WEST INDIES V BANGLADESH – 29/10/2021

West Indies v Bangladesh – Match Preview

Bangladesh hold the edge in their last five head-to-head meetings with the West Indies. The Tigers have won three and the Windies two.

Where: Sharjah Cricket Stadium

When: Friday, 29 October 2021

Start time: 15:30 IST (10:00 GMT)

Pitch conditions: This ground isn’t as high-scoring as it used to be despite short boundaries. Many captains have stated a first-innings score of around 140 can be competitive here.

Weather conditions: The forecast suggests typically hot and dry conditions in Sharjah on matchday. Humidity could be a struggle in the second innings, as the fielders and bowlers struggle to grip the ball properly.

West Indies v Bangladesh – Latest Odds

Betmaster feature prominently on our cricket betting sites list and for good reason. They have solid margin and are quick to price up their outright match markets.

The West Indies are priced as 1.48 favourites and Bangladesh 2.6 underdogs. This looks a very good time to bet on a win for Bangladesh.

West Indies v Bangladesh – Team News

• Jason Holder – The big all-rounder has joined the West Indies squad as a replacement for the injured Obed McCoy.
• Evin Lewis – The West Indies opener has had a successful year at domestic level and continues to impress in international cricket, too.
• Akeal Hosein – The Windies spinner was a late addition to the squad and could be used with the new ball again.
• Rubel Hossain – The veteran seamer has been added to the Bangladesh squad and could offer immediate value to the XI.
• Liton Das – The Bangladesh selectors and coaches have plenty of faith in the opener, but he needs to start delivering.

West Indies v Bangladesh – Betting Tips and Predictions

Here are extra cricket betting tips online for your consideration. Look through the best odds our experts have highlighted.

Back Bravo as Top West Indies Bowler

Dwayne Bravo is one of the best bowlers in T20I cricket. His changes in pace, line and length often succeed.

Bravo has not taken a wicket yet this tournament, but could really get on the board here against the Bangladesh batsman.

Those who saw Bravo do well in the recent IPL will know how solid a pick he can be. Bet on Bravo to be the top West Indies bowler at 3.74 with Mr Play.

Bet on Naim for Top Bangladesh Batsman

Mohammad Naim has already scored a couple of 60s during the T20 World Cup this year. He’s enjoying the conditions.

His role is all the more important in the absence of the injured Tamim Iqbal and while Liton Das find his feet.

Naim is in fine form an that makes him a good choice for the top Bangladesh batsman in this match at 4.0 with 22Bet.

Select Shakib in This Accumulator

You will often see our experts recommend 1xBet’s popular accumulator outcomes, especially when an all-rounder is involved.

Here’s a great example, with Shakib Al Hasan priced at 5.5 by 1xBet to take at least one wicket, hold a catch and hit a six.

This isn’t asking a lot of a world-class all-rounder, who stays involved in all three elements – batting, bowling, fielding – of the game.

Read our wrap of the best cricket betting tips for this match.