How Bangladesh Defeated West Indies 3-0 in T20I Series
Bangladesh cricket team have successfully completed their Caribbean tour with a commanding 80-run victory over the West Indies in the third and final T20I on December 20. Jaker Ali’s blistering unbeaten 72 led Bangladesh to a 3-0 series sweep. This dominant win marked a strong finish to the tour, showcasing the team’s resilience after an earlier setback. Let’s take a look at How Bangladesh defeated West Indies in T20I 2024 Series.
Jaker Ali’s Impressive Effort
With a 2-0 series lead, Bangladesh won the toss and opted to bat first in the third T20I and got off to a solid start, with an opening stand of 44 runs. Parvez Hossain Emon played a key role, scoring 39 off 21 balls, including two sixes and four boundaries. Although Bangladesh lost both openers by the end of the Powerplay, they were having a strong stint at 54/2. Tanzid Hasan failed to capitalize, but Jaker Ali took charge, anchoring the innings with an impressive 72 not out.
He hit six sixes and three fours, including a dramatic moment when he survived a run-out appeal. Jaker made the most of the reprieve, scoring 20 runs in the 18th over and blasting three sixes in the final over. His efforts helped Bangladesh set a competitive total, despite losing wickets in the middle overs. The innings were a collective effort, with Emon’s early blitz and Jaker’s powerful finish ensuring Bangladesh’s strong total to be chased.
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Bangladesh’s Clinical Bowling
Bangladesh’s bowling lineup, led by Rishad Hossain, put on a dominant display as they bowled out the West Indies for just 109 in the third and final T20I, securing a 3-0 series sweep. Taskin Ahmed struck early, dismissing Brandon King in the opening over, while Mahedi Hasan removed Nicholas Pooran for the third time in the series.
Despite some strong efforts from Romario Shepherd, the West Indies could not build partnerships, with the asking run rate climbing. Bangladesh’s bowlers maintained control throughout the innings, with every bowler taking at least one wicket. Rishad Hossain was the standout performer, claiming 3 wickets for 21 runs in his four overs.
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