ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 – Bangladesh vs West Indies Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Bangladesh vs West Indies taking place? Monday 17th June – 10:30 (UK)
Where is Bangladesh vs West Indies taking place? County Ground, Taunton
What is the expected weather for Bangladesh vs West Indies? 17-18c with cloud but no rain forecast
What television channel is Bangladesh vs West Indies on in the UK? Sky Sports Cricket
Where can I stream Bangladesh vs West Indies? Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match live on Sky Go
Where can I get tickets for Bangladesh vs West Indies? Tickets are available to purchase here.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
Last meeting: Bangladesh beat West Indies by 5 wickets (D/L method)
THE TEAM NEWS
BANGLADESH
Coach: Steve Rhodes
Captain: Mashrafe Mortaza
- Bangladesh come into this match with the confidence of having won their last four games against West Indies including three in a tri-nation series in Ireland prior to the World Cup.
- Their last match against Sri Lanka was rained off without a ball being bowled and after previous results, they will know they simply have to win this match to have any chance of a final four place.
- Despite losing heavily to England in their last completed game, they could name an unchanged team which will mean star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan will play after being an injury doubt for the abandoned match.
WEST INDIES
Coach: Floyd Reifer
Captain: Jason Holder
- The pressure is firmly on the West Indies coming into this game as they bid to make up ground on the top four and this is a must-win game after they lost to England comprehensively on Friday.
- It was their batting that let them down against England when they were bowled out for just 212 and now they come up against a Bangladeshi outfit who have beaten them in their last four meetings.
- Andre Russell remains a major doubt as he continues to struggle along with a knee and wrist problem, and they could well decide to rest him here while Evin Lewis’ position is far from safe after another failure with the bat against England.
THE PREDICTION
This match is virtually a must-win game for both of these teams and they need the points to close on the top four places. Bangladesh have an outstanding record against the Windies lately having won their last four meetings and the Windies are going to have to come up with a different game plan against them. Shai Hope is the only Windies batsman to nail the Bangladeshi bowlers and a lot rests on his shoulders. The Asian outfit could just have too much here for the Windies based on recent performances in a tight match.
