Finally, 2015 semi-finalist South Africa register their first win in the 12th edition of Cricket World Cup, though it came late but just at the right time, and what goes their way is the explosive opener duo have eventually started to move on.
Match 23 of ICC CWC 2019 will witness two off-tracked sides, Bangladesh and West Indies take on each other.
Both the teams have so far played good cricket but somehow haven’t managed to seal victories, and are losing on minute gaffes. When these two take the field on Monday, it is expected at least a team will put to an end to their continual dissatisfactions.
Head to Head story indicates West Indies as clear favorites, as Bangladesh has never defeated West Indies in World Cup history in limited four matches played. Moreover, West Indies has registered a sound win every time which surely put the weight of favoring one side on the Caribbean side.
In end with both the teams seeking a revival, it is expected to be a cracker of a game.
Match Details
West Indies vs Bangladesh, Match 23
17 June, 3:00 PM IST
The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton
Pitch and Weather Report
The day is expected to start with sunshine with cloudy intervals in the latter part.
Sun is expected to stay out for the most part.
It is expected to be a high scoring game.
Squads
West Indies
Jason Holder (c), Fabian Allen, Darren Bravo, Shannon Gabriel, Shimron Hetmyer, Evin Lewis, Nicholas Pooran, Andre Russell, Carlos Brathwaite, Sheldon Cottrell, Chris Gayle, Shai Hope (wk), Ashley Nurse, Kemar Roach, Oshane Thomas.
Bangladesh
Mashrafe Mortaza (c), Abu Jayed, Liton Das (wk), Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hasan, Mohammad Mithun (wk), Mohammad Saifuddin, Mosaddek Hossain, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mustafizur Rahman, Rubel Hossain, Sabbir Rahman, Shakib Al Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Tamim Iqbal.
Team News
West Indies
After losing due to some missed opportunities Caribbean’s will look to grab the these, to get the side back on track.
Tough West Indies have an aggressive batting line-up, but the batting order has so far not been able to live up to the expectations, as sudden collapse has been an issue for them.
With just a single win in four games and passing through time, they have a lot worse than this as they received injury scares in Andre Russell and Sheldon Cottrell.
Though both are expected to take the field as West Indies eye resurgence and a semi-final spot.
Bangladesh
Bangladesh has so far been a lot dependable on Shakib-al Hasan, and considerably on Mushfiqur Rahim too.
Skipper Mashrafe Mortaza will hope for an improved bowling performance after bowlers leaking too many runs in the game against England.
Bangladesh defeated West Indies in tri-series just before the World Cup, which might provide them a confidence boost when they take on West Indies on Monday.
Mushfiqur Rahim was injured during a practice session, and his chances to represent the side are still blurred, and eventually, if worse happens then Tamim Iqbal and Soumya Sarkar have a lot do.
Fantasy Prediction
Nicolas Pooran, Shai Hope, Mahmudullah, Tamim Iqbal, Soumya Sarkar, Chris Gayle, Shakib-al-Hasan, Jason Holder, Mohammad Saifuddin, Mehidy Hasan, Shannon Gabriel. Captain: Shakib-al-Hasan, Vice Captain: Nicolas Pooran.
