Chattogram: Bangladesh is gearing up for the upcoming T20 World Cup by facing West Indies in a three-match series, with all matches scheduled at the Bir Shrestha Shaheed Flight Lieutenant Motiur Rahman Stadium. The opening game is set to take place tomorrow, and the match will start at 6 PM, airing live on T Sports and Nagorik TV.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, this series is crucial for Bangladesh as it is one of only two T20I series they have lined up before the World Cup, the other being a home series against Ireland next month. Bangladesh aims to secure a victory to maintain their momentum, having already won four consecutive T20 series against Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Netherlands, and Afghanistan.
Despite recently winning the ODI series against West Indies by 2-1, the hosts are keen to overcome the setback of a Super Over defeat in the second game. The last encounter between the sides saw Bangladesh whitewash West Indies in a T20 series on Caribbean soil, bolstering their confidence as they aim to dominate once again.
The return of captain Liton Das, Bangladesh's leading run-scorer in this format, is a significant boost for the team. Das, who missed crucial matches due to an injury sustained during the Asia Cup, stressed the importance of being challenged in the series against West Indies and Ireland to ensure thorough preparation for the World Cup.
Liton Das expressed the need for strong challenges in both bowling and batting to aid their World Cup readiness. A victory in the first match would also allow Bangladesh to equalize the win-loss ratio against West Indies, as both teams have faced each other 19 times, with Bangladesh winning eight matches and losing nine.
Bangladesh's squad for the series includes key players like Tanzid Hasan Tamim and Towhid Hridoy, while West Indies will be led by Shai Hope, featuring players such as Jason Holder and Brandon King.