Bangladesh make three changes in must-win game to avoid whitewash
While the match is a dead rubber for the hosts, who have already secured the series, it is a crucial opportunity for Mehidy Hasan Miraz’s side to avoid a series whitewash.
Bangladesh opted to bat first after losing the toss in the third and final ODI against the West Indies in St Kitts.
While the match is a dead rubber for the hosts, who have already secured the series, it is a crucial opportunity for Mehidy Hasan Miraz's side to avoid a series whitewash.
Despite posting a competitive total in the first ODI, Bangladesh fell short, while in the second match, their dismal performance with both bat and ball led to a crushing defeat. It also marked their first ODI series loss to the West Indies in a decade.
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In an effort to turn things around, Bangladesh made three changes to their playing XI. Pacers Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, and Nahid Rana were replaced by Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, and spinner Nasum Ahmed.
This is Nasum's first game on the tour, while Taskin returns after being rested for the second match. Hasan, meanwhile, plays his first ODI since December last year.
The West Indies have made four changes to their XI. Alzarri Joseph returns to the side, alongside Alick Athanaze.
Debutants Ameer Jango, a left-handed wicketkeeper-batsman, and Jedidiah Blades, a left-arm pacer, also make their first appearances in international cricket.
Bangladesh XI: Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Soumya Sarkar, Litton Kumar Das (wicketkeeper), Mehidy Hasan Miraz (captain), Afif Hossain Dhrubo, Mahmudullah Riyad, Zakir Ali Anik, Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud.
West Indies XI: Brandon King, Ameer Jango, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (wicketkeeper/captain), Alick Athanaze, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Jedidiah Blades.
