In the 23rd match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, it will be West Indies taking on Bangladesh on June 17. The match will be played at The Cooper Associates County Ground in Taunton, England. Both West Indies and Bangladesh have won one match, lost two games in four matches they have played. One of their matches ended as no-result respectively. West Indies vs Bangladesh Cricket Score 23th ODI Match.
Bangladesh has played surprisingly well in this World Cup, where they beat South Africa too. West Indies, on the other hand, defeated Pakistan comprehensively. Both the teams have shown spirited performances in the tournament so far, and would be looking to carry on with the form.
As the clock ticks away for West Indies vs Bangladesh match in ICC World Cup 2019, we at LatestLY bring you a list of mini-battles that will make the contest more interesting for the fans. West Indies vs Bangladesh ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Weather Report: Check Out the Rain Forecast and Pitch Report of County Ground in Taunton.
Mustafizur Rahman vs Chris Gayle
It will be interesting to see the battle between the best (of Bangladesh) vs the best (of West Indies). Chris Gayle needs no introduction and once he gets going, it is difficult for any bowler to stop him. And that’s the very reason Bangladesh would want Mustafizur Rahman to put brakes on the explosive Windies batsman, if he gets going. The battle between pace and power will be a delighting one.
Oshane Thomas vs Tamim Iqbal
Tamim Iqbal might not be in the best of form recently, but it is well-known how destructive he can be. Oshane Thomas has been quite a potent force in this World Cup and would be equally threatening when he takes field against Bangladesh. It will be intriguing to see how Tamim negates the threat of raw pace and bounce in the crucial match. The duel between placement and pace will be an interesting one.
Shakib Al Hasan vs Shimron Hetmyer
The battle of the middle overs will be a deciding factor in which way does the match sways eventually. And in the middle overs, one battle that will grab eyeballs will be of Shakib Al Hasan and Shimron Hetmyer. Shakib has been in terrific form of late, and Hetmyer is someone who can clear the boundary ropes at his will. The battle between the two will ensure that the entertainment quotient doesn’t dip.
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The rain gods haven’t been kind enough in the tournament so far, and both Bangladesh and West Indies will be hoping that the match doesn’t be a washout. With three points in their kitty, West Indies is on the 6th place of the World Cup 2019 Points Table. Bangladesh also has three points in their bag, but with a lower NRR, they are in the 8th place. Stay tunes to LatestLY for all the latest updates of 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup.
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