WI-W vs BD-W Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s 1st T20I Between West Indies Women And Bangladesh Women?
West Indies Women will face Bangladesh Women on January 28 [Source: @windiescricket/X.com]
After bagging the ODI series 2-1, the West Indies Women will face Bangladesh Women for the T20I series. The 1st T20I of the series is set to take place at Warner Park in Basseterre on January 28. The exciting match is scheduled for 3:30 AM IST.
West Indies Women
West Indies Women will be confident to face the Bangladesh Women ahead of the T20I clash as they have bagged the ODI series. In T20Is also, the West Indies Women have a good record against the Bangladesh Women claiming solid wins against them. The last time they faced Bangladesh was in T20 World Cup 2024, where they defeated them in an easy chase. With Hayley Matthews, Qiana Joseph, Deandra Dottin and Afy Fletcher charging the lineup, the Windies Women will be once again favourites to bag the T20I series against Bangladesh.
Bangladesh Women
Bangladesh Women had a disappointing outing against West Indies Women in the T20 World Cup 2024, losing by 8 wickets. Though Bangladesh is yet to win any match against Windies Women, the lineup featuring Nigar Sultana, Rabeya Khan, Shorna Akter and Nahida Akter will be confident to start afresh and would look to gain an early lead in the series in the first match of the series.
WI-W vs BD-W Head-to-Head Records in T20Is
Matches | West Indies Women Won | Bangladesh Women Won | No Result |
---|---|---|---|
4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
How Will The Warner Park Pitch Behave?
The surface at Warner Park is lately slow, with early assistance for bowlers due to residual moisture and a grassy layer. Batters may need patience in the powerplay as the pitch’s grip could disrupt timing. As the innings progresses, spinners are expected to dominate, exploiting increasing turn and bounce during the middle overs.
High-scoring totals will demand calculated aggression, with teams likely relying on partnerships and tactical shot selection to navigate the tricky conditions. The toss-winning captain would like to bowl here first and restrict the opposition within a small total.
Players To Watch Out For in WI-W vs BD-W 1st T20I
West Indies Women
Hayley Matthews
The West Indies captain brings red-hot ODI form (104, 16, 22 in the last three ODIs vs Bangladesh and anchors the top order with her aggressive 95.30 strike rate. Her ability to convert starts into match-winning totals makes her pivotal for the T20Is.
Deandra Dottin
A dual threat, Deandra Dottin’s recent ODI spells 3/40 and 1/8 highlight her knack for breaking partnerships. Her lower-order power-hitting adds depth, which will be crucial on a tricky Warner Park surface.
Afy Fletcher
The crafty spinner Afy Fletcher has been an asset to the Windies Women. Her economical ODI returns 1/22, 1/36, 1/32 and miserly 3.00 economy rate will test Bangladesh’s batters, especially if the pitch aids turn in the middle overs.
Bangladesh Women
Nahida Akter
The left-arm spinner, Nahida Akter, has been pivotal with her control of 4.26 economy and timely breakthroughs, including a 3/31 in the 2nd ODI. Her ability to stifle runs and strike in the middle overs will challenge West Indies’ power hitters.
Nigar Sultana
The captain and wicketkeeper Nigar Sultana anchors Bangladesh’s batting, evidenced by her gritty 68 in the 2nd ODI. Her leadership and knack for rebuilding innings with a 48.19 strike rate make her vital in stabilizing the middle order.
Sobhana Mostary
A reliable middle-order batter, Sobhana Mostary’s steady contributions of 35, 23, 25 in three ODIs and 57.64 strike rate offer stability. Her ability to rotate strike against spin adds balance to Bangladesh’s chase or defend plans.
Today’s Match Prediction WI-W vs BD-W 1st T20I
West Indies Women: Hayley Matthews, Deandra Dottin, Afy Fletcher
Bangladesh Women: Nahida Akter, Nigar Sultana, Sobhana Mostary
WI-W vs BD-W 1st T20I Predicted Score
Predicted First Innings Score: 120-130
Predicted Second Innings Score: 130-140
Predicted Result: The team choosing to bowl first will have an upper hand in the match.