Bangladesh vs West Indies – 2nd Test Betting Tips

West Indies will be looking for a historic series win when they take on Bangladesh in the second and final game of the Test series at Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on Thursday.

Host Bangladesh will rue the fact that they should have bowled better on the final day of the Chattogram Test. The home side will be sweating over the fitness of all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, who suffered from a thigh injury during the first Test. Captain Mominul Haque might be looking to make changes to their playing XI for the series finale.

The visitors lead the two-match series 1-0 thanks to their highest fourth-innings chase in the subcontinent in the first Test played in Chattogram. A win in Dhaka will give West Indies their first Test series in Bangladesh after nine years. Captain Kraigg Brathwaite will be hoping that the side can maintain their winning momentum in this contest.

Bangladesh Form and Team News

The home side will be looking to make one or two changes to their playing XI in a bid to level the two-match Test series. Medium-pacer Hasan Mahmud could make his Test debut for the side in this fixture, which means Najmul Hossain Shanto could be dropped from the final XI.

Middle-order batsman Mohammad Mithun could come into the playing XI if Shakib fails to clear the fitness test for the final game.

In the batting department, the onus will be on the experienced players like Tamim Iqbal, Mominul Haque, and Mushfiqur Rahim to deliver notable scores in this must-win game.

The positives from the opening Test was Mominul Haque getting a splendid hundred for Bangladesh. Wicket-keeper Liton Das showed excellent form and produced crucial runs for the side in both the innings.

On the bowling front, the onus will be on the likes of Mustafizur Rahman and Hasan Mahmud to make early inroads with the new ball. Nayeem Hasan, Taijul Islam, and Mehidy Hasan will three spinners for Bangladesh for this second Test.

West Indies Form and Team News

The visitors surprised everyone after chasing down a target of 395 runs in the fourth innings, courtesy debutant Kyle Mayer blistering 210 runs. This is the first time West Indies has chased down close to 400 runs in sub-continent conditions.

Debutant Kyle Mayer was certainly the star of the show with the bat for the West Indies. Left-hander showed positive intent from the start and picked up boundaries at regular intervals.

He became the second West Indies batsman to score a double hundred on debut after Lawrence Rowe in 1972. After accumulating 250 runs in his debut game, Mayers will be looking to continue his excellent form with the bat in this game.

Besides Mayers, Captain Kraigg Brathwaite, Nkrumah Bonner, and Joshua De Silva delivered crucial runs for the side in the opening Test.

The pace duo of Kemar Roach and Shannon Gabriel toiled hard for wickets in the first Test. Spinners Rakheem Cornwall and Jomel Warrican bowled well in the Chattogram Test. Warrican claimed seven wickets, while Rakheem chipped in with four in the opening clash against Bangladesh.

Odds by Casumo

According to the Casumo sportsbook, Bangladesh certainly will be favorites to win the second and final game of the series to be played at Dhaka. For the second Test, Bangladesh are placed at 1.44 odds, while West Indies are at 4.75 odds.

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Our Tipster’s Angle

Despite losing the toss first Test, Bangladesh will see the result as an aberration and will be looking to make a strong comeback in this final game of the series.

With all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan suffering from a thigh injury during the Chattogram Test, the likes of Mustafizur Rahman, Mushfiqur Rahim, Tamim Iqbal, and Mominul Haque will need to deliver the goods with bat and ball.

On the other hand, West Indies will need to guard against complacency against Bangladesh, who are a formidable unit in their home conditions.

Therefore, the prediction is that Bangladesh is going to register a hard-fought win and level the two-match Test series at Dhaka.

Tip 1: Mehidy Hasan Miraz exceptional record at Dhaka

In the past 12 months, off-spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz has been the premier bowler for Bangladesh in the five-day format. Mehidy Hasan had an excellent game with bat and ball in the first Test played at Chattogram. He claimed eight wickets with the ball in hand and also managed to register his maiden hundred with the bat in Chattogram Test.

Shere Bangla Cricket Stadium in Dhaka has been a happy hunting venue for Mehidy Hasan, who has claimed 39 wickets in 5 Test matches at an average of 15.58. He has claimed five five-wicket hauls at this venue.

Due to his impressive bowling numbers at this venue, Mehidy Hasan Miraz will be looking to lead the way for Bangladesh in this second Test. So we are backing Mehidy Hasan Miraz to pick up seven wickets or more @2.00.

Conclusion

Expect Bangladesh to level the two-match Test series at Dhaka.

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