Bangladesh and West Indies are scheduled to compete in the inaugural ODI of their three-match series at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur this Saturday, with the game commencing at 1:30 pm. Both teams will be vying for valuable ranking points to enhance their chances of securing automatic qualification for the 2027 World Cup. Despite the historical record showing a balanced rivalry, with each side winning six bilateral ODI series against the other, Bangladesh will be seeking redemption after suffering a 3-0 defeat against Afghanistan. This upcoming home series presents an important opportunity for Bangladesh to bounce back and avoid a fifth consecutive ODI series loss.
Key points to note:
– In the 47 ODI meetings between West Indies and Bangladesh, West Indies have emerged victorious in 24 matches, while Bangladesh has won 21, with two matches concluding without a result.
– The bilateral ODI series between the two sides has seen a level playing field, with both winning six series each over the years.
– West Indies has a slight advantage at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, winning six out of their ten encounters against Bangladesh and losing four. Additionally, the visitors played one extra match at the venue during the 2011 ICC World Cup, where they faced a defeat against Pakistan.
– Among the current West Indies squad, only Shai Hope and Roston Chase have prior experience playing ODIs in Bangladesh.
– Bangladesh’s recent ODI performance has been underwhelming, with the team suffering defeats in their last five series since November last year, managing to secure victory in only two out of their 14 matches within that timeframe.