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The Caribbean nation West Indies (WI) and Bangladesh (BAN) are all set to continue their two-game Test series by facing off in the second Test. After a thrilling clash in the first Test, both sides will lock horns in the second game at Sabina Park, in Jamaica, starting on Saturday, November 30.
The first Test of the series ended in defeat for Bangladesh. Both sides faced off in North Sound for the first clash and coming in to bat first, the Windies managed to put in an exceptional performance in the first innings. Justin Greaves went unbeaten on a score of 115 runs as the hosts posted a total of 450 runs and declared.
In response, Bangladesh scored 269 runs and declared as well, hoping they could minimize the lead and get a respectable target to chase down. In the second innings, the West Indies were bundled out for just 152 runs as Bangladesh got a target of 334 runs in the second innings.
Aiming to chase down the target, Bangladesh were bundled out for just 132 runs as the hosts’ bowling attack overpowered them, and the Windies won the first Test by 201 runs.
Match Details
| Match | West Indies vs Bangladesh, 2nd Test |
| Venue | Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica |
| Date and Time | Saturday-Wednesday, November 30-December 04, 8:30 PM IST |
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Head-To-Head Records
| Matches | 21 |
| Won by the West Indies | 15 |
| Won by Bangladesh | 04 |
| Draw | 02 |
| No Result | 00 |
| First-ever Fixture | 08-10 December, 2002 |
| Most-recent Fixture | 22-26 November, 2024 |
WI vs BAN Probable Playing XIs
West Indies:
Winning the first Test comfortably, the West Indies could field a similar lineup to that of the first Test. With Keacy Carty’s ton in the first game, he could feature once more, alongside Alick Athazane, Kavem Hodge, and many more.
Predicted XI
Kraigg Brathwaite (c), Mikyle Louis, Keacy Carty, Alick Athanaze, Kavem Hodge, Justin Greaves, Joshua Da Silva (wk), Alzarri Joseph, Jomel Warrican, Jayden Seales, Shamar Joseph.
Bangladesh:
As for Bangladesh, the side could field the likes of Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Shadman Islam, Zakri Hasan, and many more stars. After a loss in the first game, Bangladesh will hope for an improvement in the second clash.
Predicted XI
Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Shadman Islam, Zakir Hasan, Mominul Haque, Shahadat Hossain, Litton Das (wk), Jaker Ali, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Taijul Islam, Nahid Rana, Hasan Mahmud.
Disclaimer: This latest news is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.
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