ICC World Cup 2019: Match 23, West Indies vs Bangladesh – Toss Report

West Indies and Bangladesh made a strong start to their ICC World Cup 2019 but failed to keep up with the early success. They haven’t won any more games as they find themselves with three points after playing four matches. And now, both the teams go up against each other on June 17 (Monday) desperate for a win at the Cooper Associates County Ground in Taunton.

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West Indies-Bangladesh look for a win

West Indies have struggled mainly due to their batsmen who have failed to provide support to their bowlers. The likes of Chris Gayle and Shai Hope need to raise their game and put good runs on the total. The bowlers have been aggressive, and the likes of Oshane Thomas and Sheldon Cottrell have done an exciting job with the new ball. Jason Holder and Andre Russell have also chipped with useful contributions in the middle overs. West Indies management will hope their batsmen step up against Bangladesh to initiate a comeback in this World Cup.

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On the other hand, Bangladesh’s cricket in this World Cup have revolved mainly around Shakib Al Hasan. He has done the bulk of the scoring for his side and has struggled for success from his teammates and other senior cricketers. The bowlers have also not performed upto the mark and need to up their game against West Indies to create more wicket-taking opportunities. Skipper Mashrafe Mortaza will have to lead his team from with some exemplary performance as they look to turn things in the World Cup.

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Toss Report

Bangladesh skipper Mashrafe Mortaza has won the toss against West Indies and have elected to bowl first in Taunton.

Here is what the captains said,

Jason Holder

Not too bad to bat first though we would have bowled first. But good opportunity to put up runs. You probably have to fight in the first 10 overs, which is what you expect, and we think we have the firepower to do it. Darren Bravo comes in for Carlos Brathwaite.

Mashrafe Mortaza

We would like to bowl first. Our batting has been good, we have been chasing well. We have been on and off for our practice. Mithun is not playing. Liton Das will play.

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Playing XI

West Indies: Chris Gayle, Evin Lewis, Darren Bravo, Shai Hope(w), Nicholas Pooran, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder(c), Andre Russell, Sheldon Cottrell, Oshane Thomas, Shannon Gabriel

Bangladesh: Tamim Iqbal, Soumya Sarkar, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim(w), Liton Das, Mahmudullah, Mosaddek Hossain, Mohammad Saifuddin, Mehidy Hasan, Mashrafe Mortaza(c), Mustafizur Rahman