Bangladesh vs west Indies
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A Historic Comeback for West Indies
In a stunning turn of events, the West Indies cricket team has broken their 11-match losing streak against Bangladesh with a five-wicket win in St Kitts. The home side, led by Sherfane Rutherford’s maiden ODI century, took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. This victory marks a significant milestone for the West Indies team and sets the tone for their upcoming matches.
A Century of Style
Rutherford, who was struck twice on his helmet during his innings, reached his century when Bangladesh conceded six runs via overthrows in the 47th over. He celebrated the milestone with consecutive sixes off Soumya Sarkar, over long-off and midwicket. This impressive performance showcased Rutherford’s skill and composure under pressure.
A Solid Partnership
Rutherford added 99 runs for the fourth wicket with captain Shai Hope, who contributed an 88-ball 86 after coming in at 27 for 2. The partnership was built on a solid foundation, with both batsmen showing great understanding and patience. This fourth wicket stand gave West Indies much-needed impetus in their chase.
A Blast of Runs
Rutherford and Justin Greaves blasted 95 runs off just 57 balls for the fifth wicket. Greaves scored the winning runs and finished on an unbeaten 41 off 31 balls with five fours. This thrilling partnership showcased the duo’s ability to accelerate the scoring rate and take the game away from Bangladesh.
A Troubled Start
West Indies were in trouble for much of the first half of their chase, losing both Brandon King and Evin Lewis in the first powerplay. They couldn’t get going against Bangladesh’s fast-bowling trio. Tanzim Hasan Sakib trapped King lbw for 9 off 17 when he tried to pull one that wasn’t short enough, and Nahid Rana struck Lewis’ back pad in front of the stumps with a 148.9 kph delivery.
A Turning Point
Shai Hope slammed his opposite number Mehidy Hasan Miraz down the ground for six, breaking a spell of 28 balls without a boundary. This hit opened the floodgates as Rutherford struck Mehidy for a four and a six in the 32nd over, before driving Taskin for a boundary in the 33rd.
A Clinical Finish
Rutherford then reached his highest ODI score in the 43rd over, with twin sixes off Taskin. When Greaves carved Tanzim through the covers in the following over, West Indies’ required rate came down to a run a ball, with just 37 needed. The home side finished the chase with ease, taking their target of 295 by five wickets.
A Solid Performance from Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s innings had also revolved around three significant partnerships. Soumya Sarkar struck Alzarri Joseph for consecutive fours before falling caught behind later in the same over. Litton Das followed him shortly afterwards, getting caught behind to Romario Shepherd.
Tanzid’s Confidence (Bangladesh vs west Indies)
Tanzid Hasan looked by far the more confident of the two batsmen, hitting two more sixes over long-off and finding boundaries all around the wicket. He added 79 runs for the third wicket captain Mehidy, who survived two chances, with Carty dropping him on 1 and 31.
Mehidy’s Solid Foundation
Mehidy rode his luck, top scoring with 74. He fell to the same bowler in the 38th over, skying to extra cover where Rutherford took the catch. Mehidy had laid the perfect foundation for Jaker Ali and Mahmudullah, who added 96 runs for the sixth wicket.
A Thrilling Conclusion (Bangladesh vs west Indies)
Mahmudullah smashed three sixes on the leg side, and as many fours, in his unbeaten 50 off 44 balls. The sixth wicket pair built a solid partnership, but ultimately fell short of taking the match away from West Indies.
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