Bangladesh Clinch First-Ever T20I Series Sweep Against West Indies

On a record-breaking day in Kingstown, Bangladesh secured a dominant 3-0 series sweep over West Indies with an 80-run victory. Jaker Ali’s brilliant 72* off 41 balls and a clinical bowling performance powered the visitors to their highest-ever T20I total in the West Indies—189/7. The bowlers then dismantled the West Indies lineup, bowling them out […]

Opting to bat first with a 2-0 series lead, Bangladesh got off to a strong start, with Parvez Hossain Emon (39 off 21) and Jaker Ali providing the early momentum. Despite losing both openers quickly towards the end of the PowerPlay, the team had set a solid platform at 54/2. Tanzid Hasan failed to capitalize on the opportunity, but Jaker’s explosive knock ensured that Bangladesh remained on top.

The middle-order consolidated and pushed the score further, with Jaker taking charge. His knock was the standout performance, while the bowlers, led by Rishad Hossain and Shoriful Islam, completed the demolition. The victory capped off a successful tour for Bangladesh with a resounding 3-0 series sweep that demonstrated their all-round strength.

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Jaker Ali’s Explosive Knock Powers Bangladesh to Strong Total

At 65/3, Jaker Ali joined Mehidy Hasan Miraz to stabilize Bangladesh’s innings with a crucial 37-run partnership. However, Roston Chase gave West Indies a timely breakthrough, removing Shamim Hossain and Mahedi Hasan through quick-run-outs. In a moment of confusion, Jaker was initially sent back to the pavilion after the first run-out. Still, he was promptly recalled after a review showed he had not crossed.

With Bangladesh slipping to 114/6 in the 15th over, Jaker switched gears and formed a vital 50-run partnership with Tanzin Hasan Sakib. At the time of his recall, Jaker was on 17 off 16 balls, but he quickly found his rhythm, smashing 55 runs off just 25 balls. His explosive hitting brought Bangladesh back into the game.

Alzarri Joseph bore the brunt of Jaker’s assault, conceding 12 and 25 runs in his final two overs. Jaker punished Joseph’s deliveries, hitting four sixes and two boundaries, helping Bangladesh finish strong and post 189/7. This late surge played a crucial role in Bangladesh’s dominant performance.

Bangladesh Bowlers Dominate to Complete Historic T20I Series Swee

Having defended totals of 147 and 129 in the previous matches, Bangladesh’s bowlers had a solid foundation to secure their first-ever T20I series sweep against the West Indies. Taskin Ahmed immediately impacted, dismissing Brandon King LBW in the opening over of the chase. Despite some fireworks from Nicholas Pooran, the West Indies could only muster 45 runs in the powerplay and lost two more wickets during the phase, including Pooran, who fell to Mahedi Hasan for the third consecutive time in the series.

Romario Shepherd was the only West Indies batter to show some resistance. Still, the pressure from the mounting asking rate quickly took its toll. Bangladesh’s bowlers maintained their dominance throughout the innings, with none of the other West Indies batters able to offer any meaningful resistance.

The Bangladesh bowlers performed a dominant collective performance, with all five bowlers claiming at least one wicket each. Rishad Hossain was the standout performer, delivering a match-winning spell of 3 for 21 from his four overs. His exceptional figures played a key role in dismantling the West Indies batting lineup.

Thanks to this clinical bowling effort, Bangladesh secured a dominant 80-run victory, completing a 3-0 series sweep. The bowlers’ consistency and discipline throughout the match were crucial in ensuring Bangladesh’s comprehensive series win.