West Indies vs Bangladesh Preview: Team News & Prediction | 1st T20 International

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After comfortably sweeping Bangladesh in the ODIs, West Indies now look to do the same in the 20-over format, with three T20i matches to be played across the week.

Date/Time: Sunday December 15th 2024: US PST – 4:00pm / US EST – 7:00pm / Monday December 16th 2024: UK – 12:00am

Venue: Arnos Vale Playing Field, Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Weather: Cloudy, but dry with temperatures at 27c.

How To Watch On TV: UK – TNT Sports / US – Willow TV 

How To Watch Online: UK – discovery+ / US – Willow TV

West Indies Betting Analysis

A strong West Indies squad has been named for the T20i series and Nicholas Pooran is one big name in particular who will feature for the hosts. Pooran’s power and natural ability should overwhelm the Tigers’ bowling attack and backing the big-hitting left-handed to blast a score of 30+ runs is worth serious consideration by bettors.

Bangladesh Betting Analysis

On the back of a run-a-ball 73 in the third ODI, opener Soumya Sarkar will look to take that momentum gained from such an innings into this game. Sarkar’s last taste of 20 over cricket saw him named Player of the Tournament for Rangpur Riders in the Global Super League, which also took place in the West Indies. A stake in Sarkar to finish this first T20i as Bangladesh’s top batter should be weighed up.

West Indies vs Bangladesh Expert Prediction

Both teams boast a number of dangerous players within their respective line-ups, who can force the issue here. But it’s the West Indies who have the strong all-round team, just like they did in the ODI series. The Windies are likely to dominate once again despite the change of format and are expected to take this one.

West Indies vs Bangladesh Tip: West Indies to win