BAN vs WI Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing 11 and Pitch Report for Bangladesh tour of West Indies 2024, 1st Test
The 1st test match of the Bangladesh tour of West Indies 2024 will see Bangladesh (BAN) squaring off against West Indies (WI) at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Friday, November 22. Ahead of this exciting match, here's all you need to know about the BAN vs WI Dream11 Prediction, today's playing 11s, fantasy cricket tips and the pitch report.
Bangladesh lost their last test series to South Africa by 2-0. They will be looking forward to making a comeback in this series. West Indies, on the other hand, lost their last test series to South Africa by 1-0. They lost the last match to South Africa by 40 runs.
These two teams have played a total of 20 head-to-head test matches. West Indies have won 14 matches, while Bangladesh managed to win only 4 matches. A total of 2 matches ended in draws.
BAN vs WI Match Details
The 1st test match of the Bangladesh tour of West Indies 2024 will be played on November 22 at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua. The game is set to take place at 7:30 PM IST. The live score & commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.
BAN vs WI, 1st Test Match
Date and Time: 22nd November 2024, 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua
Pitch Report
The pitch at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua is well-balanced and has equal assistance for batters and bowlers. The toss winning team should look to bat first at this venue. The last test match played at this pitch was between West Indies and Bangladesh back in June 2022. A total of 701 runs were scored at a loss of 33 wickets.
BAN vs WI Form Guide
BAN - L L
WI - L T
BAN vs WI Probable Playing XI
BAN Playing XI
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Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Zakir Hasan, Mominul Haque, Shahadat Hossain, Litton Das (wk), Jaker Ali, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Taijul Islam, Nahid Rana, Hasan Mahmud
WI Playing XI
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Kraigg Brathwaite (c), Mikyle Louis, Keacy Carty, Alick Athanaze, Kavem Hodge, Justin Greaves, Joshua Da Silva (wk), Alzarri Joseph, Jomel Warrican, Jayden Seales, Shamar Joseph
BAN vs WI Dream11 Match Top Picks
Wicket-keeper
Litton Das
Litton Das is no doubt the best wicket-keeper pick for today's match. He has already smashed 2700 runs in 48 test matches at an average of around 35. Joshua da Silva is another good wicket-keeper option for today's match.
Batters
Najmul Hossain Shanto
Kraigg Braithwaite and Najmul Hossain Shanto are the two best batsmen picks for today's Dream11 team. Najmul Hossain Shanto has an average of 28 as he has smashed 1766 runs in 33 test matches. Keacy Carty is another good batter for today's match.
All-rounders
Mehidy Hasan Miraz
Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Kavem Hodge are the best all-rounder picks for the Dream11 team. Mehidy Hasan Miraz has smashed 1806 runs and taken 185 wickets in 49 test matches. Mominul Haque is another good all-rounder for today's match.
Bowlers
Alzarri Joseph
The top bowler picks for today's Dream11 team are Taskin Ahmed and Alzarri Joseph. Taskin Ahmed is in brilliant form and currently the backbone of the Bangladesh team. He has taken 38 wickets in 15 test matches till now. Taijul Islam is another good bowler option for today's nail-biting match.
BAN vs WI match captain and vice-captain choices
Mehidy Hasan Miraz
Mehidy Hasan Miraz is one of the most crucial picks from Bangladesh as the pitch is expected to support both spinners and batters. He will bat in the middle order and bowl a lot of overs. He has smashed 1806 runs and taken 185 wickets in 49 test matches.
Kavem Hodge
Kavem Hodge is one of the best options from the West Indies squad who will be very crucial in today's match. He will bat in the middle order and bowl a good number of overs. He has smashed 418 runs and taken 2 wickets in 7 test matches.
5 Must-Picks for BAN vs WI, 1st Test Match
Taijul Islam
Litton Das
Kavem Hodge
Najmul Hossain Shanto
Mehidy Hasan Miraz
Bangladesh vs West Indies Match Expert Tips
As the pitch is expected to be good for both batters and spinners, it is advisable to make a team keeping that in mind. Making all-rounders the captain or vice-captain is the best way to gain maximum points and win grand leagues in today's match.
Bangladesh vs West Indies Dream11 Prediction Today, Head-to-head
Wicket-keeper: L Das, J da Silva
Batters: N Hossain Shanto, K Braithwaite, K Carty
All-rounders: M Hasan Miraz, K Hodge, M Haque
Bowlers: T Islam, A Joseph, T Ahmed
Bangladesh vs West Indies Dream11 Prediction Today, Grand League
Wicket-keeper: L Das
Batters: N Hossain Shanto, K Braithwaite, A Athanaze
All-rounders: M Hasan Miraz, K Hodge, M Haque
Bowlers: T Islam, A Joseph, T Ahmed, K Roach