West Indies Crumble to Bangladesh’s Dominant Victory

Jaker Ali’s Explosive Half-Century Propels Bangladesh to Victory

KINGSTOWN, St Vincent, CMC – Jaker Ali’s explosive half-century, coupled with another abysmal batting performance by the West Indies, helped Bangladesh romp to an 80-run victory in the third and final T20I here at Arnos Vale on Thursday.

Player-of-the-Match Ali rescued the visitors with a crucial, unbeaten 72 from 41 balls to get them up to 189 for seven from their 20 overs before the Windies’ batters crumbled for the third time in the series to be bowled out for a paltry 109 in 16.4 overs, to give Bangladesh a 3-0 series sweep, their first such result in a T20I series in over two years.

Bangladesh’s Dominant Series Sweep

Bangladesh fittingly ended the series dominantly, registering their largest margin of victory over the West Indies in terms of runs while dismissing the home side for their lowest-ever total against them.

West Indies Bowlers Struggle Early On

Yet again, the West Indies bowlers had the better early exchanges, limiting Bangladesh to 114 for six after 15 overs.

Opening Pair Sets the Tone

Bangladesh’s opening pair of captain Litton Das and Parvez Hossain Emon gave their side a blistering start by belting 44 runs inside the first five overs.

West Indies Struggle to Contain the Run-Fest

Without the services of the format’s best bowler, Akeal Hosein, who left the team following the second T20I due to commitments in the Big Bash, his replacement Jayden Seales, along with Romario Shepherd and Alzarri Joseph, struggled to contain the duo.

The Match is Won

Shepherd eventually got the breakthrough when he caught Das at short extra cover by Brandon King for 13 after his miscued shot ballooned into the air.

Joseph, who was blasted for a six and four by Emon in his first over, got his revenge by having Justin Greaves catch him at fine leg after scoring 39 from 21 balls to leave the score 54 for two.

Bangladesh Suffer Mini-Collapse

Bangladesh then suffered another mini-collapse, losing Tanzid Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shamim Hossain, and Mahedi Hasan, slumping to 114 for six.

Ali’s Heroics

But Ali, who thought he had been run out when he was 18, only to be recalled by TV umpire Zahid Bassarath when replays showed Shamim Hossain had placed his bat inside the crease after Ali ensured Bangladesh finished with a flourish.

Ali’s Half-Century Propels Bangladesh to Victory

He found a reliable partner in Tanzim Hasan Sakib, and the pair added 50 runs in four overs to give Bangladesh momentum.

Ali thumped Joseph for a six and a four in the 16th over, and the duo smashed Obed McCoy for two sixes and a four in the 18th over that leaked 20 runs.

He eventually brought up his half-century off 36 balls in the final over when he smashed Joseph over short third man for a boundary before ending the innings in grand style by launching him for three sixes off the last four balls.

Ali hit six sixes and three fours to propel Bangladesh to their highest T20I score in the Caribbean.

West Indies’ Hope of Consolation Win Dashed

For the West Indies, Shepherd took 2-30 from his four overs.

The West Indies’ hope of a consolation win was dashed inside the first 10 overs of their chase.

Fast Bowling Woes

Fast bowler Taskin Ahmed trapped Brandon King lbw with the second ball of the innings without a run on the board, and seven runs later, debutant Justin Greaves hit Player-of-the-Series Mahedi Hasan straight down the throat of long on.

Opener Johnson Charles and Nicholas Pooran tried their best during a 38-run partnership. Still, Mahedi Hasan struck again, bowling the latter for 15 with a quicker delivery that kept low to reduce the West Indies to 45 for three in the sixth over.

Match Decided in Three Overs

The match was decided in the next three overs when Hasan Mahmud dismissed Roston Chase for a duck, Charles was run out for 23, and captain Rovman Powell was caught behind for just two off the bowling of Rishad Hossain. The Windies were all but lost at 60 for six.

Romario Shepherd delivered a few lusty blows during his cameo of 33, but Rishad Hossain quickly took care of the tail to hand the West Indies one of their most embarrassing defeats.

Bowling Figures

Hossain was the pick of the bowlers with 3-21, while Ahmed and Hasan took two wickets each.

Conclusion

Bangladesh’s dominant victory marked the end of a disappointing series for the West Indies, who struggled to contain the Bangladesh batting unit. Jaker Ali’s explosive half-century was the turning point in the match, as Bangladesh romped to a 3-0 sweep, their first such result in a T20I series in over two years.

FAQs

* What was the score in the match?
+ Bangladesh scored 189 for 7 in 20 overs, while the West Indies were bowled out for 109 in 16.4 overs.
* Who was the player of the match?
+ Jaker Ali, who scored an unbeaten 72 from 41 balls.
* How many wickets did Rishad Hossain take?
+ 3 wickets
* How many sixes did Jaker Ali hit in the match?
+ 6
* How many fours did Jaker Ali hit in the match?
+ 3