Dhaka, Oct 23 (V7N) — The third and final ODI between Bangladesh and West Indies takes place today, with Bangladesh captain Mehedi Hasan Miraz winning the toss and opting to bat first. The match is scheduled to begin at 1:30 pm.

Both teams are fielding unchanged XIs for the decisive clash.

Bangladesh took the lead in the series after winning the first match on a spin-friendly black clay pitch. However, the West Indies bounced back in dramatic fashion, clinching the second ODI via a super over after removing key spinner Akeal Hosein.

The outcome of today’s match will be crucial for Bangladesh’s qualification hopes for the upcoming ODI World Cup. The Tigers currently have 74 rating points, while the Caribbeans stand at 80. A victory today would raise Bangladesh’s tally to 76 points, while West Indies would drop to 79.

West Indies XI:
Brandon King, Alick Athanaze, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (captain & wicketkeeper), Sherfane Rutherford, Akeem Auguste, Roston Chase, Justin Greaves, Gudakesh Motie, Khary Pierre, and Akeal Hosein.

Bangladesh XI:
Soumya Sarkar, Saif Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Mehedi Hasan Miraz (captain), Mahidul Islam, Nurul Hasan (wicketkeeper), Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Tanvir Islam, and Mustafizur Rahman.

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