Match: 3rd T20I, West Indies tour of Bangladesh 2025
Date: Friday, October 31, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM Local Time (5:30 PM IST / 12:00 PM GMT)
Venue: Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium, Chattogram
Series Status: West Indies lead 2-0 (Series already won)
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Series Context
West Indies have already secured the series with a 2-0 lead after winning the first two matches. The Caribbean side will aim for a clean sweep, while Bangladesh desperately want to avoid a whitewash and register a consolation victory.
West Indies captain Shai Hope has been in excellent form, scoring 46 not out off 28 balls and 55 off 36 balls in the first two games. His team has bounced back strongly after losing to Nepal earlier.
Weather and Pitch Report
Weather Conditions
The weather in Chattogram on Friday will be clear and humid, with temperatures around 29 degrees Celsius, perfect for cricket under lights.
Pitch Report
The Chattogram surface is expected to be a typical subcontinental T20 track, slightly dry, offering true bounce with some grip for bowlers as the game progresses. Early on, the pitch aids fast bowlers with some movement and extra bounce, while spinners come into play with sharp turn and grip later.
Toss Factor: Teams winning the toss might prefer to bat first to exploit the spinners later in the innings.
Likely Playing XIs
Bangladesh Likely XI
(Source: SportsCafe preview, 3 hours ago)
- Saif Hassan
- Tanzid Hasan
- Litton Das (Captain, wicketkeeper)
- Towhid Hridoy
- Jaker Ali
- Shamim Hossain
- Rishad Hossain
- Tanzim Hasan Sakib
- Nasum Ahmed
- Taskin Ahmed
- Mustafizur Rahman
Bangladesh are expected to keep the same playing XI but might reshuffle their batting order after failing to chase targets in the previous matches.
West Indies Likely XI
(Source: SportsCafe preview, 3 hours ago)
- Brandon King
- Alick Athanaze
- Shai Hope (Captain, wicketkeeper)
- Sherfane Rutherford
- Rovman Powell
- Jason Holder
- Roston Chase
- Romario Shepherd
- Khary Pierre
- Akeal Hosein
- Jayden Seales
West Indies are expected to go with an unchanged XI, considering their winning combination from the first two T20Is.
Players to Watch
| Bangladesh | Role | Why to Watch |
|---|---|---|
| Litton Das | Captain/Batter | Leading from front, needs big score to inspire team |
| Towhid Hridoy | Top-order Batter | Key middle-order player, crucial for rebuilding innings |
| Mustafizur Rahman | Fast Bowler | Experience with slower balls, death-over specialist |
| Taskin Ahmed | Fast Bowler | Leads pace attack, important for early breakthroughs |
| West Indies | Role | Why to Watch |
|---|---|---|
| Shai Hope | Captain/Batter | In superb form, scored fifties in both matches |
| Brandon King | Opening Batter | Provides quick starts, dangerous power hitter |
| Akeal Hosein | Spinner | Star performer with 5 wickets in series so far |
| Romario Shepherd | All-rounder | Provides balance with bat and ball |
What to Expect
This match is all about pride for both teams. West Indies will want to complete a dominant 3-0 sweep and continue their winning momentum. After two consecutive defeats against Nepal, West Indies have now registered three successive wins.
Bangladesh, on the other hand, are desperate to save face after winning the ODI series 2-1 but struggling in T20s. The home team has strong batting depth and an effective spin attack, but they need to fire together.
The key battle will be between Bangladesh’s spinners (Nasum Ahmed, Rishad Hossain) against West Indies’ experienced middle order. Akeal Hosein has troubled Bangladeshi batters with five wickets in the series at an economical rate, so countering him will be crucial for the hosts.
Match Prediction
Predicted Winner: West Indies
West Indies have the momentum and confidence from winning the first two matches. Their balanced team combination and Shai Hope’s leadership have been outstanding. While Bangladesh will fight hard to avoid a whitewash, the visitors look stronger and better adapted to the conditions.
Key Factor: The team that handles spin better in the middle overs will likely win this contest.