West Indies Clinch 16-Run Win Over Bangladesh in Chattogram T20I

The T20 Match where West Indies defeated Bangladesh by 16 runs in the first game of their series was a thrilling encounter played under lights in Chattogram. West Indies chose to bat first after winning the toss and posted a competitive total of 165 for 3 in their 20 overs, setting up a chase that Bangladesh couldn’t quite manage, finishing at 149 all out in 19.4 overs. The visitors’ batting was anchored by steady contributions from their top order, while their bowlers dominated the powerplay to seal the win.

West Indies Innings

In the West Indies innings, the team got off to a solid start thanks to openers Alick Athanaze and Brandon King, who built a foundation without taking too many risks early on. Athanaze, known for his aggressive style, looked comfortable from the outset, finding the boundary with ease. He struck four fours and one six in his knock of 34 runs from 27 balls, showing good intent against the Bangladesh bowlers. King, on the other hand, played a more measured role, scoring 33 off 36 deliveries, including one four and two sixes. Their partnership added 59 runs for the first wicket in 8.2 overs, putting pressure on the home side’s attack.

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The Bangladesh bowlers started with discipline, particularly Nasum Ahmed, who bowled economically with figures of 4 overs for 15 runs and no wickets. He kept things tight, conceding just one six in his spell while maintaining a run rate below four per over. Taskin Ahmed, the pace spearhead, was more expensive but picked up key wickets, ending with 2 for 36 in his four overs. He dismissed King in the 12th over, caught by Tanzim Hasan Sakib, which broke the second partnership. Earlier, Rishad Hossain had struck in the 8th over, bowling Athanaze for 34, as the batsman missed a delivery while trying to play across the line.

After the first wicket fell at 59, Shai Hope joined King at the crease. Hope, who was captaining the side and keeping wickets, played a crucial unbeaten innings of 46 off 28 balls, hitting one four and four sixes. His knock was vital in accelerating the scoring rate towards the end. However, the middle order had a brief stumble when Sherfane Rutherford came in and departed for a duck off just one ball, caught behind by Litton Das off Taskin in the 12th over. This left West Indies at 82 for 3 after 12.2 overs, with two quick wickets putting them under a bit of pressure.

Rovman Powell then walked in and turned the innings around with an explosive unbeaten 44 from 28 deliveries, featuring one four and four sixes. Powell and Hope formed an unbroken 83-run stand for the fourth wicket in the remaining overs, which propelled West Indies to a strong total. Powell’s aggressive hitting, especially against the spinners, was a highlight. He targeted Rishad Hossain, who finished with 1 for 40 in four overs, and Tanzim Hasan Sakib, who went wicketless for 47 runs in his four overs, proving costly with an economy of 11.75.

Mustafizur Rahman bowled tidily with 4 overs for 24 runs but couldn’t claim a wicket, relying on cutters and variations to keep the batsmen in check. The extras conceded were minimal at 8, including five wides, two leg byes, and one bye, showing reasonable control from the bowlers despite the high scoring in the death overs.

The innings progressed steadily through the powerplay, with West Indies reaching around 50 runs in the first six overs without losing a wicket. By the drinks break, they were in a decent position, but the quick wickets around the 12th over could have derailed them. Hope’s composure and Powell’s power-hitting ensured they finished strongly, smashing 83 runs in the last eight overs. Hope’s strike rate of 164.28 was impressive, making him the top scorer. Powell’s 157.14 strike rate complemented this perfectly.

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Overall, the West Indies batting displayed resilience after early losses, with the top order setting a platform and the finishers capitalizing. Bangladesh’s fielding was sharp at times, with catches taken cleanly, but they might rue the expensive overs from Tanzim and Rishad that allowed the visitors to surge past 160. The total of 165 for 3 at a run rate of 8.25 over 20 overs and 98 minutes of play time set a challenging target on a ground where chasing under lights can be tricky due to dew, but West Indies’ bowlers would make it even harder for the hosts.

Bangladesh’s Innings

Shifting to the Bangladesh innings, the home team faced a target of 166 and started aggressively but lost wickets rapidly in the powerplay, which ultimately cost them the match. Openers Saif Hassan and Tanzid Hasan began with intent, but Tanzid fell early for 15 off just five balls, including two fours and one six, caught by Romario Shepherd off Jayden Seales in the 1.2 overs. This set a tone of quick starts but quicker dismissals.

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Litton Das, the captain and keeper, came in next but managed only 5 off 8 balls with one four before being caught and bowled by Akeal Hosein in the 2.5 over. Saif followed soon after, scoring 8 off 7 with one six, caught by Shepherd again off Hosein in the 4.2 overs. Shamim Hossain’s brief stay yielded 1 off 4, bowled by Jason Holder in the 5.3 overs, leaving Bangladesh reeling at 41 for 4 after 5.3 overs.

Nurul Hasan tried to steady the ship but scored just 5 off 10 before being bowled by Khary Pierre in the 8.3 overs. At this point, with five wickets down for 57 in 8.3 overs, the chase looked in tatters. Towhid Hridoy played a fighting knock of 28 off 25 balls with two fours, but he too fell caught by Hosein off Seales in the 11.6 over, making it 77 for 6. Tanzim Hasan Sakib provided some resistance with 33 off 27, hitting three fours and one six, partnering with others to push the score past 100. He was dismissed caught by Roston Chase off Holder in the 15.5 over, at 117 for 7. Nasum Ahmed smashed 20 off 13 with three fours and one six but was caught by Holder off Seales in the 16.4 over, via a relay catch involving Powell.

Rishad Hossain hit a quick 6 off 3 with one four, caught by Powell off Holder in the 17.3 over. Taskin Ahmed scored 10 off 8 with one six but was out hit wicket off Shepherd in the 19.4 over, ending the innings. Mustafizur Rahman remained not out on 11 off 8 with one four. The West Indies bowlers were outstanding, with Seales taking 3 for 32 in four overs, Holder 3 for 31 in four, Hosein 2 for 22 in four, Pierre 1 for 33 in four, and Shepherd 1 for 29 in 3.4 overs. Their economy rates varied, but the powerplay dominance, 42 for 4 in the first six overs, was decisive.

Bangladesh reached 50 in 7.5 overs but faced a floodlight failure at 59 for 5 after nine overs. They crossed 100 in 14.4 overs and 150 in the last over, but extras of 7 (five wides, two byes) couldn’t save them. The run rate hovered around 7.57 over 19.4 overs and 111 minutes. The innings was marked by early collapses, with the top order failing to build partnerships.

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Hridoy and Tanzim’s efforts kept hopes alive, but regular wickets prevented momentum. West Indies’ fielding was sharp, with catches and a relay effort shining. The bowlers mixed pace and spin effectively, with Seales’ three wickets disrupting the middle order. Despite some lower-order fight, like Nasum’s cameo and Mustafizur’s unbeaten stand, the damage from the powerplay proved irreversible. Bangladesh’s batting showed flashes of aggression but lacked consistency, leading to their downfall against a disciplined attack.

TCNI’s Magic Moment of the Game

When the West Indies took on Bangladesh in a thrilling T20I clash, the Magic Moment of the Game, as crowned by TCNI, belonged to none other than Jayden Seales with his fiery bowling. Chasing 166 in 20 overs, Bangladesh stumbled early, and Seales struck gold with three crucial wickets in his four-over spell, leaking just 32 runs at an economy of 8.00. He first shattered Tanzid Hasan’s blistering start, clean bowling him for 15 off 5 balls in the 1.2 overs.

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Then, with pressure mounting, Seales returned to dismiss the well-set Towhid Hridoy for 28 off 25, caught brilliantly by Hosein at 11.6 overs. His third scalp came when Nasum Ahmed, threatening with 20 off 13, skied one to Holder at 16.4 overs. Seales’ pace and precision rattled the middle order, triggering a collapse from 77/5 to 117/7. Though Bangladesh fought till 149 all out in 19.4 overs, Seales’ triple blow swung the game decisively.

TCNI’s Hero of the Day

Getting the tag of TCNI’s Hero of the Day, Rovman Powell smashed his way to an unbeaten 44 off just 28 balls, powering West Indies to a strong 165/3 in their 20 overs against Bangladesh. Coming in at a tricky 82/3 after quick wickets, Powell stayed calm and blasted 1 four and 4 huge sixes at a strike rate of 157.14.

Lethal hitting in the final over with three sixes!🔥

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His knock lasted 36 minutes and turned the game around. He built a solid unbroken 83-run stand with Shai Hope, who also shone with 46 not out off 28 balls, including 1 four and 4 sixes. Earlier, Alick Athanaze scored 34 off 27 with 4 fours and 1 six, while Brandon King made 33 off 36 with 1 four and 2 sixes. Sherfane Rutherford fell for a duck.