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Dominica: The disappointment of West Indies' defeat in the series opener was not confined to their performance. They didn't get the pitch they wanted.
Ashraful's relatively guarded half-century was a sign of his determination to end a woeful run and should give him ample confidence as he tries to rediscover his dominating game. We know of Mahmudullah's ability as an offspinner but he proved his worth with the bat in the first game, smacking 42. His average of 26.46 isn't bad for a lower-order batsman, and given his talent, it can only improve.
Devon Smith and David Bernard threatened an upset in the first game and dealt with the spinners particularly well. Smith's experience in the international circuit is an asset, while Bernard's all-round skills are much-needed ammunition for a struggling West Indies outfit.
Team news
West Indies wicketkeeper Andre Fletcher continued his poor form with the bat, and West Indies will be tempted to give Devon Thomas a go. Dale Richards is an attacking opener but has struggled against spin. Though his style of play may pay off on his day, Kieran Powell, the left-handed batsman, may just be considered. Fast bowler Nelon Pascal had an indifferent debut, and Gavin Tonge could be given a call-up.
Squad (from): Floyd Reifer (c), Nikita Miller, Nelon Pascal, Kieran Powell, Kemar Roach, Gavin Tonge, Devon Thomas (wk), Devon Smith, David Bernard, Darren Sammy (vc), Dale Richards, Andre Fletcher, Rawl Lewis and Travis Dowlin
Bangladesh are likely to retain a winning combination and a four-pronged spin attack.
Squad (from): Shakib Al Hasan (c), Tamim Iqbal, Syed Rasel, Shahadat Hossain, Rubel Hossain, Raqibul Hasan, Naeem Islam, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mosharraf Hossain, Mohammad Mahmudullah, Mohammad Ashraful, Mahbubul Alam, Junaid Siddique, Imrul Kayes, Enamul Haque and Abdur Razzak
Pitch and conditions
Richard LeTang, the head curator at Windsor Park, the venue for the first two ODIs, has said the pitch will provide "serious pace and bounce" though a score of around 300 would be chaseable.
Stats and Trivia
Match facts
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Start time 09.30 local time (13.30 GMT)
| West Indies | Bangladesh | |
| Ranking | 8 | 9 |
| Captain | Floyd Reifer | Shakib Al Hasan |
| Coach | John Dyson | Jamie Siddons |
| Highest Total chased | West Indies won by 7 wickets on May 20, 1999 Target Chased: 182 |
N/A |
| Most Prolific Batsman | Shivnarine Chanderpaul (378 Runs) | Khaled Mashud (180 Runs) |
| Highest Individual Score | Brian Lara (117 Runs)) | Alok Kapali (89 Runs) |
| Best Bowling Analysis | 5/29 by Mervyn Dillon on Sep 14 2004 | 4/16 by Tapash Baisya on May 15 2004 |
| Most Prolific Bowler | Vasbert Drakes (13 Wickets) | Tapash Baisya (11 Wickets) |
| Head to head | Total Played 14, West Indies 11, Bangladesh 1, No Result 2 | |
| Current Form | LWLNL | LLWWW (recent last) |
