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The West Indies and Bangladesh are scheduled to face each other in an exciting three-match T20I series, which will start on December 16, 2024, at the Arnos Vale Stadium in Saint Vincent. However, the home side will face a huge challenge as two of its key players, Shai Hope and Sherfane Rutherford, are not available as they will be participating in the Big Bash League (BBL) in Australia. Their absence has created opportunities for new talent, making this series all the more interesting.

Let’s get into the squads, key updates, and match details along with what fans can expect in this exciting cricket battle!

West Indies Miss Key Players, but New Faces Bring Fresh Hopes

The unavailability of Shai Hope and Sherfane Rutherford has resulted in some exciting changes in the West Indies T20I squad.

  • Keacy Carty, who has been in stellar form, earning his maiden T20I call-up, is the biggest talking point. The 27-year-old recently impressed with a brilliant knock of 95 runs in an ODI match against Bangladesh in St. Kitts.
  • Johnson Charles, who missed previous matches due to injury, has also rejoined the squad.

Rovman Powell, a battery of reliability and aggression, will lead the West Indies into what he is hoping can now be a series victory over the also-rans following a sternly disappointing T20I series against England last month. There will be a good blend of hitters and all-rounders in the squad Evin Lewis, Romario Shepherd, and Akeal Hosein, who are set to come alive during the tournament.

Bangladesh Looks to Bounce Back After ODI Whitewash

After losing the ODI series against the West Indies by 3-0 and the previous T20I series against India, now Bangladesh will try to fight back in this T20I series and make their fans happy. The team will rely on experienced campaigners like Litton Das, Taskin Ahmed, and Nasum Ahmed, along with young talents like Shamim Hossain and Tanzid Hasan, to provide the much-needed spark in this series.

Complete Match Schedule and Timings (WI vs BAN)

  1. 1st T20I:
    • Date: December 16, 2024
    • Venue: Arnos Vale Stadium, Saint Vincent
    • Time: 5:30 AM IST
  2. 2nd T20I:
    • Date: December 18, 2024
    • Venue: Arnos Vale Stadium, Saint Vincent
    • Time: 5:30 AM IST
  3. 3rd T20I:
    • Date: December 20, 2024
    • Venue: Arnos Vale Stadium, Saint Vincent
    • Time: 5:30 AM IST

West Indies vs Bangladesh Full Squad 

West Indies: Rovman Powell (c), Brandon King (vc), Keacy Carty, Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Justin Greaves, Terrance Hinds, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Evin Lewis, Obed McCoy, Gudakesh Motie, Nicholas Pooran, Romario Shepherd, and Shamar Springer. 

Bangladesh: Litton Das (c), Afif Hossain, Hasan Mahmud, Jaker Ali, Mahedi Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Ripon Mondol, Nasum Ahmed, Parvez Hossain Emon, Rishad Hossain, Shamim Hossain, Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed,

Key Players to Watch

West Indies

  • Rovman Powell: The skipper’s explosive batting and leadership will be critical.
  • Evin Lewis: Known for his aggressive starts, Lewis can set the tone at the top of the order.
  • Akeal Hosein: A reliable spinner who can make a difference on slower tracks.

Bangladesh

  • Litton Das: The captain and a consistent performer, his role at the top of the order will be vital.
  • Taskin Ahmed: The pacer will lead Bangladesh’s bowling attack and look to exploit any early swing.
  • Mehidy Hasan Miraz: As an all-rounder and leader, Miraz’s contributions with both bat and ball will be crucial.

Where to Watch the WI vs BAN T20I Series?

  • Live Streaming in India: The matches will be available for live streaming on the FanCode app and website.
  • Television Broadcast: Unfortunately, the series will not be televised in India.

What Makes This Series Interesting?

The promise in this series is to bring exciting competition between the two teams looking to regain confidence from recent disappointments. The West Indies are at liberty to try some new faces like Keacy Carty while also benefiting from experienced players like Johnson Charles. This series for Bangladesh means redemption and finding a rhythm going into tournaments to come.

The conditions at Arnos Vale Stadium, a home to well-balanced pitches, could provide the ideal playing field for closely contested matches. Both teams are now desperately seeking a series win. Hence, the fans could see an exciting battle in action!

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