West Indies secured a crucial 16-run victory over Bangladesh in the 1st T20I at Chattogram, taking a 1-0 lead in the series. The match saw Jayden Seales and Akeal Hosein dominate the powerplay with the ball, while Shai Hope and Rovman Powell powered the visitors to a competitive total.
West Indies vs Bangladesh 1st T20I: Hope and Powell Lead the Charge
The West Indies innings was anchored by Shai Hope, who scored an unbeaten 46 off 28 balls, supported by Rovman Powell, who remained not out on 44. Their partnership of 83 runs off just 44 deliveries shifted momentum in favor of the visitors. Both batters unleashed late fireworks, smashing sixes off Taskin Ahmed and Tanzim Hasan Sakib to push the total to 165 for 3.
Earlier, Bangladesh’s Nasum Ahmed bowled an economical spell, conceding just 15 runs in four overs, keeping West Indies quiet in the middle phase. However, Hope and Powell’s late assault ensured that the visitors finished strongly.
West Indies Bowling Dominates Bangladesh’s Powerplay
Bangladesh’s chase of 166 runs started poorly as the West Indies bowling attack struck early. Akeal Hosein and Jayden Seales dismantled the top order, reducing Bangladesh to 42 for 4 inside the powerplay. Hosein’s accurate spin and Seales’ pace proved too much for the home side.
Jason Holder joined the action by taking three key wickets, including Shamim Hossain and Tanzim Hasan. The disciplined bowling ensured that Bangladesh never truly recovered from their early collapse.
Tanzim and Nasum’s Resistance Not Enough for Bangladesh
Despite being under pressure, Tanzim Hasan Sakib and Nasum Ahmed tried to rebuild with a 40-run stand for the seventh wicket. Tanzim’s quickfire 33 off 27 balls gave Bangladesh faint hope, but Holder and Seales wrapped up the innings efficiently. The hosts were bowled out for 149 runs in the 19th over.
The result gave West Indies a 1-0 lead in the West Indies vs Bangladesh T20I series, with Seales and Hosein’s powerplay brilliance playing a pivotal role. The next match will be crucial for Bangladesh as they seek to level the series.
