The three-match T20I series between the West Indies and Bangladesh will begin on Monday (December 16). The match is scheduled to be played at Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown, St Vincent starting at 5:30 am IST.
After thrashing Bangladesh in the ODI series, the high-flying hosts would look to make the most of the momentum. Bangladesh, on the other hand, will be desperate to turn things around after being whitewashed 3-0 in the ODIs.
In the third and final ODI, West Indies thrashed Bangladesh by four wickets. After Bangladesh posted 321/5 in 50 overs, West Indies chased down the total within 46 overs to complete a whitewash. Now that both teams are set for the first T20I, here are all the predictions for the game.
WI vs BAN Match Prediction: 1st T20I, Bangladesh tour of West Indies 2024:
Key factors WI vs BAN
Field conditions
The first WI vs BAN T20I will take place at Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown, St Vincent. The venue is not known for producing high-scoring contests. The average first innings total at the Arnos Vale Ground is a modest 133 runs. No team has so far managed to touch the 160-run mark at the venue.
Conditions will not be easy for batsmen in the first T20I and the contest is likely to be low-scoring. Bowlers will be looking to make the most of the conditions, while batsmen will be eager to overcome the challenging conditions.
Form and fitness
West Indies have suffered an injury ahead of the first T20I. Opening batsman Evin Lewis has been ruled out of the series due to an injury he sustained in the second ODI. He has been replaced by Andre Fletcher in the team. So far there are no concerns that Bangladesh will suffer any damage.
Score prediction
| Equipment | 1st entry | 2nd entry |
| Wisconsin | 140-150 | 130-140 |
| PROHIBITION | 130-140 | 120-130 |
WI vs BAN players to make predictions
Wisconsin – Brandon King, Rovman Powell, Nicholas Pooran and Romario Shepherd will be the key players for the West Indies.
PROHIBITION – Soumya Sarkar, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Litton Das, Jaker Ali and Taskin Ahmed will be the key players for Bangladesh.
WI vs BAN Best Batsman Prediction
Who will score the most runs for WI in the match? Nicholas Pooran or Brandon King
Who will score more runs for BAN in the match: Soumya Sarkar or Mehidy Hasan Miraz
WI vs BAN Best Bowler Prediction
Who will pick more wickets for WI in the match: Alzarri Joseph or Akeal Hosein
Who will pick the most wickets for BAN in the match? Taskin Ahmed or Mehidy Hasan Miraz
Conclusion: Who will win the match?
West Indies will start the game as firm favorites and are expected to defeat Bangladesh in the upcoming first T20I. The current form, as well as the local conditions, are in West Indies’ favor and they will look to make the most of it.
Bangladesh, on the other hand, will be desperate to spring a surprise after being whitewashed in the ODIs.