West Indies Bat First in Chattogram; Bangladesh Exclude Mahedi

In the first T20I match in Chattogram, West Indies captain Shai Hope opted to bat first after winning the toss against Bangladesh. This decision aligns with the trend seen on the Chattogram pitch, which tends to favor teams batting initially.

West Indies Team Strategy

West Indies has assembled a robust batting lineup. Their opening pair includes Brandon King and Alick Athanaze, both known for their ODI performances. The team also features a seasoned middle order. This includes players like Roston Chase and Sherfane Rutherford, complemented by all-rounders Jason Holder and Romario Shepherd.

• Opening Batsmen: Brandon King, Alick Athanaze
• Middle Order: Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell
• All-Rounders: Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd

Bangladesh’s Lineup Changes

In contrast, Bangladesh opted for a shorter batting lineup. Rishad Hossain was elevated to the number seven position, a decision reflecting his impressive performance in recent ODIs. Rishad scored 68 runs at a strike rate of 206.06, making him the standout performer among those batting more than 10 runs.

Notably, Bangladesh has chosen not to include Mahedi Hasan, a regular in their bowling attack who typically opens the bowling.

• Bangladesh Batting Order:
  • 1. Tanzid Hasan
  • 2. Saif Hassan
  • 3. Litton Das (Captain, Wicketkeeper)
  • 4. Towhid Hridoy
  • 5. Nurul Hasan
  • 6. Shamim Hossain
  • 7. Rishad Hossain
  • 8. Nasum Ahmed
  • 9. Tanzim Hasan Sakib
  • 10. Taskin Ahmed
  • 11. Mustafizur Rahman

Match Expectations

With West Indies batting first, spectators can expect a competitive performance aimed at setting a challenging target. Conversely, Bangladesh will need to harness their bowling strength, despite the absence of Mahedi Hasan, to contain the West Indies batting lineup effectively.

The match promises to be an exciting contest in Chattogram, where pitch conditions will play a critical role in determining the outcome.