WI vs BAN Live Streaming, 1st ODI: How to Watch West Indies vs Bangladesh Live Telecast in India, West Indies, Bangladesh

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WI vs BAN Live Streaming, 1st ODI: West Indies will play Bangladesh in the first ODI of the 2024 series at Warner Park in Basseterre, St Kitts, on Sunday, December 8. Following a 1-1 draw in the Test series, both teams are ready to engage in six white-ball games, starting with three ODIs.

West Indies, led by Shai Hope, will aim to utilise home conditions to dominate the series. However, they face challenges with injuries to pacers Shamar Joseph and Matthew Forde, replaced by debutants Marquino Mindley and Jediah Blades.

Bangladesh, captained by Mehidy Hasan Miraz in the absence of Najmul Hossain Shanto, will look to maintain their competitive edge. Their spin-heavy attack and a balanced batting line-up provide them with the tools to challenge the hosts effectively.

West Indies vs Bangladesh: Match Details

Date: Sunday, December 8, 2024

Time: 7:00 PM IST, 7:30 PM BST, 9:30 AM Local Time

Venue: Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts

BAN vs WI: Pitch and Weather Report

The Warner Park pitch is known for its batting-friendly nature, especially in the first innings. A fresh surface may provide initial swing with the new ball, but it generally settles down for batters. As the match progresses, spinners are expected to play a significant role. Chasing has historically been advantageous here, with captains likely to opt for bowling first after winning the toss.

The weather forecast predicts patchy rain in the afternoon, with temperatures around 28°C and moderate winds at 32 km/h. While conditions might be humid, the rain is unlikely to cause significant interruptions.

WI vs BAN: Where to Watch Live in India, West Indies, Bangladesh

India: Fans can stream the series live on the FanCode app and website. There will be no television broadcast.

Bangladesh: The series will be available on the Toffee digital platform.

West Indies: The matches will be telecast live on ESPN Caribbean and streamed on the Disney+ platform.

UK: Coverage will be available on TNT Sports 2 and TNT’s streaming service.

Bangladesh vs West Indies: Team Previews

West Indies Preview:

Injuries to key pacers pose a challenge, but replacements Mindley and Blades bring fresh energy. The team will rely heavily on Shai Hope’s leadership and Roston Chase’s experience to anchor their innings and challenge the Bangladeshi spinners.

Bangladesh Preview:

Under Miraz’s captaincy, the team brings a mix of youthful exuberance and experienced campaigners. Litton Das and Mustafizur Rahman will be crucial in balancing the team’s batting and bowling efforts.

This match promises a thrilling contest between West Indies’ explosive batting and Bangladesh’s disciplined approach. Fans can expect an exciting start to the ODI series.

WI vs BAN, 1st ODI: Injury Updates

Bangladesh Injury Updates:

Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto will miss the ODI series due to a groin injury, handing over leadership to Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who recently led the team to a 101-run victory in the second Test against West Indies.

Adding to their concerns, Towhid Hridoy is also unavailable for the series due to a groin issue. While left-hander Afif Hossain returns to the squad after nearly a year, the absence of Shakib Al Hasan continues to loom large, as the veteran all-rounder has cited being "not in the mental state to play for the country."

West Indies Injury Updates:

The hosts will be without pacers Matthew Forde and Shamar Joseph, both ruled out due to injuries. Their replacements, Marquino Mindley and Jediah Blades, are yet to make their ODI debuts but bring strong domestic form.

Mindley impressed as the second-highest wicket-taker in the recent Super50 tournament, claiming 20 wickets in seven matches, while Blades contributed 14 scalps in five games.

BAN vs WI, 1st ODI: Full Squads

West Indies: Shai Hope (c), Brandon King, Jediah Blades, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Justin Greaves, Shimron Hetmyer, Amir Jangoo (wk), Alzarri Joseph, Evin Lewis, Marquino Mindley, Gudakesh Motie, Sherfane Rutherford, Jayden Seales, Romario Shepherd

Bangladesh: Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Litton Das (wk), Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Parvez Hossain Emon, Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali, Afif Hossain, Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana