Bangladesh and West Indies will face off in a crucial Women’s T20 World Cup match in Dubai on Tuesday, with both teams aiming to boost their semi-final hopes.
Bangladesh, led by Nigar Sultana, began their campaign with a victory over Scotland but suffered a setback against England. West Indies, captained by Hayley Matthews, lost their opener to South Africa but rebounded with a convincing win against Scotland.
The match will be a test of the teams’ ability to handle spin bowling, as the Sharjah Cricket Stadium has produced low first-innings totals and only two successful chases in this tournament.
Bangladesh’s batting has struggled in both games, but Sobhana Mostary has emerged as a key player. She top-scored against both Scotland and England, providing stability in the middle order.
West Indies will be boosted by the return of left-arm spinner Zaida James, who missed the Scotland game due to a jaw injury. Her presence will strengthen their bowling attack, which has been led by Chinelle Henry.
A win for West Indies would put them in contention for the top spot in the group, while a loss for Bangladesh would significantly damage their chances of reaching the semi-finals.
