West Indies vs Bangladesh 3rd T20I 2024 Highlights

Vishal

21 Dec, 2024

Bangladesh registered a historic 3-0 whitewash with an emphatic 80-run victory over the West Indies in the third and final T20I at Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown. Powered by Jaker Ali's scintillating 72 off 41 balls*, the visitors posted a commanding total before their bowlers dismantled the hosts for a dominant win.

West Indies vs Bangladesh 3rd T20I 2024 Highlights

Source : ESPN

Match Summary

Bangladesh: 189-7 (20 overs)
West Indies: 109 all-out (16.4 overs)

Key Performances

Bangladesh Batting

Jaker Ali: 72* (41 balls, 6 sixes, 3 fours)
A career-best knock, accelerating in the death overs with a strike rate of 175.60.
Parvez Hossain Emon: 39 (21 balls, 4 fours, 2 sixes)
Gave Bangladesh a blazing start with a strike rate of 185.71.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz: 29 (23 balls, 3 fours)
Held the innings together in the middle overs.

West Indies Bowling

Romario Shepherd: 2/31 (4 overs)
Led the bowling attack with key breakthroughs.
Roston Chase, Gudakesh Motie, and Alzarri Joseph: 1 wicket each.

West Indies Batting

Romario Shepherd: 33 (27 balls, 3 sixes, 1 four)
Tried to counterattack but ran out of partners.
Johnson Charles: 23 (18 balls, 4 fours)
Looked promising at the top before falling early.
Nicholas Pooran: 15 (10 balls, 2 fours, 1 six)
A short cameo with a strike rate of 150.

Bangladesh Bowling

Rishad Hossain: 3/21 (4 overs)
Spun a web around the West Indian batters, picking up three crucial wickets.
Mahedi Hasan: 2/17 (3 overs)
Contributed with economical and impactful bowling.
Taskin Ahmed: 2/24 (4 overs)
Struck early to dent the West Indies’ chase.
Tanzim Hasan Sakib & Hasan Mahmud: 1 wicket each.

Match Highlights

Bangladesh’s Record Total:
- Their second-highest total against the West Indies in T20Is.
- Jaker Ali’s heroics in the death overs powered them to 189, their highest score on West Indian soil.
West Indies Collapse:
- Their second-lowest score in a completed innings against Bangladesh.
- The spin duo of Rishad Hossain and Mahedi Hasan proved too much for the hosts.
Jaker Ali’s Brilliance:
- Played a mature yet explosive knock, finishing unbeaten with six towering sixes.
Bangladesh’s Dominance:
- Clinched their first-ever 3-0 series whitewash over the West Indies in T20Is.

Match Stats

Bangladesh’s Victory Margin: Second-largest by runs in T20Is (80 runs).
Biggest Win Against West Indies: Surpassing their 36-run win in 2018.
Highest Score in West Indies: Bangladesh's 189 surpassed their previous best of 163 at Providence (2022).

Awards

Player of the Match:
Jaker Ali for his explosive 72* off 41 balls, featuring 6 sixes and 3 fours.
Player of the Series:
Mahedi Hasan for his all-round contributions, scoring 37 runs and claiming 8 wickets in the series.

Bangladesh's comprehensive win not only marked a landmark series whitewash but also underscored their growing prowess in T20 cricket, particularly against formidable opponents like the West Indies.