In an interesting contest, Bangladesh the outside past West India by less than 7 runs in the 1st T20I of the series. In a tightly contested match, both teams showed flashes of brilliance, with Bangladesh holding their nerve in the closing stages to secure victory.
With this victory, the visitors took a 1-0 lead in the series and will try to increase the momentum in the second match.
Soumya Sarkar leads Bangladesh to a respectable result
After electing to bat first, Bangladesh managed to post 147/6 in their allotted 20 overs. Soumya Sarkar led the charge with a quick-fire 43 off 32 balls, hitting 2 fours and 3 sixes. Contributions from Shamim Hossain Patwari (13 off 27) and Jaker Ali Anik (27 off 27) provided much-needed stability in the middle order. Mehdi Hasan adding a significant 26 over 24 towards the end, providing a competitive total.
West Indies bowlers kept Bangladesh in check, with Akeal Hosein picking up figures of 4-0-13-2. Obed McCoy also took 2 wickets for 30 runs, while Roston Chase and Romario Shepherd took a wicket each.
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Rovman Powell’s tattoo remains fruitless
Chasing 148, West Indies faltered against disciplined Bangladesh bowling and were bowled out for 140 in 19.5 overs. Rovman Powell He was the lone batsman for the hosts, hitting 35 off 60 balls with 5 fours and 4 sixes. Romario Shepherd (22 off 17) gave some hope in the closing stages but it wasn’t enough to get over the line.
Bangladesh’s bowling was led by Mahedi Hasan, who took 4 wickets for just 13 runs in 4 overs, earning him the Man of the Match award. Hasan Mahmud and Taskin Ahmed also scored two wickets each, while Tanzim Sakib and Rishad Hossain scored one each.
Key moments:
- Mahedi Hasan’s brilliant bowling display turned the tide in Bangladesh’s favour.
- Rovman Powell’s counter-attacking innings kept West Indies in the hunt, but lacked support from the rest of the batting.
- Bangladesh’s batting efforts were instrumental in defending the modest target.
