WI vs BAN Prediction: West Indies vs Bangladesh Best Fantasy Picks for 1st ODI

WI vs BAN Prediction: After a convincing win in the Test and T20I series West Indies have spring in their step to win the ODI series. Nicholas Pooran-led side will be trying to do the same again when they take the field on Sunday. Tamim Iqbal will be tasked to guide his side to their first win of the tour as they search for form. They will be without Shakib Al Hasan for the ODI series.

West Indies vs Bangladesh Match Preview:

With eyes on the preparations for the ODI World Cup, there will be a desperate need of resurgence for Bangladesh as they are in need of a win. The series will be a perfect platform for them to test the depth of the team, while for the West Indies they can try and test the team as they have an important series against India to come.

Match: WI vs BAN – 1st ODI

Date and Time: Sunday, July 10, 7:00 PM IST

Venue: Providence Stadium, Guyana

Live Streaming: FanCode

WI vs BAN Today Match Prediction

Injury Update –

There are no fresh injury updates in both the camps ahead of the first ODI. However, Bangladesh will be without Shakib Al Hasan for the ODI sereis.

WI Playing XI –

Shai Hope, Kyle Mayers, Shamarh Brooks, Brandon King, Nicholas Pooran (c and wk), Rovman Powell, Gudakesh Motie, Akeal Hossain, Alzarri Joseph, Anderson Philip, Jayden Seales.

BAN Playing XI –

Tamim Iqbal (c), Litton Das, Anamul Haque, Afif Hossain, Mahmudullah, Nurul Hasan (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Taijul Islam.

Pitch Report –

This will be the first game at the venue in ODIs for a better part of four years. The with clean wicket on offer, the pitch has good bounce as shown in some CPL games last season, a high-scoring game can be expected as spinners and fast bowlers could find it tough to exploit the pitch.

Form Guide –

West Indies– LLLWW

Bangladesh- LWWWW

Head to head in T20Is –

Teams	Wins	Draw	Defeats
West Indies	14	2	4
Bangladesh	4	2	14

Match Prediction –

West Indies come as hot favourites in the match with form on their side.

West Indies vs Bangladesh Best Fantasy Picks

Nicholas Pooran

Nicholas Pooran was seen in great form in the final T20I clash as scored an unbeaten 74 runs to guide his team to a win. Pooran had earlier scored a 34-run knock to help his side to a win as well. The West Indies captain will be a good pick considering form.

Nicholas Pooran in ODIs-

Matches	Runs	HS	50	100
43	1202	118	8	1

Nicholas Pooran in T20I series

Opponent	Bat
Bangladesh	74*
Bangladesh	34
Bangladesh	—

Kyle Mayers

Kyle MAyers is relatively new to the format, but hasn’t missed out on making an impact. In just nine ODIs he has a hundred. His fantasy team can claim be made by his performance in the final T20I where he ended up scoring 55.

Kyle Mayers in ODIs-

Matches	Runs	HS	50	100
9	234	120	0	1

Kyle Mayers in T20I series

Opponent	Bat
Bangladesh	55
Bangladesh	17
Bangladesh	—

Hayden Walsh

Hayden Walsh scalped four wickets in the T20I series and was economical with the ball. Hayden could be a valuable addition to the fantasy team and someone who can contribute with bat as well. He has 26 wickets in 20 matches.

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Hayden Walsh in ODIs-

Matches	Wickets	Best	4 Wicket	5 Wicket
20	26	39/5	1	1

Hayden Walsh in T20I series

Opponent	Bowl
Bangladesh	25/2
Bangladesh	23/0
Bangladesh	24/2

Litton Das

A well made 49 runs were still not enough for Litton Das to guide his team to a win the ongoing West Indies tour. With more than 1600 runs to his name, Das can be a good pick from the team that is not performing to its standards.

Litton Das in ODIs-

Matches	Runs	HS	50	100
53	1671	176	5	5

Litton Das in T20I series

Opponent	Bat
West Indies	49
West Indies	5
West Indies	9

Afif Hossain

Afif Hossain is the only Bangladesh player that looks in good form apart from Shakib Al Hasan, who is not playing in the ODI series. Hossain got a wicket coupled with a fifty that has seen his stocks increase significantly. Hossain is a safe option to have in the fantasy team.

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Afif Hossain in ODIs-

Matches	Runs	HS	50	100
13	346	93*	2	0

Afif Hossain in T20I series

Opponent	Bat
West Indies	50
West Indies	34
West Indies	0

Mahmudullah

Ability to both bat and bowl, Mahmudullah comes as a good member to have in the fantasy team. A match winner on his day Mahmudullah can be wildcard pick for the fantasy team with more than 200 ODIs to his name.

Mahmudullah in ODIs-