WI vs BAN 2024/25, WI vs BAN 1st Test Match Preview

Large image: Bangladesh return to dreaded Antigua

Bangladesh will get their normal Caribbean welcome. They’ll play the primary Take a look at on the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua, the place they’ve opened the 2 earlier excursions with scores of 103 and 43 all out. This time, the guests are additionally with out two of their greatest batters, Mushfiqur Rahim and Najmul Hossain Shanto, so the job to sort out West Indies’ tempo and bounce will develop into that a lot more durable for an under-par batting line-up.

Jayden Seales and Shamar Joseph have the returning Alzarri Joseph to type a deadly assault. Kemar Roach can be within the squad, and given his very good file towards Bangladesh, a four-man assault might be the best way West Indies go. Add Anderson Phillip within the combine, and Bangladesh’s issues are more likely to amplify.

West Indies, then again, would really like their batting unit to fireside. The likes of Alick Athanaze, Kavem Hodge, Mikyle Louis, Keacy Carty and Justin Greaves are comparatively new to the scene however it has been a 12 months of promise for this batting line-up. They maintain the important thing for the longer term, however their prime seven have the bottom batting common amongst all groups this 12 months. West Indies have received only one out of the seven Assessments in 2024 so the batting, regardless of its lack of expertise, should now step up.

Their opponents are additionally present process a batting nightmare. South Africa brushed apart Bangladesh at house in a 2-0 defeat that may rankle for a very long time. Bangladesh’s total batting has been abnormal, and now with out Mushfiqur and Shanto, these West Indies Assessments will really feel like an uphill climb.

Two misfiring batting line-ups and spectacular quick bowling assaults may produce a decent contest. It will likely be as much as the likes of Kraigg Brathwaite and Mominul Haque to get their respective batting line-ups so as. The quick bowlers in the meantime will wish to be sure that the runs come at a premium.

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Within the highlight: Shamar Joseph and Mehidy Hasan Miraz

Shamar Joseph can be licking his lips on the prospect of getting a crack towards an inexperienced Bangladesh line-up. He has the chance for a giant end within the final Take a look at sequence of his breakthrough 12 months. Joseph began 2024 with a surprising five-wicket haul on debut in Adelaide, adopted by his well-known 7 for 68 in Brisbane. Whereas he did not have a good time towards England, having the crimson ball again in his grip may fireplace up Joseph.

Few would envy Mehidy Hasan Miraz’s job in the intervening time. Appointed vice-captain forward of the Take a look at sequence, Mehidy has to now step up as captain following Shanto’s damage. Mehidy led the aspect within the final ODI towards Afghanistan, however it is going to be a taller order towards West Indies minus Mushfiqur and Shanto. Mehidy additionally has been off-colour with the ball just lately, however the group will look as much as him for his 2024 batting heroics.

Workforce information: Who will fill the massive boots of Mushfiqur and Holder?

Justin Greaves and Alzarri Joseph are more likely to exchange Jason Holder and Gudakesh Motie as West Indies look to bolster their batting and quick bowling assault.

West Indies (possible): 1 Kraigg Brathwaite (capt), 2 Mikyle Louis, 3 Keacy Carty, 4 Alick Athanaze, 5 Kavem Hodge, 6 Justin Greaves, 7 Joshua Da Silva (wk), 8 Alzarri Joseph, 9 Jomel Warrican, 10 Jayden Seales, 11 Shamar Joseph

Litton Das will return to the aspect however there’s going to be debate about who will get the opposite batting spot within the absence of Mushfiqur and Shanto.

Bangladesh (possible): 1 Mahmudul Hasan Pleasure, 2 Shadman Islam, 3 Zakir Hasan, 4 Mominul Haque, 5 Shahadat Hossain, 6 Litton Das (wk), 7 Jaker Ali, 8 Mehidy Hasan Miraz (capt), 9 Taijul Islam, 10 Nahid Rana, 11 Hasan Mahmud

Pitch and circumstances: Rains and Tempo

The pitch on the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium historically favours quick bowling. There’s, nevertheless, rain within the forecast on all 5 days round North Sound.