Bangladesh started the ODI series against home In the West Mirpur by 74 runs in the first match at the Bangla National Stadium in the first match. The hosts successfully defended a modest total of 207 thanks to a sensational spell from the young legspinner Rishad HossainAlong with the Caribbean, who worked to ensure a memorable win for his side.
Post a fight in a fight after Bangladesh crumbled early
Batting first, Bangladesh got off to a flying start Saif Hassan and Soumya sarkar Cheaply, he left the home team at 2 for 7. Najmul Hossain Shanto and Towhid hridoy Then he stopped the innings with a patient one for three third wickets. Hridoy, Shanto played a composed knock of 51 knocks, assisted by 32 off 63 balls.
Debutante Mahidul Islam A. Impressed by his calm temperament, his 76 deliveries added a crucial 46. Rishad then made a much-needed late flourish, hitting just 13 off 26 balls to help Bangladesh reach 207 from their 50 overs.
For visitors, Jayden seals He took the attack to 48 with figures of 3 for 48 Roston chase (2/30) and Justin Greaves (2/32) offered valuable support.
Rishad worries West Indies
Chasing 208 for victory, West Indies got off to a decent start Brandon King and Alicia Athanasius 50 runs added for the opening wicket. But once Mustafizur Rahman Athanaze was dismissed for 27 as the visitors’ innings collapsed dramatically. Shaver Shai Umid struggled to find fluency Sherfane Rutherford and Roston chase could not influence the average order.
Turning the game on its head, Rishad opened with a brilliant exhibition of leg spin bowling. The 21-year-old bamboozler finishes with best figures of 35 in his career-ending, nine-over spell with his Caribbean flight and variation. Mustafizur (2/16) provided excellent support with the new ball as West Indies were bundled out for just 133 in 39 overs.
Brandon ball for the visitors but no support at the other end. Bangladesh’s fielding and bowling discipline held up throughout the innings as they applied pressure to start from the start.
With the win, Bangladesh took a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series. Rishad was adjudged player of the match for his six-wicket haul.
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