Bangladesh vs West Indies – 2nd ODI Betting Tips

Host Bangladesh will be looking to continue their winning momentum when they will face West Indies in the second ODI of the three-match series in Dhaka on Friday.

The home side registered a comfortable seven wicket-win over Bangladesh in the opening game, courtesy splendid bowling performances from Shakib Al Hasan, Hasan Mahmud and Mustafizur Rahman. With the side 1-0 up in the series, Tamim Iqbal and co. will be looking to continue their excellent form in this game.

On the other hand, the inexperienced West Indies side led by Jason Mohammed will be desperate to turn things around after losing their fourth straight game in the 50-over format. The visitors might make changes to their playing XI in order to stay alive in the series.

West Indies Team and Form News

In the opening encounter, Jason Mohammed-led unit never really showed up and were comfortably brushed aside by Bangladesh at Dhaka.

Therefore, for Friday’s game, the visitors will need to put in a much better show with the bat. In the batting department, the team will be heavily relying on experienced duo of Jason Mohammed and Sunil Ambris to register a decent score and give something for the bowlers to defend.

In the bowling department, the team will be relying on the likes of Alzarri Joseph and Akeal Hosein to make crucial breakthroughs. It will be interesting to see if the team management makes any changes to their bowling unit for this game.

Bangladesh Team and Form News

On the other hand, bowlers put in a clinical performance to help Bangladesh thrash West Indies by seven wickets in the opening game played at Dhaka.

In the batting department, the team will be relying heavily on experienced trio of Tamim Iqbal, Mushfiqur Rahim and Shakib Al Hasan to do bulk of the scoring. They will have support of opening batsman-batsman Liton Das as well.

In the bowling department, the onus will be once again on pacer Mustafizur Rahman and left-arm spinner to do bulk of the damage, just like they did in the opening game of the series.

The pitch is expected to be on the slower side. Spinners will definitely get some assistance from the surface. The weather forecast for Friday’s game is expected to stay fine throughout.

Odds by Casumo

According to the Casumo sportsbook, Host Bangladesh will be red-hot favorites to win the second game of the one-day series. For the second ODI, Bangladesh are placed at 1.22 odds, while West Indies at 4.25 odds.

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Our Tipster’s Angle

Tamim Iqbal’s Bangladesh will be looking to capitalize on their good start and seal the series on Friday.

With Shakib Al Hasan delivering excellent bowling performance in his comeback game, Bangladesh will be looking to put in another clinical performance in this fixture.

On the other hand, West Indies will have to bat exceedingly well in order to push Bangladesh in this game.

Tip 1: Shakib Al Hasan’s fantastic white-ball record at Dhaka

Former Captain and all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan made a triumphant return to the national side in the series opener played against West Indies.

Shere Bangla National Cricket Stadium is certainly happy hunting venue for Shakib as a bowler. In 81 ODIs played at the venue, Shakib has claimed 117 runs at an average of 24.15 with four four-wicket hauls and one five-wicket haul.

Left-arm spinner also holds an excellent record against West Indies in the 50-over format. He has taken 22 wickets in 19 one-day matches at an average of 27.36 with a splendid economy rate of 3.85. So we are backing Shakib to take three wickets or [email protected]

Conclusion

Expect Bangladesh to notch up a comprehensive win and go 2-0 up in the three-match series.

1. Shakib Al Hasan to take three or more [email protected].

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