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West Indies Clinch Historic Series Win Over Bangladesh
The West Indies marked a significant milestone in their cricketing journey by securing their first bilateral ODI series victory over Bangladesh in a decade. A career-best performance by Jayden Seales (4 for 22) and an impressive chase anchored by Brandon King (82) sealed a commanding 7-wicket win for the hosts in St. Kitts. Let’s dive deeper into the highlights of this memorable encounter.
Jayden Seales Shines with Career-Best Figures
West Indies’ decision to bowl first was immediately justified by Jayden Seales’ fiery spell, dismantling Bangladesh’s top order.
Early Breakthroughs
Seales sent back Soumya Sarkar, Litton Das, and skipper Mehidy Hasan Miraz within the powerplay, reducing Bangladesh to a precarious 54/3. Despite a counterattack by Tanzid Hasan, who struck an aggressive 46 off 33 balls, Justin Greaves ended his promising innings, leaving Bangladesh struggling at 64/4.
Middle-Order Collapse
Bangladesh’s middle-order offered little resistance. Gudakesh Motie’s double strike in successive overs removed Afif Hossain and Jaker Ali, leaving the visitors teetering at 104/6. Rishad Hossain’s duck further compounded their woes.
Resilient Lower Order
A valiant 92-run partnership for the eighth wicket between Mahmudullah (62) and Tanzim Hasan Sakib (45) injected some life into the innings. Mahmudullah’s calculated aggression, including two sixes, and Sakib’s growing confidence helped Bangladesh post a respectable total. However, Seales returned to dismiss Mahmudullah, and Romario Shepherd’s maiden over added to the pressure. Shoriful Islam’s quick cameo of 15 runs ensured Bangladesh reached 227 before being bowled out in the 46th over.
West Indies’ Dominant Chase
Solid Opening Partnership
Brandon King and Evin Lewis laid a strong foundation with a 109-run opening stand. While King took charge early on, Lewis shifted gears with a flurry of boundaries, including two sixes off Mehidy Hasan. Despite falling one run short of his fifty, Lewis’s late fireworks set the tone for the chase.
Middle-Order Contributions
King’s composed knock of 82 off 104 balls was the backbone of the innings. Partnering with Keacy Carty, who contributed a brisk 45, King ensured there were no hiccups. Carty’s seven boundaries kept the scoreboard ticking, though he fell five runs short of a well-deserved fifty.
Finishing Touch
Sherfane Rutherford’s quickfire 24 off 15 balls, including two sixes, sealed the deal for West Indies. With more than 13 overs to spare, the hosts cruised to victory, marking a historic moment in their cricketing journey.
Key Performances and Takeaways
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Jayden Seales: His fiery spell of 4 for 22 dismantled Bangladesh’s top order and earned him accolades.
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Brandon King: A composed and match-winning knock of 82 ensured a smooth chase.
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Mahmudullah: His fighting 62 lent some respectability to Bangladesh’s total.
Brief Scores
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Bangladesh: 227 in 45.5 overs (Mahmudullah 62; Jayden Seales 4-22, Gudakesh Motie 2-36)
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West Indies: 230/3 in 36.5 overs (Brandon King 82, Evin Lewis 49, Keacy Carty 45)
What’s Next?
The West Indies’ emphatic win over Bangladesh is a testament to their resurgence in ODI cricket. With young talents like Seales and King stepping up, the future looks promising for the Caribbean side. For detailed statistics and upcoming fixtures, visit ESPNcricinfo.
