3rd T20I: West Indies Women vs Bangladesh Women | Squads | Players to Watch | Fantasy Playing XI | Live Streaming | Pitch Report

The Bangladesh women’s cricket team is currently touring the Caribbean for their maiden bilateral series against the West Indies. After a closely contested One-Day International (ODI) series, which the hosts won 2-1, West Indies have carried their dominance into the Twenty20 International (T20I) series as well.

3rd T20I: West Indies Women vs Bangladesh Women | Squads | Players to Watch | Fantasy Playing XI | Live Streaming | Pitch Report
3rd T20I: West Indies Women vs Bangladesh Women | Squads | Players to Watch | Fantasy Playing XI | Live Streaming | Pitch Report

In the must-win second T20I, Bangladesh opted to bowl first after winning the toss. However, the West Indies batters came out all guns blazing, maintaining an aggressive scoring rate of nearly 10 runs per over. They posted a mammoth total of 201/6, which proved far beyond Bangladesh’s reach as they managed only 95/9. With a commanding 106-run victory, their biggest in the format, West Indies sealed the series with an unassailable 2-0 lead.

The third and final T20I between West Indies Women and Bangladesh Women is set to take place on February 1, 2025, at 3:30 AM IST at Warner Park, St Kitts.

Squads:

West Indies Women’s Cricket Team:

Hayley Matthews (C), Shemaine Campbelle, Mandy Mangru, Qiana Joseph, Deandra Dottin, Chinelle Henry, Aaliyah Alleyne, Zaida James, Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack, Cherry-Ann Fraser, Shabika Gajnabi, Nerissa Crafton, Jannillea Glasgow, Ashmini Munisar

Bangladesh Women’s Cricket Team:

Nigar Sultana (C), Sharmin Akhter, Fargana Hoque, Fahima Khatun, Sultana Khatun, Shorna Akter, Murshida Khatun, Marufa Akter, Sobhana Mostary, Nahida Akter, Dilara Akter, Tej Nehar, Lata Mondal, Rabeya Khan, Fariha Islam, Shanjida Akther Maghla

Players to watch out:

Hayley Matthews:

The 26-year-old West Indies captain continues to shine with both bat and ball. In T20Is, she has amassed 2651 runs in 104 innings at a strike rate of 114.07 while also claiming 108 wickets in 106 matches. She has been instrumental in the series, scoring 60 (54) and taking 1/36 in the first T20I*, followed by 27 (18) and 2/6 in the second match. Her explosive batting and effective off-spin make her a true match-winner.

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Afy Fletcher:

The experienced 37-year-old leg-spinner has played 92 T20Is, picking up 89 wickets at an impressive average of 20.04. She delivered key performances in the series, registering 1/30 in the first T20I and 2/21 in the second.

Fahima Khatun:

A 32-year-old leg-spinner, Fahima has taken 60 wickets in 91 T20Is, with the best of 4/8. She has been a standout performer for Bangladesh, claiming 2/15 in the first match and 3/38 in the second.

Sharmin Akhter:

The 29-year-old opening batter has accumulated 305 runs in 21 T20Is, with the highest score of 38. She has been getting good starts but is yet to convert them into big scores. She scored 37 in the first T20I and 22 in the second.

Pitch:

Warner Park, St Kitts, offers a balanced surface with assistance for both pacers and spinners. Early on, fast bowlers can extract some movement, while spinners find turn as the match progresses. Batting won’t be easy, and shot selection will be crucial. A competitive total would require patient accumulation rather than outright aggression. The average score at the venue is 135.

Weather:

Cloudy conditions are expected, with a temperature of 25°C and humidity around 80%. The overcast skies could aid bowlers early on, while dew in the second innings might make chasing slightly easier.

Fantasy Playing XI:

Hayley Matthews, Nigar Sultana, Deandra Dottin, Fahima Khatun, Chinelle Henry, Aaliyah Alleyne, Shorna Akter, Afy Fletcher, Marufa Akter, Nahida Akter, Karishma Ramharack

Match details:

Date: February 1, 2025

Time: 3:30 AM IST

Venue: Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts

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Broadcast: In India, the match will be live streamed on the FanCode app.

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