The fight for the World Cup reaches an even more exciting level as every match is changing the dynamics of the points table. The Bangladesh Women’s Team will be up against their Windies counterparts in the 17th match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2022. The cracking contest will be played in Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui at 3.30 am IST.
The Caribbean women’s team were off to a solid start defeating the hosts New Zealand and defending champions England in the first 2 encounters. However, they were outclassed by Team India in Hamilton and the mighty Aussies hammered them in Wellington. With 2 wins and 2 losses so far, the Women In Maroon will still fancy their chances to be in the knockouts.
Bangladesh on the other hand, toppled rivals Pakistan to register their maiden victory in a World Cup match. 2 successive defeats in the first two games followed by a historic win – the Bangladesh women’s team will look forward to taking their game another level up.
Windies currently sit in the 5th position while Bangladesh is at the 7th spot in the group standings. As the fight for the knockouts intensifies, Stafanie Taylor and her troops will surely not take the Bangladesh challenge lightly.
Match Details
| Date : | Friday, March 18, 2022 |
| Time : | 3:30 AM IST (11: 00 AM LOCAL) |
| Venue : | Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui |
| Where To Watch : | Star Sports Network and Disney+Hotstar |
Pitch Report
The pitch of Bay Oval is a haven for stroke players. Batters will enjoy their stay on this track and will surely target for high scores. The weather forecast suggests a cloudy day, so the pacers will get assistance from the pitch early on in the innings. Captains might prefer to field first on winning the toss.
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Weather Forecast
The weather forecast predicts a fine day for the game of cricket, with partly sunny skies. The temperature will be around 22°C and humidity around 52%.
BAN-W vs WI-W: Dream 11 Top Picks
Hayley Matthews: The flamboyant Caribbean all-rounder is a proven gamechanger both with the bat and the ball. She has already amassed 207 runs in just 4 games at a staggering average of 51.75. With 6 wickets so far, Matthews is lethal with the ball as well. An indispensable part of the XI, a lot will ride on Matthews in the upcoming games as well.
Stafanie Taylor: The Windies skipper was the lone warrior with the bat in their game against Australia. A resolute leader, Taylor will be upbeat to steer her team’s way back to winning matches.
Deandra Dottin: The destructive opener showed her true colors against India, slamming the fastest fifty of the tournament in just 35 deliveries. She alongside Matthews will aim to give their team a flying start with the bat, taking the game away from the opposition from the beginning.
Fargana Hoque: Smashing 2 fifties in just 3 innings, Fargana Hoque has impressed all with her flawless batting. Bangladesh will hope her blistering form to continue against the Windies as well.
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Dream 11 Fantasy Team 1 For BAN-W vs WI-W
Wicket-keepers: Shemaine Campbelle
Batters: Deandra Dottin, Fargana Hoque, Sharmin Akhter
All-rounders: Stafanie Taylor, Hayley Matthews, Rumana Ahmed, Salma Khatun
Bowlers: A Fletcher, Shakera Selman, Jahanara Alam
BAN-W vs WI-W: Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice for match no. 17
Captain: Hayley Matthews
Vice-Captain: Deandra Dottin
Dream 11 Fantasy Team 2 For BAN-W vs WI-W
Wicket-keepers: Shemaine Campbelle
Batters: Deandra Dottin, Fargana Hoque, Sharmin Akhter
All-rounders: Stafanie Taylor, Hayley Matthews, Salma Khatun
Bowlers: Jahanara Alam, Fahima Khatun, Fariha Trisna
BAN-W vs WI-W: Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice for match no. 17
Captain: Fargana Hoque
Vice-Captain: Stafanie Taylor
Probable XI for BAN-W vs WI-W
Bangladesh Women : Nigar Sultana (c),Shamima Sultana (wk), Sharmin Akhter, Fargana Hoque, Rumana Ahmed, Ritu Moni, Salma Khatun, Fahima Khatun, Nahida Akter, Jahanara Alam, Fariha Trisna
West Indies Women : Stafanie Taylor (c), Deandra Dottin, Hayley Matthews, Kycia Knight, Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Chedean Nation, Aaliyah Alleyne, Chinelle Henry, Shakera Selman, Karishma Ramharack, Shamilia Connell
Who will Win?- Author’s Match Prediction
The Windies women’s team is a strong outfit with plenty of matchwinners. The Caribbean side will surely have an edge over the inexperienced Bangladesh team. Though an upset can not be ruled out as the Bangla Tigers will be upbeat to challenge WI after a stellar win against Pakistan in the last game. But on paper, Stafanie Taylor’s cohort will take on the field as the firm favorites. They will be desperate to come back to winning ways after two successive defeats in their last 2 matches.
