While the match is a unimaginative rubber for the hosts, who comprise already secured the series, it’s a extremely crucial alternative for Mehidy Hasan Miraz’s facet to steer clear of a series whitewash.
TBS File
12 December, 2024, 07:30 pm
Closing modified: 12 December, 2024, 07:32 pm
Bangladesh opted to bat first after losing the toss in the third and final ODI against the West Indies in St Kitts.
While the match is a unimaginative rubber for the hosts, who comprise already secured the series, it’s a extremely crucial alternative for Mehidy Hasan Miraz’s facet to steer clear of a series whitewash.
Despite posting a aggressive entire in the first ODI, Bangladesh fell short, whereas in the second match, their rotten efficiency with each and each bat and ball resulted in a crushing defeat. It additionally marked their first ODI series loss to the West Indies in a decade.
So to inform things round, Bangladesh made three changes to their taking half in XI. Pacers Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, and Nahid Rana were replaced by Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, and spinner Nasum Ahmed.
Here’s Nasum’s first game on the tour, whereas Taskin returns after being rested for the second match. Hasan, meanwhile, performs his first ODI since December final year.
The West Indies comprise made four changes to their XI. Alzarri Joseph returns to the facet, alongside Alick Athanaze.
Debutants Ameer Jango, a left-handed wicketkeeper-batsman, and Jedidiah Blades, a left-arm pacer, additionally create their first appearances in international cricket.
Bangladesh XI: Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Soumya Sarkar, Litton Kumar Das (wicketkeeper), Mehidy Hasan Miraz (captain), Afif Hossain Dhrubo, Mahmudullah Riyad, Zakir Ali Anik, Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud.
West Indies XI: Brandon King, Ameer Jango, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (wicketkeeper/captain), Alick Athanaze, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Scamper, Romario Shepherd, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Jedidiah Blades.
