In the second T20I match of the series, West Indies faced Bangladesh on October 29, 2025, in Chattogram. West Indies captain Shai Hope won the toss and opted to bat first, aiming for a score exceeding the 165 runs they posted in their previous game.
Match Overview
The West Indies team is determined to improve their performance following their victory by 16 runs in the first T20I. Shai Hope expressed confidence in putting runs on the board. He remarked that the pitch appeared drier compared to the previous match, suggesting favorable conditions for batting.
Team Strategies and Changes
Bangladesh’s captain Litton Das acknowledged the challenge ahead. Following their earlier defeat, he emphasized the need for his batsmen to deliver. To strengthen the squad, they made one change, bringing Jaker Ali in for Nurul Hasan. Litton mentioned that the bowlers had performed well, thus placing greater pressure on the batsmen to contribute significantly.
- Shai Hope: Captain of West Indies
- Litton Das: Captain of Bangladesh
- Key Insight: Ideal score for Bangladesh is around 180 runs to chase effectively.
Teams and Players
Both teams lined up as follows:
| Bangladesh | West Indies |
|---|---|
| 1. Tanzid Hasan | 1. Brandon King |
| 2. Saif Hassan | 2. Alick Athanaze |
| 3. Litton Das (capt, wk) | 3. Shai Hope (capt, wk) |
| 4. Towhid Hridoy | 4. Roston Chase |
| 5. Jaker Ali | 5. Sherfane Rutherford |
| 6. Shamim Hossain | 6. Rovman Powell |
| 7. Rishad Hossain | 7. Jason Holder |
| 8. Nasum Ahmed | 8. Romario Shepherd |
| 9. Tanzim Hasan | 9. Akeal Hosein |
| 10. Taskin Ahmed | 10. Khary Pierre |
| 11. Mustafizur Rahman | 11. Jayden Seales |
This match presented a crucial chance for both teams to showcase their capabilities and adapt their strategies. With a keen focus on improving from the first encounter, the pressure is high for Bangladesh’s batters to align their performance with the expectations of their captain.
