BAN vs WI, 2nd ODI Match Prediction: Who will win today’s game between Bangladesh and West Indies?

Bangladesh and West Indies face off in the second ODI of their three-match series at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. The hosts lead 1-0 after a commanding 74-run victory in the opening game and will be eager to clinch the series at home. The visitors, on the other hand, will look for redemption after faltering on a tricky Dhaka pitch that exposed their weaknesses against spin-heavy attacks.​

Bangladesh aim for series win

Bangladesh’s spin trio of Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, and Tanvir Islam dismantled the West Indies batting lineup in the first ODI. Rishad’s six-wicket haul was a standout performance, proving once again how effective spin can be on the Dhaka surface. Despite winning comfortably, Bangladesh are aware of their batting concerns — they managed just 207 runs, with Towhid Hridoy’s fifty and Mahidul Islam’s patient 46 being the crucial contributions. The think-tank may rotate pacers, possibly bringing in Hasan Mahmud or Tanzim Hasan Sakib, while hoping for better starts from their top order.​

West Indies look to lift batting

The West Indies bowling unit, led by Jayden Seales and Khary Pierre, showed glimpses of promise, restricting Bangladesh to a modest total. However, their batting lacked application on a slow surface, with Brandon King’s 44 being the lone positive. Captain Shai Hope and all-rounders Roston Chase and Sherfane Rutherford will need to counter Bangladesh’s spin challenge effectively this time. The Caribbean side might choose to stick with the same XI, backing their batters to adapt better to the Dhaka conditions.

BAN vs WI, 2nd ODI: Match Details

• Date and Time: October 21; 01:00 pm IST/ 07:30 am GMT
• Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka

BAN vs WI, Head-to-Head Record:

Matches Played: 48 | Bangladesh won: 22 | West Indies: 24 | No results: 2

Shere Bangla National Stadium Pitch Report:

The Shere Bangla pitch is expected to be slow and spin-friendly again. The black soil surface offers variable bounce and grip that suits spinners more as the game progresses. Batting early could be slightly easier, but partnerships will be key to setting up or chasing a total. Dew might come into play in the evening, especially aiding the chasing side.

Also READ: Rishad Hossain’s 6-wicket haul guides Bangladesh to emphatic win over West Indies in 1st ODI

Squads:

West Indies: Shai Hope (c), Alick Athanaze, Ackeem Auguste, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Justin Greaves, Amir Jangoo, Brandon King, Gudakesh Motie, Sherfane Rutherford, Jayden Seales, Romario Shepherd, Shamar Joseph, Khary Pierre, Jediah Blades

Bangladesh: Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Saif Hassan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tawhid Hridoy, Mahidul Islam, Jaker Ali, Shamim Hossain, Nurul Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Tanvir Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Hasan Mahmud

BAN vs WI, 1st ODI: Today’s Match Prediction

Case 1:

• West Indies wins the toss and bowls first
• Bangladesh powerplay score: 50-60
• Bangladesh total score: 270-280

Case 2:

• Bangladesh wins the toss and bowls first
• West Indies powerplay score: 60-70
• West Indies total score: 300-310

Match result: Team batting second will win the game.

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