140/10 (19.5)
CR : 7.06
147/6 (20.0)
CR : 7.35
Bangladesh won by 7 runs 🏆
Player of the Match
Mahedi Hasan
4/1326(24)
BAN won by 7 runs
9:11 AM IST, 11:41 PM Local Time: PHEW! The game swung like a pendulum, but brilliant bowling from Taskin Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, and Hasan Mahmud in the final three overs sealed a 7-run win for Bangladesh, giving them a 1-0 lead in the series. Although West Indies lost the game, you simply cannot write them off until the contest is over, and this is yet another proof of that.
Earlier, after being invited to bat first, Bangladesh were rocked hard by the hosts as they lost three wickets for just 30 runs inside the powerplay. Soumya Sarkar (43) and Jaker Ali (27) steadied the innings with a crucial 50-plus run stand for the fourth wicket but couldn't convert it into a big partnership. Shamim Hossain provided the necessary acceleration towards the end of the innings, smashing a quickfire 27 off just 13 balls, while Mahedi Hasan's unbeaten 27 helped Bangladesh post a competitive 147/6 in their 20 overs.
Akeal Hosein and Obed McCoy bagged a couple of wickets each for the hosts, while Roston Chase and Romario Shepherd chipped in with a solitary wicket.
In pursuit of 147 runs, West Indies got off to a horrible start as they lost a flurry of wickets from the outset, courtesy of Mahedi Hasan's impressive bowling. Johnson Charles tried to put the batting back on track but could only deliver a 12-ball 20-run cameo.
The hosts were reeling at 61/7 in the 12th over, and Bangladesh were on cloud nine. However, Rovman Powell single-handedly turned their smiling faces into tense expressions as the skipper pummeled the bowlers to all corners of the park, bringing up his fifty off just 28 balls.
Powell added a crucial 67 runs for the 8th wicket alongside Romario Shepherd, who contributed a vital 22 runs off 17 balls. The equation was reduced to 20 runs from 18 balls, and it seemed the hosts would cross the line comfortably with the skipper still at the crease. However, fate took a twist as Taskin Ahmed conceded just 2 runs in the 18th over and broke the vital partnership by trapping Shepherd. With 10 runs needed off the final over, Hasan Mahmud held his nerve, removing both Powell and Alzarri Joseph, and restricting West Indies to 140/10 in 20 overs.
Mahedi Hasan starred with the ball for the visitors, grabbing 4 crucial wickets. Hasan Mahmud and Taskin Ahmed chipped in with 2 wickets each, while Tanzim Hasan Sakib and Rishad Hossain contributed one wicket each to the West Indies' downfall.
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Earlier, after being invited to bat first, Bangladesh were rocked hard by the hosts as they lost three wickets for just 30 runs inside the powerplay. Soumya Sarkar (43) and Jaker Ali (27) steadied the innings with a crucial 50-plus run stand for the fourth wicket but couldn't convert it into a big partnership. Shamim Hossain provided the necessary acceleration towards the end of the innings, smashing a quickfire 27 off just 13 balls, while Mahedi Hasan's unbeaten 27 helped Bangladesh post a competitive 147/6 in their 20 overs.
Akeal Hosein and Obed McCoy bagged a couple of wickets each for the hosts, while Roston Chase and Romario Shepherd chipped in with a solitary wicket.
In pursuit of 147 runs, West Indies got off to a horrible start as they lost a flurry of wickets from the outset, courtesy of Mahedi Hasan's impressive bowling. Johnson Charles tried to put the batting back on track but could only deliver a 12-ball 20-run cameo.
The hosts were reeling at 61/7 in the 12th over, and Bangladesh were on cloud nine. However, Rovman Powell single-handedly turned their smiling faces into tense expressions as the skipper pummeled the bowlers to all corners of the park, bringing up his fifty off just 28 balls.
Powell added a crucial 67 runs for the 8th wicket alongside Romario Shepherd, who contributed a vital 22 runs off 17 balls. The equation was reduced to 20 runs from 18 balls, and it seemed the hosts would cross the line comfortably with the skipper still at the crease. However, fate took a twist as Taskin Ahmed conceded just 2 runs in the 18th over and broke the vital partnership by trapping Shepherd. With 10 runs needed off the final over, Hasan Mahmud held his nerve, removing both Powell and Alzarri Joseph, and restricting West Indies to 140/10 in 20 overs.
Mahedi Hasan starred with the ball for the visitors, grabbing 4 crucial wickets. Hasan Mahmud and Taskin Ahmed chipped in with 2 wickets each, while Tanzim Hasan Sakib and Rishad Hossain contributed one wicket each to the West Indies' downfall.
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9:19 AM IST & 11:49 PM Local Time: It is time for the post-match presentation.
Player of the Match: Mahedi Hasan
Mahedi Hasan (POTM): "We tried to stick to the process. Have bowled in the powerplay before. I stuck to my strengths and got success. I played here in Global Super League, so I knew what the wicket would be like.
Shamim played a good knock in the middle. I tried my best to get a partnership with him."
Shamim played a good knock in the middle. I tried my best to get a partnership with him."
Rovman Powell (West Indies Captain): "I think, to be honest, it’s just a matter of assessing the situation a bit earlier. After losing the first couple of wickets, we could have consolidated a bit more. We always knew the only way Bangladesh could get back into the game was if we lost wickets in clusters, and that's exactly what happened today.
Yeah, I think it’s just a matter of me focusing on Rovman Powell the batter, rather than just the captain of the West Indies team. I’ve always tried to lead from the front, and it’s good to see I’m getting a bit of consistency now.
It's always a challenge for us, and we need to keep improving our death bowling. Our batters let us down today. We were looking for a left-right combination against the leg-spinner, and hopefully, Shepherd will get more opportunities with the bat. We’ll have some honest discussions and reflect on where we’ve gone wrong. We've lost our way a bit in T20 cricket."
Yeah, I think it’s just a matter of me focusing on Rovman Powell the batter, rather than just the captain of the West Indies team. I’ve always tried to lead from the front, and it’s good to see I’m getting a bit of consistency now.
It's always a challenge for us, and we need to keep improving our death bowling. Our batters let us down today. We were looking for a left-right combination against the leg-spinner, and hopefully, Shepherd will get more opportunities with the bat. We’ll have some honest discussions and reflect on where we’ve gone wrong. We've lost our way a bit in T20 cricket."
Litton Das (Bangladesh Captain): "Definitely, we have played here. When I saw the wicket, I did not think it will play like that. I felt anything around 150-160 would have been a winning total.
Yeah, with the bowlers we have, I back them to defend anything. I want my players to play aggressive cricket. They are playing really good cricket at the moment. It has been a long tour, winning the game today was a boost for everyone."
Yeah, with the bowlers we have, I back them to defend anything. I want my players to play aggressive cricket. They are playing really good cricket at the moment. It has been a long tour, winning the game today was a boost for everyone."
After facing a series whitewash in the ODI format, Bangladesh staged a solid comeback and started the T20I series on a high, taking a 1-0 lead. Rovman Powell almost did the unthinkable, but the Bangladeshi bowlers held firm in the last three overs and snatched the victory from the hosts. Too many twists and turns in the game and we hope you enjoyed our coverage.
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It's time to bid adieu, folks. For now, it's me Deepak Prakash signing off on behalf of co-commentators Ajay Pal Singh, AkshayaKrishna Polya and scorer/analyst Ghanendra Singh Thakur. Stay tuned to our network for more cricket action from around the globe. BYE BYE!