ICC Women’s World Cup 2022: Match 17, BAN-W vs WI-W Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match?

Bangladesh will be facing the West Indies in the Match 17 of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2022 at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on March 18. Both teams come into this contest on the back of contrasting results in their previous encounters. After getting off to a dream start by beating the hosts New Zealand and the defending champions England, the Windies went on to suffer a 155-run loss to India and went down to undefeated Australia by seven wickets in their last game.

Bangladesh on the other hand have lost their opening two fixtures against South Africa and the Kiwis. But they staged a remarkable comeback to steal a morale-boosting nine-run win over Asian rivals Pakistan in a thrilling contest. Pakistan lost the plot despite being in the driver’s seat courtesy of a brilliant 104 from opener Sidra Ameen. Bangladesh would yet again be looking to make a statement when they face the Caribbeans.

Bangladesh vs West Indies, Match 17, ICC Women’s World Cup 2022

Venue: Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui

Date & Time: March 18, 11:00 AM Local Time and 3:30 AM IST

Live Streaming: Star Sports Network for Television and Disney + Hotstar app for live streaming.

Pitch Report:

The ongoing Women’s World Cup has witnessed the teams batting first dominate the proceedings on most occasions.  With no dew factor in the second innings, a total in excess of 250 puts the opposition teams in a spot of bother. However, it needs to be noted that the last two contests at the Bay Oval have been won by the chasing teams and one of them also saw South Africa getting the better of the title-holders England chasing 236 in a final over thriller. Therefore, the captain winning the toss will be looking forward to having a bowl first. But batting first, if a team scores above 250, then it will be tough chasing.

Probable Playing XIs for Bangladesh vs West Indies

Bangladesh

Shamima Sultana (wk), Sharmin Akhter, Fargana Hoque, Nigar Sultana (c), Rumana Ahmed, Ritu Moni, Salma Khatun, Fahima Khatun, Nahida Akter, Jahanara Alam, Fariha Trisna

West Indies

Deandra Dottin, Hayley Matthews, Kycia Knight, Stafanie Taylor (c), Shemain Campbelle (wk), Chedean Nation, Aaliyah Alleyne, Chinelle Henry, Shakera Selman, Karishma Ramharack, Shamilia Connell

Probable Top Performers

Probable best batter: Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews had an off day in the last match against Australia where she was bowled for a duck by the star all-rounder Ellyse Perry but, this rare failure does not take away the fact that she is in great form in the ongoing tournament. The explosive opener has scored 207 runs from four matches including a century. The Caribbean batting sensation will now look to make amends against Bangladesh and the Asian side must chalk out a strategy to get rid of Matthews early on.

Probable best bowler: Fahima Khatun

Fahima Khatun played an instrumental role in Bangladesh registering their first-ever win in the Women’s World Cup by getting the better of Pakistan. She starred with the ball in hand with outstanding figures of 3/38 from her eight overs and broke the backbone of the Pakistani run chase. The leggie will yet again be expected to bamboozle the hard-hitting Windies batter as Bangladesh eye a second straight win in order to prolong their World Cup hopes. The 29-year-old would be hoping to make a tremendous impact in the middle overs.

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.