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The eagerly anticipated white-ball series between hosts West Indies and Bangladesh kicks off on January 19, 2025, with the first One Day International (ODI) scheduled at Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts. The two sides will compete in three ODIs, followed by three Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is), promising a thrilling contest between two competitive teams.
Hayley Matthews, the all-rounder and cornerstone of West Indies cricket, will lead her side in this series. Known for her versatility and leadership qualities, Matthews will aim to set the tone for the series in both batting and bowling. On the other hand, Nigar Sultana, a reliable batter and experienced campaigner, will captain the Bangladesh team. Under her leadership, Bangladesh will look to challenge the hosts and deliver competitive performances in both formats.
Match Details: West Indies vs Bangladesh 2025, 1st ODI
- Date and Time: January 19 – 07:00 pm IST/09:30 am local/01:30 pm GMT
- Venue: Warner Park, St Kitts
Warner Park Pitch Report
The Warner Park Stadium in Basseterre, St. Kitts, is known for producing high-scoring games thanks to its batter-friendly pitch. The surface offers consistent bounce and pace, allowing batters to play their shots freely. Spinners, however, may find opportunities to make an impact by exploiting subtle changes in the pitch. Fast bowlers must rely on variations like slower balls and cutters to succeed. Considering the batting advantage, teams winning the toss often prefer to bowl first, aiming to chase under favorable conditions.
WI-W vs BD-W Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Shemaine Campbelle, Nigar Sultana Joty
- Batters: Farzana Haque, Shorna Akter, Qiana Joseph, Shabika Gajnabi
- All-rounders: Hayley Matthews, Deandra Dottin, Chinelle Henry
- Bowlers: Afy Fletcher, Nahida Akter
WI-W vs BD-W Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Hayley Matthews (c), Deandra Dottin (vc)
- Choice 2: Nigar Sultana Joty (c), Nahida Akter (vc)
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WI-W vs BD-W Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Mandy Mangru, Ashmini Munisar, Dilara Akter, Sharmin Akter Supta
WI-W vs BD-W Dream11 Team for today’s match (January 19, 1:30 pm GMT):
Squads:
West Indies: Hayley Matthews (c), Shemaine Campbelle (vice-captain), Aaliyah Alleyne, Nerissa Crafton, Deandra Dottin, Afy Fletcher, Cherry Ann Fraser, Shabika Gajnabi, Jannillea Glasgow, Chinelle Henry, Zaida James, Qiana Joseph, Mandy Mangru, Ashmini Munisar, Karishma Ramharack
Bangladesh: Nigar Sultana Joty (c), Nahida Akter, Murshida Khatun, Dilara Akter, Sharmin Akter Supta, Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Lata Mondol, Rabeya, Fahima Khatun, Fariha Islam Trisna, Sultana Khatun, Farzana Haque, Taj Nehar, Shanjida Akther Maghla, Marufa Akter.
