbelle, Aaliyah Alleyne, Nerissa Crafton, Deandra Dottin, Afy Fletcher, Cherry Ann Fraser, Shabika Gajnabi, Jannillea Glasgow, Chinelle Henry, Zaida James, Qiana Joseph, Mandy Mangru, Ashmini Munisar, Karishma Ramharack
Bangladesh women’s cricket team
Nigar Sultana Joty (C), Nahida Akter, Murshida Khatun, Dilara Akter, Sharmin Akter Supta, Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Lata Mondol, Rabeya Khan, Fahima Khatun, Fariha Islam Trisna, Sultana Khatun, Fargana Hoque Pinky, Taj Nehar, Sanjida Akther Maghla, Marufa Akter
Players to watch out:
Hayley Matthews
The 26-year-old all-rounder, in ODIs, has amassed 2,540 runs from 84 outings, at an average of 31.35, and has scalped 103 wickets from 81 innings, at an economy rate of 4.09, with bests of 141 and 4/15. Though Hayley departed for a duck in 2 of her previous 3 ODIs, she also scored a century and scalped 3 wickets. She has enjoyed a purple patch of late and can be relied upon for the goods.
Chinelle Henry
The 29-year-old all-rounder, from 43 ODI outings, has claimed 32 wickets at an economy rate of 5.10 and has been handy with the bat, scoring 559 runs, with the highest score of 61. Fresh off a successful tour of India, where Chinelle scored 50 runs in 2 T20I innings and also claimed 3 wickets, and in her only ODI scored 61 runs, it is hoped she continues in this form, delivering all-round efforts.
Fargana Hoque Pinky
The 31-year-old opening batter has accumulated 1,679 runs from 65 ODIs, at an average of 27.98, and recorded 13 fifties and 2 centuries, with the highest score of 107. Fargana found success in the home ODI series against Ireland, notching up a hat-trick of fifties, registering scores of 61, 50, and 61. She is an experienced campaigner and can be relied upon to extend this form, leading the scoring.
Nahida Akter
The 24-year-old left-arm off-spinner has secured 59 wickets, with the best of 5/21, at an economy rate of 3.74, from 44 ODI innings and has also been more than handy with the bat on a few outings. In their recent ODI series against Ireland, Nahida produced bowling returns of 3/23, 1/32, and 2/55. She has been a consistent performer and can be trusted to produce breakthroughs.
Pitch:
Warner Park features a slow track that poses difficulties for batters, and the average score of 190 indicates the challenging conditions. Bowlers, on the other hand, benefit from these conditions, with spinners, in particular, playing a dominant role in the game.
Weather:
It will be a pleasant day for cricket in Basseterre, with no expected rain interruptions and clear skies. The temperature will be around 26°C, with moderate winds and a humidity level of 68%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Nigar Sultana Joty, Shemaine Campbelle, Fargana Hoque Pinky, Qiana Joseph, Sharmin Akter Supta, Deandra Dottin, Hayley Matthews, Chinelle Henry, Shorna Akter, Afy Fletcher, Nahida Akter
Match details:
Date – January 19, 2025
Time – 11:30 PM IST
Venue – Warner Park, Basseterre
Broadcast – The game will be available for live streaming on the FanCode app and website.
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