Match Overview:
- Match: West Indies Women vs Bangladesh Women, 2nd ODI
- Date & Time: Tuesday, January 21, 11:30 PM IST
- Venue: Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts
1st ODI Summary:
- Result: West Indies Women won by 9 wickets.
- Bangladesh Women Batting: Bangladesh posted 198/9 in 50 overs. Sharmin Akhter was the top scorer with 42 runs.
- West Indies Women Batting: Hayley Matthews anchored the chase with a brilliant 104* off 93 balls, while Qiana Joseph supported with 70 off 79 balls. West Indies chased down the target in just 31.4 overs.
WI-W vs BAN-W: 2nd ODI Team Previews
West Indies Women (WI-W) Preview:
- Captain: Hayley Matthews
- Key Players: Hayley Matthews, Qiana Joseph, Deandra Dottin, Cherry Ann Fraser, Afy Fletcher
- Strengths: West Indies Women showcased excellent all-round performance in the first ODI. Their batting, led by Matthews, is in great form, and the bowlers, especially Dottin and Fraser, made a significant impact. The team has depth in both batting and bowling, and they are favorites to win this second match.
- Key Player: Hayley Matthews – After scoring a match-winning 104* in the first ODI, Matthews will be critical with both bat and ball.
Bangladesh Women (BAN-W) Preview:
- Captain: Nigar Sultana
- Key Players: Sharmin Akhter, Murshida Khatun, Nigar Sultana, Nahida Akter
- Weaknesses: Bangladesh Women had a tough time in the first ODI, managing just 198/9 despite being given the opportunity to bat first. Their batting is fragile, with only Sharmin Akhter contributing with a solid 42 runs. The bowlers could not make any significant breakthroughs either.
- Key Player: Sharmin Akhter – Bangladesh will need Akhter to anchor the innings again and provide a solid foundation.
WI-W vs BAN-W 2nd ODI: Playing XIs
West Indies Women (WI-W) Predicted XI:
- Hayley Matthews (c)
- Qiana Joseph
- Shemaine Campbelle (wk)
- Deandra Dottin
- Jannillea Glasgow
- Aaliyah Alleyne
- Mandy Mangru
- Shabika Gajnabi
- Afy Fletcher
- Cherry Ann Fraser
- Karishma Ramharack
Bangladesh Women (BAN-W) Predicted XI:
- Fargana Hoque
- Murshida Khatun
- Sharmin Akhter
- Nigar Sultana (c & wk)
- Sobhana Mostary
- Shorna Akter
- Marufa Akter
- Nahida Akter
- Rabeya Khan
- Sultana Khatun
- Sanjida Akter Meghla
Pitch Report:
- Venue: Warner Park, St Kitts
- Pitch Type: Flat, with good batting conditions. The pitch has historically favored the batters, and teams can expect high-scoring games.
- Conditions: The fast outfield will help the batsmen to score quickly, and the wicket offers little help for the fast bowlers. Spinners can expect some grip in the middle overs, but overall, it’s a batter-friendly track.
- Toss Prediction: The team winning the toss is likely to bowl first, as the wicket might offer a bit of help for the bowlers early on, and batting second tends to be easier on this track.
Expected First Innings Score: 270+ (A score around 280-300 should be a par total).
Weather Report:
- Temperature: 26°C, with a slight breeze from the East.
- Rain Probability: Low (0% to 20% chance of rain during the match).
- Wind Speed: Moderate wind at around 10-12 kph, with winds blowing from the east.
Match Prediction:
- Winner Prediction: West Indies Women
- Reasoning: After a dominant performance in the first ODI, West Indies Women are in excellent form and will have the home advantage. Their batting, led by Matthews and Joseph, is strong, and their bowling, with the likes of Dottin and Fraser, was impactful. Bangladesh Women need to improve drastically, especially in batting, if they are to challenge the West Indies. Given the current form and match-up, West Indies Women are favorites to win the second ODI and seal the series.
Key Takeaways:
- West Indies Women are in strong form with both bat and ball, and their previous victory was clinical.
- Bangladesh Women have to turn things around, with improved batting and more impact from their bowlers if they are to keep the series alive.
Prediction: West Indies Women to win the 2nd ODI.