Bangladesh v West Indies – Only T20 – Match Preview
After some big stage disappointments, Bangladesh will look to end the year on a high when they entertain http://www.senore.com/Cricket/West-Indies-c760 at home, starting off with the Only T20, played today, October 11, 2011, at the Shere Bangla National Stadium.
The hosts endured a turbulent World Cup 2011 campaign, failing to take the added advantage of playing at home. The most notable defeat they suffered was at the hands of their current opponents, where the team faltered on 58, and their fans hurled stones at the team bus.
They then played http://www.senore.com/Cricket/SR-Watson-c2558 playing a blistering knock of 185, adding insult to injury.
Finally, the side carried their poor form on tour of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Tamim-Iqbal-c2640, although both remain an integral part of the team.
Since then, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/New-Zealand-c754 last year.
The team have a few household names and if they can get going, will be tough opponents to beat, especially keeping in mind their home advantage. They will be heavily reliant on spin to do most of the damage, with wickets offering assistance to slow bowlers.
The key player still remains Shakib Al http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Hasan-c61990. The former skipper with his all-round ability has held well in matches, where the rest of the team has failed to deliver. Now with no added pressure, he can make sure that he concentrates more on individual performances.
Their opponents are still without their talisman, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/CH-Gayle-c1221. While he has been proving his mettle all around the globe, it is still baffling to see him out of contention for the national team.
However, the team will have a much familiar look with the return of many of the senior players, who plied their trade in the recently concluded Champions League T20.
Having said that, the young Caribbean side managed to cause a big upset when they over powered a strong English contingent on their home turf in the second T20. That will be a big boost for the team and hopefully they will carry on by performing well against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Bangladesh-c747.
The side has performed well in the two warm-up games, winning them with convincing margins. It will be great for the team to see the return to form of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/DM-Bravo-c1386, he will add stability to the middle-order and hopefully prove his potential by performing well throughout the series.
The key for the team will be their spinner, Devendra Bishoo. Recently named the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/ICC-World-Cup-2011-c100625 Emerging Player of the Year, the 25-year-old will love to bowl on turning pitches and the team will be banking on his wicket-taking ability as the tour progresses.
As for the conditions, the pitch is expected to turn but at the same time will offer plenty of opportunity for batters to express themselves. With a full house expected, the Bengali tigers will need to step up to end the year on a high.
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