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West Indies successful the T20Is in opposition to Bangladesh earlier this week was good news for his or her followers, however the fashion and chutzpah coming again is what they need because the tour goes into the ODI leg from Sunday.
The guests will, nevertheless, be relieved to be taking part in the one-day format, the place they’ve had some success within the latest previous. Bangladesh are coming off collection wins in opposition to Afghanistan and South Africa earlier this 12 months. It additionally put them on prime of the ICC ODI Super League for just a few months. The win in South Africa was historic in itself as they beat the hosts away from dwelling for the primary time throughout codecs.
Shamarh Brooks and Shai Hope have been their finest batters just lately on this format and they’re going to depend on Akeal Hosein and Alzarri Joseph within the bowling division. However, Pooran would need the newcomers like Kyle Mayers to step up in ODIs, after having achieved nicely within the Tests and T20Is.
The collection offers a possibility for West Indies to rebuild their ODI facet whereas Bangladesh can be seeking to get better from the defeats to date and notch up their first win on the tour. Given this collection will not be half of the ODI Super League, they may have extra freedom to be fearless.
Form information
West Indies LLLWW (Last 5 accomplished matches; most up-to-date first)
Bangladesh WLWLW
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Tamim Iqbal additionally has a serious job at hand. After taking a break between the Tests and T20Is, the opener-cum-captain has joined the squad in Guyana, now with the duty of lifting the temper within the facet. Bangladesh have not received a match since Tamim led them to a 2-1 collection win in South Africa. Under him, Bangladesh have improved as an ODI facet and the group can be hoping to get again to successful methods.
Team news
West Indies (possible): 1 Shai Hope (wk), 2 Kyle Mayers, 3 Shamarh Brooks, 4 Keacy Carty, 5 Nicholas Pooran (capt), 6 Rovman Powell, 7 Akeal Hosein, 8 Alzarri Joseph, 9 Romario Shepherd, 10 Gudakesh Motie, 11 Jayden Seales
Anamul Haque will most certainly get the No. 3 spot since no different choices can be found. Mahmudullah may bat a bit increased, leaving Nurul Hasan and Mosaddek Hossain within the center and decrease-center order.
Bangladesh (possible): 1 Tamim Iqbal (capt), 2 Litton Das, 3 Anamul Haque, 4 Mahmudullah, 5 Afif Hossain, 6 Nurul Hasan (wk), 7 Mosaddek Hossain, 8 Mehidy Hasan Miraz, 9 Taskin Ahmed, 10 Shoriful Islam, 11 Mustafizur Rahman
Pitch and circumstances
Apart from offering early motion for the quick bowlers, the Providence Stadium could be batting pleasant. Rain is forecast for many of the day.
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Quotes
“Losing is no fun. We want to end the West Indies tour on a high. I think everyone wants to finish well.”
Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal seems to show a nook as a troublesome tour nears its shut.
Mohammad Isam is ESPNcricinfo’s Bangladesh correspondent. @isam84