BD-W vs WI-W Match Prediction: Bangladesh Women (BAN-W) and West Indies Women (WI-W) will lock horns in match no-23 of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 at Sharjah Cricket Ground on Thursday evening.
Both BAN-W and WI-W teams have won one game apiece after two rounds of matches. The leading teams in Group B are South Africa Women who are on four points after three games, and England Women, who are second and remain undefeated after two matches. That means, West Indies Women and Bangladesh Women must win this game in order to remain alive in the semi-final race. The team losing this game is likely to be knocked out of the tournament.
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BD-W vs WI-W Match Details
| Match No | 13 |
| Teams | Bangladesh Women and West Indies Women |
| Captains | Nigar Sultan (BAN-W) | Hayley Matthews (WI-W) |
| Date & Time | October 10, Sunday, 07:30 PM |
| Venue | Sharjah Cricket Ground |
Sharjah Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at Sharjah Cricket Ground favors spin, making scoring difficult for batters. The highest score at this venue in this tournament was posted by Australia Women (148/8) against New Zealand Women. Notably, Bangladesh Women defended 119/7 against Scotland Women, and at the same venue, Pakistan Women defended 116/7 against Sri Lanka Women.
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BD-W vs WI-W Toss Scenario
The toss could be a big factor in this game if the trend holds. Out of the six games played at this venue, four have been won by teams batting first. Based on these stats, the captain winning the toss will likely follow the trend and opt to bat first. Here are some key stats from this ground:
| Total Matches | 54 |
| Matches Won Batting 1st | 32 |
| Matches Won Batting 2nd | 22 |
BD-W vs WI-W Head-To-Head Record
| Total Head-To-Head Games | 03 |
| Bangladesh Women | 00 |
| West Indies Women | 03 |
BD-W vs WI-W Match Prediction: Best Batters And Bowlers
BAN-W Probable highest scorer: Sobhana Mostary, Nigar Sultana
WI-W Probable Highest Scorer: Hayley Matthews, Qiana Joseph, Deandra Dottin
BAN-W Probable Best Bowler: Ritu Moni, Nahida Akter
WI-W Probable Best Bowler: Afy Fletcher, Chinelle Henry
What might be the score in the BD-W vs WI-W match?
Considering what we’ve seen from the matches in this World Cup at the Sharjah Cricket Ground, don’t expect a score above 160 runs. In fact, there have been several games where teams failed to even reach 120 and still managed to defend the total.
- Predicted first innings score: 125-135
- Predicted second innings score: 120-125
Who Will Win Today’s Cricket Match Between BD-W vs WI-W
The head-to-head record clearly favors West Indies Women, but there’s more to consider. Bangladesh have quality spinners who can trouble batters on the turning pitches in the UAE. However, it’s their batting unit that raises concerns. Beyond the top four, BAN-W lack the depth to handle pressure situations. West Indies Women aren’t perfect by any means, but they are much more balanced, which is why we back them to win this game.
Chances Of A Win
BAN-W: 30%
WI-W: 70%
Disclaimer: The above match prediction is based on the data and instincts of the writer. While picking players for your team, consider the points mentioned above, and make your own wise decision.
