BAN vs WI 3rd T20I Match Preview:

Bangladesh and the West Indies will once again face each other in the third and final match of the series. The West Indies have already clinched the series by winning two consecutive matches. In the third and final match, the Bangladesh team will take the field to salvage their pride.

In the previous encounter, the West Indies defeated Bangladesh by 14 runs. Batting first, the Caribbean team set a target of 150 runs for Bangladesh. In reply, Bangladesh managed to reach 135 runs. Tanzid Hasan and Litton Das certainly fought well for the Bangladesh team, but they couldn't secure a victory for Bangladesh. Romario Shepherd was named the Player of the Match for his excellent performance in this match. 

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BAN vs WI West Indies of Bangladesh, 2025 Match Details:

• Series/Tournament: West Indies tour of Bangladesh, 2025
• Match: BAN vs WI Match 3rd T20I
• Date: 31 Oct. 2025
• Match Start Time: 05:30 PM IST
• Stadium/Venue: Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium, Chattogram, Bangladesh 
• Live Score: cricketwinner.com
• Live Streaming: Fan Code app.

BAN vs WI Head-to-Head Stats:

(Last 10 Matches)

BAN vs WI Pitch & Weather Report:

The weather is expected to be favourable during this match. The temperature is expected to reach around 32.7°C. Based on previous stats, the average score at this venue ranges between 140 and 160 runs. The pitch offers good assistance to spinners and medium pacers, suggesting a Low-scoring encounter

Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium, Chattogram, stats: 

Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium, Chattogram, Bangladesh, the pitch is balanced and provides equal opportunities to both batsmen and bowlers. Winning the toss and opting to bat first will be a wise decision on this surface.      

BAN vs WI Dream11 Prediction Playing 11

Bangladesh (BAN) Probable 11:

Liton Das(WK)(C), 2. Tanzid-Hasan -Hasan, 3. Saif Hassan, 4. Towhid Hridoy, 5. Nurul-Hasan(WK), 6. Shamim Hossain, 7. Rishad-Hossain Hossain, 8. Tanzim Sakib, 9. Taskin Ahmed, 10. Nasum Ahmed, 11. Mustafizur Rahman

West Indies (WI) Probable 11:

1. Brandon King, 2. Alick Athanaze, 3. Shai Hope(WK)(C), 4. Sherfane Rutherford, 5. Roston Chase, 6. Rovman Powell, 7. Jason Holder, 8. Romario Shepherd, 9. Akeal Hosein, 10. Khary Pierre, 11. Jayden Seales

BAN vs WI- Top Picks from Bangladesh

BAN vs WI- Top Picks from West Indies

Cricket Winner Player’s Insight:

• Litton Das (BAN) is an experienced player with the potential to score big knocks. He failed to convert a good start in the previous match. Bangladesh is hoping for a solid start in this third T20I.
• Alick Athanaze (WI) is a strong pick from the Caribbean side. He smashed 52 runs in the last game.
• Shai Hope (WI) is renowned as Mr Dependable in the Caribbean setup. He is currently the leading run scorer in this series.. 
• Jason Holder (WI) has taken 5 wickets so far. His batting capability makes him a valuable asset in this shortest format.  

BAN vs WI Captain & Vice-Captain Choices:

BAN vs WI Fantasy Team Suggestion:  

BAN vs WI Dream11 Prediction Expert Advice 

BAN vs WI Dream11 Prediction Probable Winners:

WI is expected to win this match. The Caribbean team's batting unit has depth, experience, and a lot of firepower, while Bangladesh's top order has been struggling for a while.  Additionally, with a series victory, their confidence is high. 

BAN vs WI 3rd T20I FAQ

Who is likely to win the BAN vs WI match today?

West Indies (WI) is expected to win this match.

Who is ahead in head-to-head stats?    

West Indies.

Who are the top fantasy picks for the BAN vs WI Dream11 team?

Rishad Hossain, Akeal Hosein, Alick Athanaze, Shai Hope, Litton Das and Jason Holder

What is the pitch report for this match?

The surface is flat and excellent for batters, and we can expect an average score range between 130 and 150 runs.

Bangladesh dominated the three-match home ODI series against West Indies, sealing a resounding win in the final game on Thursday (October 23). The Bangladesh cricket team showcased exceptional performance, recording their second-largest One Day International win by runs.

After choosing to bat first with the series tied at 1-1, Bangladesh posted a competitive total of 296/8 in 50 overs, setting a challenging target for the visitors. In response, the West Indies cricket team struggled under pressure, being bowled out for just 117 runs in 30.1 overs. Bangladesh triumphed by a massive 179-run margin, marking a historic day for Bangladesh cricket history.

This victory stands as their second-largest ODI win by runs, just short of their record 183-run win against Ireland during the 2023 Sylhet ODI. The win highlights Bangladesh’s growing dominance in international limited-overs cricket and their ability to deliver match-winning performances at home.

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Bangladesh openers set 176-run partnership

Bangladesh openers Saif Hassan and Soumya Sarkar provided a very strong start for the hosts with a 176-run partnership for the first wicket. It was the second-highest opening partnership for Bangladesh in ODI history.

Their record remains a 292-run partnership between Tamim Iqbal and Litton Das against Zimbabwe during the 2020 Sylhet ODI. This partnership highlighted Bangladesh’s consistent strength in top-order batting in international cricket.

Saif scored 80 off 72 balls with six fours and six sixes, while Soumya scored 91 off 86 balls with seven fours and four sixes. Later, Najmul Hossain Shanto contributed 44 off 55 balls, hitting three sixes, and Towhid Hridoy added 28 off 44 balls. The remaining batters were unable to reach the 20-run mark, showing the dominance of the Bangladesh top order in the match.

Among the Caribbean bowlers, Akeal Hosein took four wickets for 41 runs. While the West Indies team had relied heavily on spinners in the previous 50-over ODI, which they won in a thrilling Super Over, they again used 43 overs of spin bowling in the series finale. This strategy underlined the West Indies’ emphasis on spin bowling in limited-overs cricket and their attempt to contain Bangladesh’s batting lineup.

West Indies Struggle: Just One Batter Crosses 20 in ODI Showdown

West Indies were never in the battle at the chase, as the visitors lost their wickets at regular intervals. Only their no.10 batter Akeal Hosein reached the 20-run mark in that innings as he scored 27 off 15 balls with four fours and one six. There were five more batters to manage double-digit scores, but they failed to reach the 20-run mark. 

All four used bowlers from Bangladesh managed to pick up at least two wickets. Nasum Ahmed (3/11) and Rishad Hossain (3/54) took three wickets each, while the skipper Mehidy Hasan Miraz (2/35) and Tanvir Islam (2/16) got two wickets each. 

Bangladesh claimed a big win against West Indies in the low-scoring first ODI of the three-match ODI series at Mirpur, where the leg-spinner Rishad Hossain generated the historic bowling figures for his nation. 

Rishad Hossain became first Bangladesh spinner to record an ODI six-wicket haul

Bangladesh successfully defended 207 runs as they bundled out West Indies for 133 runs under the light, where Rishad Hossain recorded a six-fer, as he became the first Bangladesh spinner and third Bangladesh bowler to record an ODI six-wicket haul by recording the third best ODI bowling figures for Bangladesh.

After scoring a crucial 26 runs off just 13 balls with one four and two sixes, Rishad brought his bowling magic in the second innings. He became the 13th ODI cricketer and first Bangladesh ODI cricketer to score at least 25 runs and pick up at least six wickets in the same ODI. He broke the 51-run opening partnership for West Indies, as the openers Brandon King (44) and Alick Athanaze (27) were the only batters to manage the 20-run mark in that innings, and the Caribbean batting line-up had only two more double-digit scores. 

Apart from dismissing both openers, Rishad also took the wickets of Keacy Carty (9), Sherfane Rutherford (0), Roston Chase (6), and Jayden Seales (3), as the leg-spinner finished with the bowling figures of 9-0-35-6. He became the fifth spinner to record an ODI six-wicket haul against West Indies. Meanwhile, Mustafizur Rahman got two wickets (2/16), and one wicket each for Tanvir Islam (1/46) and Mehidy Hasan Miraz (1/16).

While Bangladesh defended 207 runs after winning it by 74 runs, it was their fourth-lowest successfully defended total in their ODI history, second-lowest among the ICC Full Members.

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Bangladesh innings experienced two 40+ scores  

In Bangladesh's innings, Towhid Hridoy scored 51 off 90 balls, and Mahidul Islam Ankon scored 46 runs off 76 balls. Also, Najmul Hossain Shanto scored 32 runs off 63 balls. 

Among the Caribbean bowlers, Jayden Seales bagged three wickets (3/48), while Roston Chase (2/30) and Justin Greaves (2/32) got two wickets each. 


 

The Pakistan vs Bangladesh Super Fours match in the Asia Cup 2025 at Dubai on Thursday (September 25) is a do-or-die match for both teams, as the winner of the match will advance to the Final of the tournament and will face India on Sunday (September 28). Bangladesh captain Litton Das is missing once again in this important match, and here we are talking about the reason for his absence.

Litton Das injured in practice session

Bangladesh skipper Litton Das missed the previous night's game against India. Last Tuesday (September 23), during the practice session, Litton was injured as he got a blow to his left rib. He needed some medical treatment, and then he watched the training session, but didn't come to bat that night. 

The side-strain issue has forced Litton to miss another crucial Super Fours match for Bangladesh in the Asia Cup 2025, as he is missing the match against Pakistan, which is a must-win fixture for both teams. He was eyeing a return in this game, but sadly failed the fitness test. In his absence, Jaker Ali has continued his leadership role, just like the last night against India. While Bangladesh made four changes against India, including the forced injury replacement of Litton, the Tigers have made three changes in their playing XI for the match against Pakistan. Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, and Nurul Hasan have been included in the match against Pakistan.

Once again, Bangladesh will miss the calm, composed leadership and batting of Litton Das. However, the Tigers have a great chance to prove the depth of the team, as a victory will guide them to the Final of the tournament. Before the ongoing T20 Asia Cup, Bangladesh won the T20I series against the hosts Sri Lanka and Pakistan at home. 

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Asia Cup 2025: Bangladesh fought well

In the group stage of the Asia Cup 2025, Bangladesh beat Afghanistan and Hong Kong but lost against Sri Lanka and finished as the runners-up in Group B. In the Super Fours, Bangladesh first defeated Sri Lanka by four wickets with one ball remaining, but then they lost against unbeaten India by 41 runs last night. As Bangladesh and Pakistan both have two points in the Super Fours, the winner of the match will advance to the Final with four points. 

During the India vs Bangladesh Super Fours fixture in the Asia Cup 2025 at Dubai on Wednesday (September 24), Bangladesh left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman set a new T20I record for his nation after surpassing the legendary all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan. 

After sending India to bat first, Bangladesh restricted India to 168/6 in 20 overs. Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman had the bowling figures of 4-0-33-1, as he took the wicket of Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav for only five runs. In that same over, where the Indian skipper was dismissed after the confident Bangladesh took a successful review, in-form Indian opener Abhishek Sharma was run out after a brilliant fielding from Rishad Hossain, as Mustafizur finished the job. 

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Mustafizur Rahman broke Shakib Al Hasan's record: Leading T20I wicket-taker for Bangladesh

With the wicket of Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav, Mustafizur Rahman completed his 150 T20I wickets, as he became the first Bangladesh bowler to complete 150 T20I wickets. That wicket made Mustafizur the leading T20I wicket-taker for Bangladesh, as he surpassed the legendary left-arm spinner Shakib Al Hasan, who took 149 wickets in his T20I career. 

After the Afghan star Rashid Khan, Mustafizur became the second Asian to record 150 T20I wickets. Meanwhile, he also became the second pacer to bag 150 T20I wickets, just after the New Zealand legend Tim Southee. Overall, the Bangladesh left-arm pacer became the first left-arm pacer and fourth bowler to complete 150 T20I wickets.

Bowlers with 150 T20I wickets

• Rashid Khan (Afghanistan/ICC World XI): 173 T20I wickets
• Tim Southee (New Zealand): 164 T20I wickets
• Mustafizur Rahman (Bangladesh): 150 T20I wickets
• Ish Sodhi (New Zealand): 150 T20I wickets

Mustafizur has taken eight wickets in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025, as he is currently the third leading wicket-taker in this T20 tournament. 

Mustafizur has taken 356 international wickets, as he is the third leading wicket-taker for Bangladesh in international cricket. 

In the crucial India vs Bangladesh Super Fours match in the Asia Cup 2025 on Wednesday (September 24) night, Bangladesh stand-in captain Jaker Ali won the toss and chose to bowl first, as their skipper Litton Das is not playing.

As both India and Bangladesh won their first match in Super Fours, another victory will put them much ahead. While India will directly qualify for the Final with a win against Bangladesh, Bangladesh will move to the top spot in the Super Fours points table with a victory against India, but they still have to wait to secure their place for the tournament Final. 

Litton Das missing the match due to injury

Bangladesh captain Litton Das is missing from the crucial game against India. Last Tuesday (September 23), during the practice session, Litton Das got a blow to his left rib. He was down on the ground as the Bangladesh medical team quickly attended to him. He watched the complete practice from the sideline but didn't return to bat.  

At the toss before the match against India, Bangladesh's stand-in captain Jaker Ali confirmed that Litton Das is missing the match due to his injury. Apart from him, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, and Mahedi Hasan are missing this fixture. As the replacement, Parvez Hossain Emon, Rishad Hossain, Mohammad Saifuddin, and Tanzim Hasan Sakib have been included in the playing XI. 

Also, another important fact for the match is that Bangladesh will face Pakistan the next day, Thursday (September 25), which will be the last Super Fours fixture for both teams, and the victory can be must for both teams. 

Asia Cup 2025 (Super Fours): India vs Bangladesh Playing XIs

As Bangladesh get ready to play India in the Asia Cup Super Four, cricket fans and experts are busy with predictions and plans. Famous commentator Harsha Bhogle shared his thoughts on the Tigers, talking about their bowling attack and the form of their top-order batters.

Speaking on Cricbuzz, Bhogle said that Bangladesh’s openers could be very important. He explained, “They changed their openers a few times, but in the last game Saif Hassan scored runs. That is good. He is a young player who played earlier, then went back. I think he was not even picked in one of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) teams, but now he has come back. Saif Hassan has done well, and Tanzid also. So maybe they will open together.”

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Towhid Hridoy in the Middle Order

Bhogle also spoke about Towhid Hridoy’s steady form at No. 4. He said, “They won’t play Emon again unless there is some issue with captain Litton Das. But Towhid Hridoy doing well at No. 4 is very important for them. They will want him to turn his talent into a big performance on an important day. So let’s see if he can do that.”

Mustafizur as the Key Bowler

Talking about the bowlers, Bhogle picked Mustafizur Rahman as the main player to watch. He said, “My player to watch is Fizz (Mustafizur Rahman) if the pitch helps. He has started bowling well again. Earlier, he was not in good form, but now he looks better.”

The veteran commentator also named Tanzim Hasan Sakib as a bowler he likes, though he is not likely to play. Bhogle added, “They are not picking Tanzim. He is a good bowler, but they went back to Taskin and also picked Shoriful, who can swing the ball a little.”

Bangladesh have a good chance to prove themselves among the best of the teams in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025, while they will play an important Super Fours match against India on Wednesday (September 24) at Dubai. However, the Tigers have suffered a big blow on the eve of their match against the unbeaten side in the tournament, India.

On Tuesday (September 23), during the practice session, Bangladesh captain Litton Das was injured as he got a blow to his left rib. He was on the ground while the medical team had to assist him as the BCB doctor and team physio checked him. Later, he was on the ground and watched the practice session, but didn't return to bat.  

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We will have a look at Litton Das today

While the Bangladesh captain seemed okay from the outside, the team management will take the final call after conducting a thorough medical assessment. 

A BCB official told Cricbuzz, "We will have a look at him (Litton) today because from outside he looks quite okay, but we need to conduct a medical assessment before making a final call."

Bangladesh captain Litton Das is in good form with the bat. He has scored 119 runs in four games in the Asia Cup 2025, including one half-century.  

Bangladesh need to win at least one more Super Fours game

Bangladesh haven't any official vice-captain for the Asia Cup 2025. So, it will be interesting to see who can lead the Bangladesh team if Litton Das misses the game against India. In fact, Bangladesh have back-to-back Super Fours matches against India and Pakistan on Wednesday and Thursday, where they need to win at least one game and maintain the net run rate in a better position. 

After finishing as the Group B runners-up in the group stage of the tournament, Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka in their first Super Fours match by four wickets with one ball remaining, as they successfully chased the 169-run target at Dubai. 

The two arch-rivals, India and Pakistan, are likely to meet for the second round on September 21 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. After Sri Lanka’s six-wicket victory over Afghanistan, the Charith Asalanka-led side qualified for the second stage of the event along with Bangladesh, who will lock horns on September 20.

Even though India is not qualified as the topper of the points table, it’s very likely for them to finish at that position. Unless they face a huge defeat against Oman, this is likely to be the scenario with Pakistan finishing as the second-ranked side.

All games of the stage will feature at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, apart from one game in Abu Dhabi between Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The Litton Das-led side will play back-to-back games on September 24 and 25.

Asia Cup 2025 Super 4: Know Teams, Schedule, Venue, Dates, Match Timings in details

Let’s take a look at all four teams and the schedule, venues, dates, and match timings, along with the respective squads for the Super 4 stage of the Asia Cup 2025.

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Asia Cup 2025: Qualified Teams

Group A- India and Pakistan

Group B- Sri Lanka and Bangladesh

Asia Cup 2025: Super 4 Schedule

Asia Cup 2025 Squads for Super 4 stage- 

India: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Shubman Gill (vc), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Sanju Samson (wk), Harshit Rana, Rinku Singh

Bangladesh: Litton Das (c), Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Saif Hassan, Tawhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali Anik, Shamim Hossain, Quazi Nurul Hasan Sohan, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Shaif Uddin.

Pakistan: Salman Ali Agha (c), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khusdil Shah, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Waseem Jnr, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza, Shaheen Afridi, Sufyan Muqeem.

Sri Lanka: Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Nuwaindu Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Kamil Mishara, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Binura Fernando, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana, Janith Liyanage.

Despite a brave fight, Afghanistan were eliminated from the Asia Cup 2025, as the Super Fours fixture has been sorted after the confirmation of qualifications from Group B. 

Asia Cup 2025: Sri Lanka and Bangladesh qualified for Super Fours

Group A teams India and Pakistan both have already qualified for the Super Fours, as India are very likely to finish the group stage as the leader of their group. Meanwhile, the last game of Group B, Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, was an important game, as three teams were in contention for the Super Fours. While it was the must-win fixture for Afghanistan, their defeat meant the qualifications of Sri Lanka and Bangladesh for the Super Fours. Once Sri Lanka reached 101 runs at chase, they confirmed their spot for the Super Fours, as Afghanistan and Bangladesh were fighting to grab the last spot for the Super Fours.

Ultimately, Bangladesh booked their spot in the Super Fours, as Afghanistan failed to reach four points by losing the match against Sri Lanka. While Afghans scored 169/8 in 20 overs after the hard battles, Sri Lanka chased the target in 18.4 overs after losing four wickets. After this match, the Asia Cup 2025 Super Fours fixture has been confirmed, while one group stage game is still left, which is India vs Oman, scheduled on Friday (September 19) at Abu Dhabi. 

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Asia Cup 2025: Super Fours complete fixture

September 20: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka (Dubai, DICS)

September 21: India vs Pakistan (Dubai, DICS)

September 22: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka (Abu Dhabi)

September 23: Bangladesh vs India (Dubai, DICS)

September 25: Bangladesh vs Pakistan (Dubai, DICS)

September 26: India vs Sri Lanka (Dubai, DICS)

Asia Cup 2025: Final

September 28: 1st in Super Fours vs 2nd in Super Fours (Dubai, DICS)