Bangladesh Clinches T20I Series with 27-Run Victory Over West Indies
In a thrilling encounter at the Arnos Vale Ground in St. Vincent, Bangladesh secured a 27-run win against the West Indies in the second T20 International, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
Bangladesh's Innings:
Opting to bat first, Bangladesh faced early challenges on a pitch favoring bowlers. Key contributions came from Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who scored 26 runs, and a late surge by Shamim Hossain, who remained unbeaten with a rapid 35 off 17 balls. Their efforts guided Bangladesh to a total of 129 for 7 in 20 overs.
West Indies' Response:
Chasing 130, the West Indies struggled against Bangladesh's disciplined bowling attack. Taskin Ahmed led the charge with impressive figures of 3 for 16, dismantling the top order. Despite resistance from Roston Chase (32) and Akeal Hosein (31), the hosts were bowled out for 102 in 18.3 overs, falling short by 27 runs.
Series Outcome:
This victory marks Bangladesh's first T20I series win against the West Indies since 2018, highlighting their growth in the shortest format of the game. The final match of the series is scheduled at the same venue, where Bangladesh will aim for a clean sweep, and the West Indies will seek to regain some pride.
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