West Indies vs Bangladesh Cricket World Cup - Bangladesh set to revive playoff hopes

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 15 Jun 2019

Ralph Staniforth 15 Jun 2019

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Al Hasan tipped to sink West Indies in crucial encounter

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Bangladesh have won seven of their last nine matches against the West Indies in ODI cricket and are tipped to continue that run (Getty Images)

West Indies vs Bangladesh Cricket World Cup Preview, Predictions, Betting Tips & Live Stream

The West Indies meet Bangladesh in a crucial 2019 Cricket World Cup match at the Cooper Associates County Ground. Both teams will be desperate for victory as they look to revive their campaigns.

My best bet tip for this encounter is for Bangladesh to claim victory at 2.75 after winning seven of their last nine matches against the Windies. There is value in backing in-form Bangladeshi star Shakib Al Hasan at 2.00 to outscore struggling teammate Tamim Iqbal.

West Indies Form & Team News

The West Indies promising start to the World Cup against Pakistan has faded in spectacular fashion. They lost to Australia when they really shouldn’t have and then had a game rained out against South Africa.

Much was expected in their last match against England but again the Windies failed to deliver. Batting first they only managed to score 213 with Nicholas Pooran top scoring with 63. England chased the score down with comfort, losing only two wickets on their way.

The West Indies don’t have a good record against Bangladesh, losing seven of their last nine matches but are favourites at 1.44.

shakib al hasan batting — Shakib Al Hasan has the second most runs in the World Cup thus far and is being backed to outscore Tamim Iqbal again (Getty Images)

Bangladesh Form & Team News

The cracking victory over South Africa in their opening World Cup game gave Bangladesh hope of making the final four but things have not gone their way since. A narrow loss to New Zealand was followed by defeat the England.

Bangladesh’s last match against Sri Lanka in Bristol was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to rain. It was a big blow to the Bangladeshi’s as it was a game they targeted for victory, however they can put it right against the Windies.

It is quite surprising that the bookies have made the West Indies favourites for this match. Bangladesh have won seven of their last nine meetings and Shakib Al Hasan is in magnificent form with the bat having scored the second most runs (260) thus far at the World Cup.

I am tipping Bangladesh to continue their good record against the West Indies with a win at 2.75. Shakib Al Hasan averages 86.66 in three innings at the World Cup. I think there is good value in him to outscore Tamim Iqbal at 2.00.

West Indies vs Bangladesh Head to Head

Bangladesh have won seven of the last nine ODI matches against the West Indies, that includes two wins a week before the showpiece event got underway.

West Indies vs Bangladesh Live Stream

You can watch the live action between West Indies vs Bangladesh by streaming it on bet365. Please see terms and conditions at bet365 before attempting to watch the match on your iPhone, iPad, Android device or computer.

West Indies vs Bangladesh Match Up

The West Indies team is filled with exciting players in both batting and bowling disciplines but consistency has been an issue. The biggest test facing the West Indies will be how their batsmen fair after two very averages performances.

This match would have been a target to claim a victory for Bangladesh prior to the World Cup starting off. They will again hope that Shakib Al Hasan can come good with the bat but they will need contributions from elsewhere.

chris gayle batting — West Indies have struggled with bat in hand and will look to the experience of Chris Gayle to carry them (Getty Images)

West Indies vs Bangladesh Key Statistics

West Indies have lost 7 of their last 9 ODI matches against Bangladesh.
Bangladesh’s Shakib Al Hasan averages 86.66 in his 3 matches at the 2019 World Cup.
Bangladesh’s Shakib Al Hasan has scored the 2nd most runs at the 2019 World Cup.
Bangladesh’s Shakib Al Hasan has outscored Tamim Iqbal in all 3 2019 World Cup matches.

Verdict

I am backing Bangladesh to win at 2.17 due to their good record over the West Indies in the last two years. Skakib Al Hasan has been magnificent with bat it hand so I am backing him to outscore teammate Tamim Iqbal at 2.00.

Best Bet: Bangladesh Win @ 2.75 at bet365 – 4 Units

Value Bet: Shakib Al Hasan to Outscore Tamim Iqbal @ 2.00 at bet365 – 3 Units