http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Bangladesh-c747 v West Indies – 3rd ODI – Match Preview
After two resounding losses on the trot, Bangladesh will be hoping to save themselves from another slump when they entertain West Indies in the 3rd and final ODI match, which will be played at the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Zahur-Ahmed-c98518 Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong, today,
October 18, 2011.
The One-off T20 gave the Bangladeshi fans hope that the team under their new Captain, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Mushfiqur-Rahim-c2045, will finally deliver. However, the next two games just proved that they still have to go a long way to turn the corners.
By all means, the One Day series has been a disappointment for the hosts, who simply could not rise to the occasion. No offense to their opponents, but a battle against West Indies by all means is not tough as compared with http://www.senore.com/Cricket/England-c56013, and it was
baffling to see them still not learning from their mistake.
The skipper blamed the first match on the pitch, which did not offer assistance to his spinners. However, it was the second game that again showed the gap where the team lost half of the side having barely posted 50 on the board.
In http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Shakib-Al-Hasan-c89559, the team has so much potential but performing so poorly at home shows that they are still not ready to make the step forward. Even their skipper failed to reason the loss they suffered in the second match, where one can
only sympathize with their passionate fans, who come in numbers to support the team.
The final one dayer will give them a final chance of salvation and one, which the side should make full use of. Barring the weather forecast, the team must improve in all departments and should rise to their potential, which will keep them in good stead
ahead of the Test series.
It might be Mohammad Ashraful’s final game for the team after a year of abysmal performances. The selectors have been patient with him but his poor run has seen him without a notable contribution in over year.
The http://www.senore.com/Cricket/CH-Gayle-c1221. He will be looking to continue the
momentum for the remainder of tour.
The rest of the squad is young and are finally gelling ably, with the likes of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Marlon-Nathaniel-Samuels-c74804, who since returning to the team has been in sensational form.
With team ranking high on skipper, Darren Sammy’s agenda, a win will allow them to attain four rating points, which will help them improve on the ICC’s one- day ranking. His captaincy is no doubt inspirational; however he will still be looking to improve
on his individual performances, which have been well below par.
Both sides will be hoping to have a clear day as heavy showers are expected to spoil the proceedings. The stadium is not known for its drainage, so rain might affect the respective goals for either party. If the game goes ahead, the pitch will again be a
good track to bat on, while also give the Bangladeshi spinner the added assistance.
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