After the first match of the 3-match T20 series between West Indies & Bangladesh was washed out due to rain, the hosts took an unassailable lead of 1-0 by defeating the visitors by 35 runs in the second T20. The teams will now move to Guyana for the third and the last T20, which will also be followed by 3 ODIs. Find ahead, the Pitch Report and T20 Records of Providence Stadium Guyana with the weather forecast for the 3rd WI vs BAN T20.
The second T20 was all about Rovman Powell’s insane hitting skills. Powell put up a show as he went on to play a stunning knock of 61 runs in just 28 balls with a blistering strike rate of 217.86. His innings included 2 four and 6 sixes. The insane hitting from Powell helped the hosts to set a total of 193 against Bangladesh. Though Shakib al Hasan hit a 52-ball 68, the visitors were never in the chase. In the end, Bangladesh could only manage 158 in their 20 overs and the Windies won the match comfortably.
Guyana T20 Records
The records suggest that chasing a target in Guyana can be tricky. From the total of 24 matches that have been played here, the teams batting second have won only on 8 occasions.
| Total matches | 24 |
| Matches won batting first | 13 |
| Matches won bowling first | 8 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 122 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 89 |
| Highest total recorded | 194/5 (20 Ov) by INDW vs NZW |
| Lowest total recorded | 46/10 (14.4 Ov) by BANW vs WIW |
| Highest score chased | 150/3 (19.1 Ov) by IND vs WI |
| Lowest score defended | 50/7 (9 Ov) by INDW vs WIW |
Providence Stadium Guyana Pitch Report
The pitch at the venue is a neutral surface for both departments. The batters and the bowlers tend to receive equal assistance from the surface which leads to fierce competition between the bat and the ball. However, the average 1st and 2nd innings scores of Providence Stadium Guyana suggest that it is a low-scoring venue. The batters clearly need to be careful with their shot selection in the initial phases of the match and capitalize towards the end of the innings.
Winning the toss and setting a total should be the way to go at the Providence Stadium Guyana.
WI vs BAN 3rd T20 Weather Forecast
There is a forecast of scattered thunderstorms in the evening of the matchday. The sky is expected to remain cloudy during the night with thunderstorms likely to occur. The rain might play spoilsport as there is an 80% chance of rain on Thursday. Winds will blow ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Match Details
WI vs BAN, 3rd T20I