Massive image – West Indies carry momentum into Sylhet
West Indies will look to wrap up a sequence win in opposition to Bangladesh in Sylhet to cap off an unbeaten and inspiring calendar yr. That is the third Check sequence they’re taking part in this yr. They drew one (in opposition to Pakistan) and gained one (in opposition to Sri Lanka), each at dwelling. Going into the Sylhet Check 1-0 up, West Indies could be eager to construct on latest good points and making it a uncommon sequence win on the highway.
West Indies additionally had good performers with the bat. John Campbell and Tagenarine Chanderpaul made contrasting fifties within the first innings, although West Indies have been bowled out for 245, conceding a 27-run lead. And Brandon King’s unbeaten 81 took them dwelling in a brief and sharp chase within the fourth innings. West Indies will need extra top- and middle-order contributions and robust partnerships in Sylhet, the place quick bowling is more likely to have extra of a say than was the case in Dhaka.
Bangladesh, in the meantime, could be determined for extra from their batters after they spurned a superb begin in Dhaka. Shadman Islam struck his third Check century, however solely Nayeem Hasan had an honest run among the many others, scoring a half-century from No. 8 within the second innings, the place they scored 142 to expend the benefit. Bangladesh will need captain Najmul Hossain Shanto to guide the restoration – he has two centuries in Sylhet however scored solely 19 and 10 within the first Check. In a lift for Bangladesh, Mushfiqur Rahim will return after a finger damage dominated him out of the primary Check.
Spin was additionally a priority for them within the first Check, and Shanto minced no phrases when inserting the blame on them – Taijul Islam, Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Nayeem – for the reversal in Dhaka. Taijul, their premier spinner, has taken simply 5 wickets in his final 4 Exams.
Bangladesh LDLWL (final 5 accomplished matches, most up-to-date first)
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Within the highlight: Shadman Islam and Jomel Warrican
Shadman Islam has to supply a powerful follow-up to his century. The left-hand opener seemed assured within the first innings in Dhaka, however could not fairly do the identical within the second innings. Shadman is an accumulator, ready for the bowlers’ errors. He has finished nicely in opposition to West Indies prior to now, dealing with their quick bowlers higher than their spinners. Shadman can count on a troublesome check in Sylhet, and has to point out that he can cope with it.
Jomel Warrican performed an enormous function in West Indies’ win in Dhaka, ending with a match haul of 9 for 114. Warrican assorted his tempo masterfully in Dhaka, and West Indies will count on an analogous mode of assault in Sylhet, the place the bounce might favour his left-arm spin.
Staff information: Taskin Ahmed vs Ebadot Hossain
Mushfiqur will return, so he’s more likely to take Mominul Haque’s place within the beginning XI after Mominul was dominated out of the primary check following a concussion. There may very well be a toss-up between Taskin Ahmed and Ebadot Hossain for the third seamer’s spot.
Bangladesh (possible): 1 Shadman Islam, 2 Tanzid Hasan, 3 Najmul Hossain Shanto (capt), 4 Mushfiqur Rahim, 5 Towhid Hridoy, 6 Litton Das (wk), 7 Mehidy Hasan Miraz, 8 Taijul Islam, 9 Hasan Mahmud, 10 Taskin Ahmed/Ebadot Hossain, 11 Shoriful Islam
Kemar Roach may return to the taking part in XI for West Indies in the event that they consider that the Sylhet floor can be conducive to quick bowling.
West Indies (possible): 1 John Campbell, 2 Brandon King, 3 Tagenarine Chanderpaul, 4 Kavem Hodge, 5 Amir Jangoo (wk), 6 Roston Chase (capt), 7 Justin Greaves, 8 Kemar Roach/Joshua Bishop, 9 Shamar Joseph, 10 Jomel Warrican, 11 Jayden Seales
Sylhet gives higher tempo and bounce than Dhaka, which may imply a greater time for batters in addition to quick bowlers. The climate forecast is generally dry presently of the yr in Sylhet.