BAN vs WI 3rd ODI: Warner Park Basseterre St Kitts Pitch Report

Warner Park, St Kitts [Source: @StKittsTourism/X]

On Thursday, Bangladesh will take on West Indies in the final dead-rubber of the ongoing three-match series. Led by Shai Hope, West Indies have already clinched the series, winning the first two matches convincingly. 

The last game witnessed West Indies' dominance over the visitors as the hosts secured a clinical seven-wicket victory. With the series already lost, the Tigers would be desperate to change their fortunes and conclude the ODI leg on a high note. On the other hand, West Indies would be keen to sustain their dominance and hand a clean sweep to the visiting side. 

As both teams gear up for a fascinating contest, let's see how the surface at Warner Park in Basseterre, St Kitts, will behave throughout the contest. 

Warner Park Basseterre St Kitts Stats And Records In ODIs

So, as evidenced by the above stats, the venue has been more favourable to teams batting first than the chasing sides. 

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Warner Park Basseterre St Kitts Pitch Report: Is It Batting Or Bowling Friendly?

The surface at Warner Park in Basseterre, St Kitts, provided a hint of lateral movement and extra bounce to the new ball bowlers in the second ODI. However, with the sun beating down, the track lost its moisture and became more conducive to batting as the game progressed. 

So, we expect similar playing conditions for the third T20I, with the pitch offering some assistance to the new ball bowlers, especially in the first innings. Overall, it has been a good surface for the batters, with something on it for the pacers and spinners. 

The fast bowlers have succeeded by hitting the hard length, while the spinners have found some turn across both innings. Unless the same surface is reused, expect the toss-winner to bowl first, as it has worked wonders on both occasions. 

Players To Watch Out For At Warner Park

Sherfane Rutherford

• The swashbuckling West Indies batter is in sublime form and has been a match-winner for the hosts. 
• His consistency in 2024 makes Rutherford a very crucial player for the home team in the third ODI vs Bangladesh. 

Mahmudullah Riyad

• As Bangladesh have a slightly vulnerable top order, Mahmudullah could once again be a key player for Bangladesh in the third ODI. 
• The middle-order batter has slammed two consecutive fifties and might weave his magic once again in the series. 

Romario Shepherd

• West Indies' experienced all-rounder Romario Shepherd troubled the Bangladesh batters with his hard-length bowling in the first ODI. 
• Romario scalped three valuable wickets in the first game and could be effective in the final dead-rubber on Warner Park's surface. 

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