WI vs BAN: West Indies Seal 3-0 Series Win

The West Indies completed a dominant 3-0 T20I series sweep over Bangladesh in Chattogram, thanks to a composed and mature half-century from Ackeem Auguste. Stand-in captain Roston Chase praised the young batter’s growth and temperament after the team’s comprehensive five-wicket victory with more than three overs to spare.

Auguste’s Knock Helps West Indies Pip Scot

One of three inclusions in the playing XI for the final T20I, Ackeem Auguste made the most of his opportunity. The talented left-hander was soon entertaining the Chattogram crowd, finding much joy on the leg side, especially.

The momentum dramatically changed in the West Indies’ favour when Auguste launched Rishad Hossain for three sixes in the 13th over. He capitalized fully on a dropped chance between those sixes, going on to share in a vital 91-run partnership with Roston Chase for the fourth wicket.

Earlier, Amir Jangoo set the tone with a brisk 23-ball 34, giving the Caribbean side early momentum during the WI vs BAN clash.

Chase Commends Auguste’s Maturity and Improvement

Chase himself scored a steady half-century and later spoke volumes of the progress made by Auguste as a batter, for one who has shared the St. Lucia dressing room with him.

“I thought he played a great innings,” Chase said. “He’s come a long way from the player I knew a few years ago. Back then, he’d play some flashy shots and get out for 20 or 30. Now he’s learning how to build an innings. The sky is the limit for him he has a rare ability to strike the ball cleanly. If he keeps working hard and believing in himself, he’ll go far.”

The aggression, combined with maturity from Auguste, led West Indies to an easy run chase against Bangladesh.

Partnerships Prove the Decisive Factor

The final WI vs BAN T20I was also marred by a similar chase. Bangladesh’s innings was largely held together by Tanzid Hasan’s fluent knock, with his 63-run stand with Saif Hassan lacking equal contribution from the other end.

“Bangladesh never really had a big partnership where both batters stood up,” Chase explained. “It was mainly the left-hander doing the scoring while others got out around him. Our plan was simple keep six to seven runs per over until the 15th, then accelerate once the set batters got in.”

Chase mentioned that the Chattogram surface was the best among the three games, which allowed the batters to play through the line a lot more comfortably.

Bowlers Shine as West Indies Complete Whitewash

While it was Auguste and Chase who propelled the batting, for West Indies, it was their bowlers again who set up the win. Romario Shepherd topped with seven scalps in the series, including a hat-trick in the third T20I.

“I was so focused on the game that I didn’t realize he had taken a hat-trick,” Chase said with a grin. “I forgot he had taken a wicket in the over before. I am really happy for him – he bowled brilliantly throughout the series.”

Chase also credited the bowling unit, which executed their plans perfectly, but admitted the team’s fielding still needs improvement.

“We dropped too many catches,” Chase said. “The bowlers stuck to their strategies really well, so I want to congratulate them. But as a team, we need to sharpen our fielding going forward.”