West Indies and Bangladesh will clash in the third ODI on Saturday, July 16. This is the final match of their three-match series, with Bangladesh having sealed the series 2-0 coming into this contest.
Bangladesh registered a six-wicket win in the first ODI and backed that up with a nine-wicket win in the next.
After presenting a tremendous show in the Tests and T20Is, things have gone south for the West Indies in the one-day series. They have failed to cross the 150-mark for the second time. Their performance in the second game was poorer compared to the first.
Bangladesh bowlers were impressive once again, as they bowled out the West Indies for just 108 in 35 overs.
Mehidy Hasan picked up four wickets, while Nasum Ahmed picked up three.
The visitors set up the game nicely once again courtesy of a brilliant display with the ball.
Their batters then made light work of the chase to wrap up the game in just 20.4 overs, with captain Tamim Iqbal scoring an unbeaten fifty to lead from the front.
With the series already lost, West Indies will look to end it on a positive note with a better performance in the third ODI.
Their batters will have to rise to the occasion to challenge the upbeat visitors in the final game to salvage some pride.
The visitors, have now beaten the West Indies five times in as many games and continue to enjoy a successful run in the one-day format recently. They are likely to beat the hosts once again and complete a 3-0 clean sweep.
“We are very disappointed. We can’t make any excuses. We have to find a way to counteract these spinners. The boys are trying, but it is very important to find a way to go forward. We got one more game to play, we continue to learn.” West Indies bowling coach Roddy Estwick
West Indies have lost 10 out of 14 ODIs this year, and they haven’t beaten Bangladesh in this format since December 2018.
Team news
There could be an opening for 25-year-old batter Keacy Carty, who played against Pakistan recently, in the West Indies middle order.
West Indies (probable): 1 Kyle Mayers, 2 Shai Hope, 3 Shamarh Brooks/ Keacy Carty, 4 Brandon King, 5 Nicholas Pooran (capt & wk), 6 Rovman Powell, 7 Akeal Hosein, 8 Keemo Paul, 9 Romario Shepherd, 10 Alzarri Joseph, 11 Gudakesh Motie
West Indies Squad
Shai Hope, Kyle Mayers, Shamarh Brooks, Brandon King, Nicholas Pooran, Rovman Powell, Gudakesh Motie, Keacy Carty, Keemo Paul, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hossain, Alzaari Joseph, Anderson Philip, Jayden Seales