West Indies Set Sights on Bangladesh to Boost Semifinal Chances – Predictions from Lotus365

The West Indies are looking to secure a win against Bangladesh to boost their semifinal hopes. Get match predictions at Lotus365!

Following a commanding victory over Scotland, the West Indies are eager to continue their winning streak as they prepare to face Bangladesh. This match is crucial for both teams as they vie for a top-two finish in Group B and a spot in the semifinals. Bangladesh, however, won’t be easy opponents, and they are keen to capitalize on the conditions in Sharjah to revive their own qualification hopes.

The West Indies had a rough start to their tournament, suffering a heavy defeat to South Africa. However, they rebounded strongly against Scotland, enhancing their net run rate (NRR) and climbing to second in the group standings. A significant concern for the West Indies is their top-order batting, especially the form of Hayley Matthews, who will be looking to make a strong impact. Meanwhile, the performances of Qiana Joseph and Deandra Dottin, along with a disciplined bowling display, have been bright spots for the team, which will seek another all-around effort.

On the other hand, Bangladesh began their campaign with a win against Scotland but fell short against England, despite a commendable effort. Their batting has been a weak link, with Sobhana Mostary as the lone standout, scoring 36 and 44 runs. While their bowling unit has performed well, Bangladesh needs to step up with the bat if they wish to challenge in Group B.

Match Details:

• When: Match 13 - Thursday, October 10 at 6:00 PM local time

• Where: Sharjah Cricket Stadium

• What to Expect: With Bangladesh having played both their previous matches at this venue, they are well-acquainted with the low and slow pitch conditions. This will be the West Indies' first outing at Sharjah. Historically, only Australia has crossed the 140-run mark here, with England's 125 being the next highest score in a chase against South Africa.

Team News:

West Indies: The team made adjustments in their last match, bringing in Ashmini Munisar and Chedean Nation while resting Zaida James due to injury and excluding Shamilia Connell. Munisar, a spinner, is expected to be retained, and the West Indies will likely field the same XI for this game.

Probable XI: Hayley Matthews (c), Qiana Joseph, Stafanie Taylor, Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Deandra Dottin, Chinelle Henry, Aaliyah Alleyne, Chedean Nation, Afy Fletcher, Ashmini Munisar, Karishma Ramharack

Bangladesh: In their last outing, Dilara Akter replaced Murshida Khatun and is likely to keep her place despite a disappointing score of 6 off 12 balls against England.

Probable XI: Shathi Rani, Dilara Akter, Sobhana Mostary, Nigar Sultana (c & wk), Taj Nehar, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Fahima Khatun, Rabeya Khan, Nahida Akter, Marufa Akter

What They Said:

Afy Fletcher highlighted the significance of net run rate: “The net run rate will be crucial. We need to keep things simple and focus on improving it as we move forward.”

Fahima Khatun reflected positively on their previous match: “We played well against England and had chances to win. If we carry those positives into the next game, it will increase our chances of success.”

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