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The Bangladesh Women’s cricket team is set to face West Indies Women in the opening match of a One Day International (ODI) series at Warner Park, St. Kitts on January 19th, 2025. This match marks the beginning of Bangladesh Women’s tour of the West Indies, and both teams are geared up to showcase their talent in this highly anticipated encounter.

West Indies Women currently hold the 7th position in the ICC Women’s ODI Team Rankings with a rating of 83. Despite their ranking, they recently faced defeat in a 3-match ODI series against India Women, losing 3-0. The team will be looking to bounce back and improve their form in this series. Key players for the West Indies include Hayley Matthews, their captain, known for her all-round capabilities, and spinner Afy Fletcher.

On the other hand, Bangladesh Women are ranked 8th in the ICC Women’s ODI Team Rankings, also with a rating of 83. They have shown strong performance recently by winning a 3-match ODI series against Ireland Women at home by 3-0. This confidence boost puts them in a favorable position as they head into this series. Key players for Bangladesh Women include Nigar Sultana, the team captain, and impressive bowler Nahida Akter.

Both teams have squads with standout players poised to play crucial roles in deciding the match’s outcome. Predictions for the top batter include Hayley Matthews from West Indies and Nigar Sultana from Bangladesh. For the top bowler, eyes are on Afy Fletcher for West Indies and Nahida Akter for Bangladesh.

Cricket betting tips are slightly in favor of the West Indies Women to win both the toss and the match. However, these predictions may change based on the starting line-ups determined closer to the match day.

Fans eager to catch the action can enjoy live cricket streaming of the match, keeping in mind any geo-restrictions that may apply. This opening ODI promises to be a competitive fixture as both teams aim to make a strong start to the series.

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