West Indies vs Bangladesh 1st T20I Highlights - 2024
Watch West Indies vs Bangladesh 1st T20I Highlights - 2024 : Bangladesh secured a thrilling 7-run victory over West Indies in a nail-biting last-over contest, taking a 1-0 lead in the 3-match T20I series. Mahedi Hasan’s all-round brilliance and Hasan Mahmud’s composed final over sealed the win for the visitors.
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Match Summary and Key Performances
Bangladesh Innings
- Total: 147/6 in 20 overs
- Top Performers:
- Soumya Sarkar: 43 (32 balls, 3 sixes, 2 fours)
- Shamim Hossain: 27 (13 balls, 3 sixes, 1 four)
- Jaker Ali: 27 (27 balls, 2 sixes, 1 four)
- Mahedi Hasan: 26* (24 balls, 2 fours, 1 six)
- West Indies Bowlers:
- Akeal Hosein: 2/13 (4 overs, 1 maiden)
- Obed McCoy: 2/25 (4 overs)
- Roston Chase: 1/19 (3 overs)
- Romario Shepherd: 1/36 (4 overs)
West Indies Innings
- Total: 140 all-out in 19.5 overs
- Top Performers:
- Rovman Powell: 60 (35 balls, 5 fours, 4 sixes)
- Romario Shepherd: 22 (17 balls, 2 fours, 1 six)
- Johnson Charles: 20 (12 balls, 2 sixes, 2 fours)
- Bangladesh Bowlers:
- Mahedi Hasan: 4/13 (4 overs, economy rate 3.25)
- Hasan Mahmud: 2/24 (3.5 overs)
- Taskin Ahmed: 2/26 (4 overs)
- Rishad Hossain: 1/24 (3 overs)
- Tanzim Hasan Sakib: 1/33 (4 overs)
Key Moments
1. Soumya Sarkar's Vital Knock:- Sarkar anchored Bangladesh's innings with a composed 43 off 32 balls, setting a foundation for the total.
- Shamim's 27 off 13 balls, including three sixes, gave Bangladesh a crucial push in the final overs.
3. Mahedi Hasan’s All-Round Heroics:
- With the bat: An unbeaten 26 off 24 balls stabilized Bangladesh’s innings.
- With the ball: Career-best figures of 4/13 in 4 overs dismantled West Indies’ chase.
4. Rovman Powell’s Fightback:
- Powell’s explosive 60 off 35 balls kept West Indies in the hunt, but lack of support from the middle and lower order led to their collapse.
5. Hasan Mahmud’s Final Over:
- Defending 8 runs in the last over, Mahmud held his nerve, dismissing Powell and ensuring a Bangladesh victory.
Awards
- Player of the Match:
- Mahedi Hasan for his exceptional all-round performance:
- Batting: 26* off 24 balls
- Bowling: 4/13 in 4 overs
- Mahedi Hasan for his exceptional all-round performance:
Series Status:
- Bangladesh leads the series 1-0 with two matches remaining.
