Bangladesh vs West Indies 3rd ODI Match Prediction - Who will win today's match between BAN vs WI ODI match?

Bangladesh will look to win the ODI series when they host the West Indies in the third and final ODI match of the three-match series. This match of the series is scheduled to be played at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Thursday. 

Bangladesh

Bangladesh suffered a disappointing loss in the second ODI match of the series in a thrilling super over. Bangladesh posted 213 for 7 in their first innings, thanks to the resilient efforts from Soumya Sarkar, Rishad Hossain and the skipper Mehidy Hasan Miraz with their bat. Despite good bowling efforts from their bowlers, Bangladesh restricted the West Indies to 213 in their 50 overs but lost the match in the super over, where they failed to chase down 11 runs. With only one match remaining, the Bangla Tigers will look to seal the series in the final match.

West Indies

After a disappointing loss in the series opener, Shai Hope-led side bounced back immediately to win a thrilling match in the super over and level the three-match series 1-1, currently. A resilient fighting knock of 53 runs from their skipper saw the match result in West Indies' favour. Earlier, Gudakesh Motie was the star performer, picking up three crucial wickets in his bowling spell. West Indies will be eager to seal the series when they clash against Bangladesh on Thursday.

BAN vs WI 3rd ODI Match Details

BAN vs WI 3rd ODI Pitch Report

The surface in Mirpur has always favoured spinners over the years due to its slow and sluggish nature, which eventually makes batting a tough task in the second innings. This has been the exact same case in the ongoing ODI series, where spinners have delivered a total of 92 overs in the combined first two games. Batters will need to play cautiously against the spin, and they will be able to post a good score after spending some time at the crease. Anything more than 230 on this surface will be challenging and tough to chase.

BAN vs WI 3rd ODI Weather Report

The weather is expected to remain dry and humid throughout the entire match, with no chances of rain interruption in the match. The temperature will be around 36°C with a humidity of approximately 72%, making it feel slightly warmer. 

BAN vs WI Head-to-Head Records

BAN vs WI 3rd ODI Probable XI

• Bangladesh: Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Saif Hassan, Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Nurul Hasan (wk), Rishad Hossain, Tanvir Islam, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman

• West Indies: Shai Hope (c & wk), Alick Athanaze, Brandon King, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Gudakesh Motie, Justin Greaves, Ackeem Auguste, Sherfane Rutherford, Khary Pierre, Akeal Hosein

Players To Watch Out For in the BAN vs WI 3rd ODI Match

• Rishad Hossain | BAN: Bangladesh's prominent all-rounder in this format and their star performer in the ongoing ODI series. He is one such player in the lineup who can win any match with his bowling spell. He has scored 65 runs in two games and has also taken 9 wickets in the series so far. On a spin minefield, he is one such player to watch out for in the final match.

• Shai Hope | WI: The West Indies skipper has been one of the few batters who have been consistently piling up some good runs lately for his team. He had a disappointing outing in the opening match but bounced back immediately to score a fighting half-century to seal a victory for his team. He has played 144 ODI matches so far and has scored 5947 runs with 18 centuries in the format.

BAN vs WI 3rd ODI Toss Prediction

Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue

• In the last six ODI matches played at this venue, the teams that won the toss have opted to bat on four occasions and bowl twice. 

Advantages of Bowling First on This Pitch

• Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium has hosted a total of 122 ODI matches to date, in which batting first teams have won 56 matches, while the teams batting second have won 64 games. This trend suggests that teams should prefer to bowl first on this surface to get maximum benefits. 

BAN vs WI ODI Today's Match Scenario

Scenario 1

• Toss Winner: Bangladesh (opts to bowl first)
• Power-Play Score: 38-42
• WI Total: 210-230
• Match Winner: Bangladesh

Scenario 2

• Toss Winner: West Indies (opts to bowl first)
• Power-Play Score: 40-50
• BAN Total: 220-240
• Match Winner: West Indies

Who will win today's BAN vs WI ODI match?

Bangladesh and the West Indies have been going spin-heavy in this series, considering the surface in Mirpur. Both teams have been going neck-to-neck in the series, but Bangladesh is likely to win this match. They have faced the West Indies 12 times in this format at this venue and lost their first game in the second ODI match. They are likely to continue their dominance and win the final match and seal the series.