West Indies Bowl First Against Bangladesh in Women's T20 World Cup Clash

West Indies Opt to Bowl First Against Bangladesh in Crucial Women's T20 World Cup Clash

In a pivotal Women's T20 World Cup encounter in Sharjah on Thursday, West Indies captain Hayley Matthews elected to field first after winning the toss. Bangladesh skipper Nigar Sultana had expressed her preference for batting, but Matthews' decision suggests a belief in her team's bowling prowess.

West Indies made one change to their lineup, handing a T20I debut to allrounder Mandy Mangru, who replaced Chedean Nation. Mangru has limited international experience, having played only one ODI for West Indies in 2022.

Bangladesh, on the other hand, fielded an unchanged XI from their previous match against England. Despite having faced West Indies only three times in this format, Nigar emphasized the importance of focusing on their own strengths. She acknowledged that batting has been a concern for her team.

Both teams have won one and lost one of their two fixtures so far. A defeat in this match would significantly diminish their chances of reaching the semi-finals.

Bangladesh Team:

* Shathi Rani

* Dilara Akter

* Sobhana Mostary

* Nigar Sultana (capt, wk)

* Shorna Akter

* Taj Nehar

* Ritu Moni

* Fahima Khatun

* Rabeya Khan

* Nahida Akter

* Marufa Akter

West Indies Team:

* Hayley Matthews (capt)

* Stafanie Taylor

* Qiana Joseph

* Shemaine Campbelle (wk)

* Deandra Dottin

* Chinelle Henry

* Mandy Mangru

* Aaliyah Alleyne

* Afy Fletcher

* Ashmini Munisar

* Karishma Ramharack

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