West Indies vs Bangladesh 2nd T20I Highlights: B'desh Beat WI By 27 Runs To Seal Series
WI vs BAN (West Indies National Cricket Team vs Bangladesh National Cricket Team) 2nd T20I Highlights: Bangladesh defended another modest total to claim a series-clinching 27-run victory over the West Indies in the second T20I.
WI vs BAN (West Indies National Cricket Team vs Bangladesh National Cricket Team) 2nd T20I Highlights: Taskin Ahmed spearheaded a superb bowling effort as Bangladesh defended another modest total to claim a series-clinching 27-run victory over the West Indies in the second T20 International of a three-match series at the Arnos Vale Stadium in St Vincent on Tuesday.
After the tourists were limited to 129 for seven, medium-pacer Taskin claimed two early wickets and then returned to seal victory in the 19th over when he dismissed all-rounder Akeal Hosein, who fell for 31 to a catch at backward-point just as he was threatening to win the match off his own bat as the West Indies were folded for 102.
Taskin finished with three for 16 while fellow seamer Tanzim Hasan Sakib and wrist-spinner Rishad Hossain took two wickets each.
Hosein and Roston Chase rescued the Caribbean team from an abject collapse at 42 for six in the ninth over, putting on 47 for the seventh wicket before Hossain struck two critical blows when he bowled Chase for a topscore of 32 and then had Gudakesh Motie taken at long-off first ball to tilt the balance of the match decisively Bangladesh’s way.
Earlier, they were again indebted to another late flurry from Shamim Hossain in getting up to their final total.
He belted two fours and two sixes in getting to an unbeaten 35 off just 17 balls, dominating an unbroken 41-run eighth-wicket partnership with Tanzim (9 not out). Shamim’s efforts earned him the “Man of the Match” award.
Like the West Indies, Bangladesh also got off to a bad start, slumping to 52 for five by the 11th over, the only contribution of note at that point coming from Mehidy Hasan Miraz with 26.
However, Jaker Ali’s 21 avoided a complete collapse and his demise opened the way for Shamim to dominate the end of the innings with Tanzim offering sturdy support.
Motie’s left-arm spinners earned him the best figures for the West Indies with two for 25.
Swept 3-0 in the preceding One-Day International series after the teams shared the Tests 1-1, Bangladesh will now be seeking their own 3-0 sweep when the final match is played at the same venue on Thursday.
That is all from this game! Bangladesh win for the first time against West Indies since 2018. A big win for Bangladesh and they have wrapped the series. There is still one game to go. Join us on the 20th of this month for the final game of the tour. The action will begin at 12 am GMT. Join us earlier for the build up. Till then, cheers!
Litton Das says he is happy and wants this kind of win. Tells they knew it was difficult to bat and credits the way Shamim Hossain batted. Mentions the bowlers are ready to give them breakthroughs and says it’s all about team effort.
Rovman Powell says they made the right decision to bowl. It was a different pitch, it was low and slow! Shares it’s disappointing as a batting unit and they need to asses as an individual. Credits the way Bangladesh played, they have been playing well against Windies. Mentions the last few series have put them into sense and has pushed back to the West Indies that struggled.
Shamim Hossain is the Player of the Match! He says it’s been a long time since he was back with the international team. Shares his role is to finish the game and he is been working hard from past few months.
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However, fast forward to their hard hitting batting group who were sent back to the hut one after the other while the score board was ticking at a slow pace. They were 42/6 and in all sorts of trouble but Akeal Hosein and Roston Chase built a magnificent partnership to steady the ship. They were still behind in the game and once Chase fell, it all went down like a domino effect. Hosein played a really good innings but his effort alone was not enough. Credit to the Bangladeshi bowlers. They were just superb. Tanzim Hasan Sakib and Taskin Ahmed initially and Mahedi Hasan and Rishad Hossain in the middle phase.
Ohh West Indies! You cannot tell which West Indies will step out on the field. Even on some days, you might see two completely different sides as seen today. It was an outstanding bowling performance from West Indies and despite the late surge from Shamim Hossain, West Indies still had an under par score to chase it down and they were confident at the halfway mark.
A monumental series win for Bangladesh. By far, their biggest achievement of 2024. Wow! From losing the ODI series 3-0 to wrapping up the T20I series with an unassailable lead of 2-0. Could this be the big turning point in Bangladesh cricket? What about West Indies? Just a below par score to chase it down but they have been completely outplayed here by Bangladesh on their home turf.
18.3 – OUT! GONE! THAT IS IT! Length ball, outside off, Hosein makes room and cuts as he tries to clear the infield but hits it straight to point where Mehidy Hasan takes a sharp catch. Bangladesh win by 27 runs.
18.3 – OUT! c Mehidy Hasan b Taskin Ahmed.
18.2 – TWO MORE! On middle, Hosein whips it behind square leg for a couple of runs.
18.2 – 2 runs.
18.1 – Shorter and on middle, Hosein pulls it to deep square leg and takes a risky second run but makes it.
17.6 – On the leg side, Hosein makes room and works it to long on and keeps the strike.
Batsman_1 : Akeal Hosein 27(28)
Batsman_2 : Obed McCoy 1(2)
Bowler : Tanzim Hasan Sakib 2/22(4)
Over : 18
Run : 9
Wicket : 1
Score : 98/9
17.6 – 1 run.
17.5 – SIX! Keeping the hopes alive! SHorter and on middle, Hosein pulls it to deep square leg for a six. The fielder could have taken a step further back near the ropes to catch it but he was not sure there.
17.4 – Fuller ball on middle, Obed McCoy flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.
17.3 – Bangs it short and on middle, Obed McCoy does well to evade it.
Obed McCoy is the last man in.
17.2 – OUT! GONE! Bangladesh one wicket away now! Short of a length and on middle, Joseph gets cramped for room as he goes back to punch but plays off the higher part of the blade back to Sakib who takes a dolly.
17.2 – OUT! c & b Tanzim Hasan Sakib.
17.1 – A length ball, outside off, Hosein drives it to covers for a single.
16.6 – Flighted full and outside off, Alzarri Joseph leans to drive at it but misses. That was not far away from edging it.
Batsman_1 : Alzarri Joseph 0(1)
Batsman_2 : Akeal Hosein 19(25)
Bowler : Rishad Hossain 2/12(3)
Over : 17
Run : 7
Wicket : 2
Score : 89/8
Alzarri Joseph to face the hat trick ball.
16.5 – OUT! GONE! On the very first ball! Flatter and angled away from the batter, this is outside off. Motie swings hard but toe ends his shot to long off where Mahedi Hasan takes a dolly. Bangladesh are two wickets away now.
Gudakesh Motie comes to the middle.
16.4 – OUT! BOWLED! Another twist as Chase goes! Flat and in-angler on middle, it lands and skids off the surface. Chase goes back to pull but misses and it crashes the top of off. A much needed wicket for Bangladesh!
16.1 – Flighted full and on off, Hosein leans and blocks it out.
16.4 – OUT! b Rishad Hossain.
16.3 – Flatter and around off, Hosein nudges it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
16.2 – SIX! West Indies on top for the first time! Floated full on off, Hosein uses his feet and thumps it down to long off for a maximum.
15.4 – This is full and outside off. Hosein looks to heave but top edges it to third man who stays behind and takes it on a bounce.
15.3 – Short in length and on off, nips in. Chase seems to miss his flick as it rolls to point for one. Given as runs.
15.6 – Short in length and on off, Hosein pulls it to mid-wicket for a single.
Batsman_1 : Akeal Hosein 12(22)
Batsman_2 : Roston Chase 32(33)
Bowler : Hasan Mahmud 1/23(3)
Over : 16
Run : 16
Wicket : 0
Score : 82/6
15.5 – On middle, Chase plays it to long on for a single.
15.1 – SIX! You don’t often see Chase playing these shots! Full and on off, Chase scoops it over fine leg and it goes all the way.
Live visuals show Soumya Sarkar has been taken for the scans. Earlier, he was hit on his fingers and he left the field in pain.
15.2 – SIX! Back to back! Superb from Chase! A full toss on middle, Chase makes room and tonks it straight down the ground for a biggie.
14.3 – Serves it full and just outside off, Chase works it through covers for a single.
14.6 – A single to end the over as Chase drives it to covers for a single.
Batsman_1 : Roston Chase 18(29)
Batsman_2 : Akeal Hosein 10(20)
Bowler : Taskin Ahmed 2/12(3)
Over : 15
Run : 5
Wicket : 0
Score : 66/6