Bangladesh’s Remarkable Defense Secures Series Win Against West Indies

In a thrilling display of strategic bowling, Bangladesh defended a modest total of 129 to claim a 27-run victory over the West Indies in the second T20I at Arnos Vale Ground, St Vincent. This win sealed the series with a 2-0 lead, marking Bangladesh’s lowest total successfully defended against the West Indies.

Capitalizing on a pitch favoring bowlers, both pacers and spinners excelled. Taskin Ahmed set the stage with two quick strikes in his opening over, while Mahedi Hasan’s early breakthroughs left the hosts reeling during the Powerplay. The combined efforts of the pace attack and Rishad Hossain’s crucial two wickets in the 17th over brought Bangladesh to the brink of victory.

Taskin Ahmed completed the triumph by taking out Akeal Hosein for 32, finishing with outstanding figures of 3 for 16. Support from Tanzim Sakib, Rishad, and Mahedi, each claiming two wickets, was instrumental in the win.

Batting first, Bangladesh faced challenges against the spin-heavy West Indies attack, managing 129 for 7. West Indies captain Rovman Powell’s decision to bowl first seemed promising as spinners Akeal Hosein and Roston Chase dominated early, leaving Bangladesh at a precarious 29 for 2 during the Powerplay.

Despite setbacks, Shamim Hossain’s vital unbeaten 35 off 17 balls provided late resistance, featuring two fours and two sixes. His 41-run partnership with Tanzim Hasan Sakib, who remained not out on 9, lifted Bangladesh to a competitive score.

The reshuffled opening pair of Soumya Sarkar and Liton Kumer Das struggled, with Litton out for 3 and Soumya for 11. Mehidy Hasan attempted to stabilize the innings with 26 off 25 balls, but his dismissal in the 10th over further hampered momentum. A brief rain interruption in the 12th over did little to aid the faltering middle order.

Akeal Hosein stood out for the West Indies, conceding just 16 runs in his four overs, while Gudakesh Motie chipped in with 2 for 25. Despite their efforts, Bangladesh’s disciplined bowling ensured a memorable series victory.