WI vs BAN 2nd Test Preview: Key Players And Stats, Live Streaming, Pitch Report, Probable XIs

West Indies will host Bangladesh in the second test match of the series in Sabina Park [Source: @ICC/X.com]

Following the West Indies' impressive 201-run victory over Bangladesh in the first Test of the two-match series, the Brathwaite-led team will be heading into the deciding match on November 30th at Sabina Park at 8:30 PM IST.

WI vs BAN 2nd Test: Match Details & Live Streaming

WI vs BAN 2nd Test: Brathwaite and Co. Will Seek Clean Sweep

After making a strong return to Test cricket after a three-month break, the West Indies showcased their dominance in both batting and bowling. Notable performances came from Mikyle Louis, Alick Athanaze, and Justin Greaves with the bat, while Joshua da Silva's impressive wicketkeeping behind the stumps highlighted the team's overall strength. Therefore, the West Indies will be looking to secure the series with a decisive victory.WI vs BAN 2nd Test: Bangladesh Will Seek Revenge

WI vs BAN 2nd Test: Bangladesh Will Seek Revenge

Even though Bangladesh is sitting at the very bottom of the World Test Championship table and it seems unlikely they will reach the finals, the Bengal Tigers are definitely feeling the sting from their first test loss. They are eager to bounce back and reclaim some pride against the West Indies in the series-decider, aiming to finish things in a draw. Captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who picked up a few wickets in the first test, will be leading the charge in the second match hoping to restrict the West Indies to a manageable total.

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WI vs BAN 2nd Test: Sabina Park, Kingston Pitch Report

Sabina Park's pitch, once renowned for its speed and bounce in the Caribbean, has slowed down in recent years. The last played on this pitch was between Pakistan and the West Indies in 2021, where Pakistan emerged victorious. Due to its slower nature, the pitch may prove advantageous as the match progresses. Therefore, the toss winning team might prefer to bat first.

WI vs BAN 2nd Test: Key Players & Stats

• Justin Greaves: 3 Tests, 185 runs and 5 wickets; 56.40 SR; 3.18 ER
• Taskin Ahmed: 16 Tests 46 wickets; 3.67 ER
• Alzarri Joseph: 36 Tests 107 wickets; 3.72 ER
• Alick Athanaze: 10 Tests 553 runs; 53.17 SR
• Mehidy Hasan Miraz: 50 Tests, 189 wickets; 3.17 ER

WI vs BAN 2nd Test: Probable Playing XIs

West Indies: Kraigg Brathwaite (c), Mikyle Louis, Keacy Carty, Alick Athanaze, Kavem Hodge, Justin Greaves, Joshua Da Silva (wk), Alzarri Joseph, Jomel Warrican, Jayden Seales, Shamar Joseph.

Bangladesh: Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Shadman Islam, Zakir Hasan, Mominul Haque, Shahadat Hossain, Litton Das (wk), Jaker Ali, Taijul Islam, Nahid Rana, Hasan Mahmud.

WI vs BAN 2nd Test: Winner Prediction

In their head-to-head matchups, West Indies have consistently outperformed Bangladesh, winning by a significant margin. Additionally, the Indies has a strong winning record against Bangladesh in games played at Sabina Park. Therefore, it is likely that West Indies will win the second Test of the series against Bangladesh.

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