Bangladesh vs. West Indies: Tri-Series Finals Preview

Bangladesh vs. West Indies: Tri-Series Finals Preview

Bangladesh and West Indies meet in the finals of the tri-series also involving Ireland on Friday at Dublin. Bangladesh are unbeaten in the tri-series so far while West Indies have lost both their matches so far against Bangladesh. But they are formidable unit and have a fiery batting line-up which could test Bangladesh in the finals. 

Weather and Pitch conditions: The Dublin wicket has produced some high-scoring matches so far this series and we could be in for another 280-plus total.

Player Recommendations:

Wicket-keeper: Shai Hope (10.5 credits)

The wicket-keeper batsman has been in brilliant form this tournament and has topped the run charts with 396 runs in 4 matches. A different beast at the top of the order, Hope will be a major threat to Bangladesh's surge to the trophy. 

Batsman: Tamim Iqbal (10 cr)

Tamim has found form at a crucial time ahead of the World Cup and is a veteran batsman with tons of experience in this format. A valuable top-order batsman who is both reliable and aggressive, Tamim will be a key player for Bangladesh in the finals.

All-Rounder: Jason Holder (10 cr)

Jason Holder hasn't turned up so far this tournament and has just two wickets in four matches. But these big matches are a good time for big players to turn up and Holder is an assured and composed player with great temperament. Expect him to find his form ahead of the World Cup.

Bowler: Mustafizur Rahman (8.5 cr)

He has played just

Bangladesh and West Indies meet in the finals of the tri-series also involving Ireland on Friday at Dublin. Bangladesh are unbeaten in the tri-series so far while West Indies have lost both their matches so far against Bangladesh. But they are formidable unit and have a fiery batting line-up which could test Bangladesh in the finals. 

Weather and Pitch conditions: The Dublin wicket has produced some high-scoring matches so far this series and we could be in for another 280-plus total.

Player Recommendations:

Wicket-keeper: Shai Hope (10.5 credits)

The wicket-keeper batsman has been in brilliant form this tournament and has topped the run charts with 396 runs in 4 matches. A different beast at the top of the order, Hope will be a major threat to Bangladesh's surge to the trophy. 

Batsman: Tamim Iqbal (10 cr)

Tamim has found form at a crucial time ahead of the World Cup and is a veteran batsman with tons of experience in this format. A valuable top-order batsman who is both reliable and aggressive, Tamim will be a key player for Bangladesh in the finals.

All-Rounder: Jason Holder (10 cr)

Jason Holder hasn't turned up so far this tournament and has just two wickets in four matches. But these big matches are a good time for big players to turn up and Holder is an assured and composed player with great temperament. Expect him to find his form ahead of the World Cup.

Bowler: Mustafizur Rahman (8.5 cr)

He has played just two matches this series but has six wickets and is threatening for a permanent spot in the playing XI. An uncanny customer, Mustafizur could be the key to containing Windies' big hitters. 

Captain: Shai Hope

Vice-Captain: Jason Holder

Predicted Playing XI:

West Indies: Shai Hope, Darren Bravo, Jonathan Carter, Roston Chase, Sunil Ambris, Fabian Allen, Jason Holder, Ashley Nurse, Kemar Roach, Sheldon Cottrell and Raymon Reifer

Bangladesh: Tamim Iqbal, Soumya Sarkar, Mohammad Mithun, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah Riyad, Mehidy Hasan, Abu Jayed, Mashrafe Mortaza, Mustafizur Rahman, Sabbir Rahman

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