West Indies vs Bangladesh Match Prediction, 3rd T20I Today Cricket Preview: Who will win?

West Indies vs Bangladesh Match Information: The 3rd T20I between West Indies and Bangladesh will take place on December 19, 2024, at 8:00 AM local time (6:30 AM IST on December 20) in Kingstown, West Indies. This will be a night match.

Kingstown Weather Report:

Forecast: The weather at Kingstown for the match day looks favorable for a full T20I contest with mostly clear skies. Temperatures are expected to hover around 27°C with minimal chance of rain, ensuring no interruptions.

West Indies vs Bangladesh Recent Performance:

West Indies has faced a tough time in the ongoing T20I series against Bangladesh, having lost the first two matches. On December 17, 2024, they were defeated by 27 runs in the second T20I after a strong performance by Bangladesh, and in the December 15, 2024, first T20I, West Indies fell short by 7 runs despite a late push. Their form against England in November 2024 was also mixed, where they won 1 out of 3 T20I matches, with their victories and defeats being decided in tight contests (losing by 3 wickets, winning by 5 wickets, and losing by another 3 wickets).

Bangladesh, on the other hand, has been on a roll in the T20I series against West Indies. They claimed victory in both the first and second T20Is, winning by 7 runs on December 15, 2024, and 27 runs on December 17, 2024. Bangladesh's overall performance has been solid, though their recent tour of India in October 2024 was a challenging one. They lost all three T20Is in India, with heavy defeats by 133 runs, 86 runs, and a more narrow loss by 7 wickets. Despite the loss in India, Bangladesh has shown strong form in the ongoing series, indicating they are well-prepared for the upcoming match.

West Indies vs Bangladesh Key player analysis

West Indies: Rovman Powell (Captain) – Known for his explosive batting, Powell could anchor the innings.

Bangladesh: Litton Das – A key player at the top for Bangladesh, capable of scoring big in any conditions.

West Indies vs Bangladesh Playing 11:

• West Indies: Rovman Powell (C), Evin Lewis, Brandon King, Nicholas Pooran, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Obed McCoy, Kyle Mayers.

• Bangladesh: Litton Das, Tanzid Hasan, Shakib Al Hasan, Afif Hossain, Mosaddek Hossain, Mahmudullah, Taskin Ahmed, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mustafizur Rahman, Nasum Ahmed.

West Indies vs Bangladesh Head to Head:

Recent Results: Out of the last five encounters:Bangladesh has won 2 matches.West Indies has won 2 matches.Notably, Bangladesh has won the last two T20I matches in this series (1st and 2nd T20Is, December 2024).

West Indies vs Bangladesh Today Match Prediction:

West Indies vs Bangladesh Toss prediction:

• If West Indies bats first: They are expected to put up a challenging total, but with Bangladesh's balanced bowling attack, West Indies will likely score between 160-170 runs.

Match result prediction: Bangladesh to win by 5-10 runs.

• If Bangladesh bats first: Bangladesh has been in solid form with their batting depth and could target a score of around 150-160.

Match result prediction: West Indies to chase down the target, winning by 6-8 wickets.

West Indies vs Bangladesh Player Predictions:

• Best Batsman: Rovman Powell (WI) – Consistent and capable of playing the anchor role or attacking when needed.

• Best Bowler: Akeal Hosein (WI) – With his ability to control the middle overs, he could make an impact with both the ball and in the field.

• Opening Bowler's Outcome:

West Indies'Opening Bowler: Alzarri Joseph – Expected to make early breakthroughs with his pace and bounce.

Bangladesh's Opening Bowler: Mustafizur Rahman – A seasoned T20 bowler, he can strike early with his cutters and yorkers.

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West Indies vs Bangladesh Match Prediction:

West Indies is facing a strong Bangladesh side, but given their experience and home advantage, they are likely to make a strong recovery after two losses.

Who will win today match 3rd t20? Bangladesh to win by 5-10 runs or 6-8 wickets depending on who bats first.