In a heart-stopping match in Dhaka, West Indies defeated Bangladesh in a nail-biting Super Over to tie the series 1-1. The game, which had it all, record-breaking individual performances and high-pressure moments, was decided by the visitors winning by a narrow margin of one run in the Super Over after a nail-biting last few overs.
Super Over Drama: West Indies Beat Bangladesh by One Run
In the Super Over, Bangladesh was required to score 10 runs set by the West Indies. Akeal Hosein bowled the last over with a mixture of dot balls, wides, and no-balls ended up under a huge amount of pressure.
Bangladesh’s chase was derailed as Saif Hassan, Soumya Sarkar, and Najmul Hossain Shanto couldn’t locate the boundaries needed to win the game. Even with Hosein’s imperfect bowling, the West Indies emerged victorious, with Bangladesh losing by 1 run.
Earlier during the normal innings, the West Indies had posted a score of 214 due to captain Shai Hope’s gutsy 50. West Indies needed 5 runs off the last over to achieve the chase, and while Hope played under pressure calmly, a dropped catch by wicket-keeper Nurul Hasan on the last delivery enabled the West Indies to get two required runs, levelling the match and taking it into the Super Over.
Historic Spin Bowling: West Indies Create New Record
A historic first, the West Indies bowled 50 overs of spin, becoming the first team to do so in One Day International (ODI) history. The record-breaking attempt broke the previous record held by Sri Lanka in 2004, when they bowled 44 overs of slow bowling against Australia.
Bangladesh responded with 42 overs of spin bowling, achieving a total of 92 overs of slow bowling combined in this ODI, a new record for most spin bowling in a single ODI.
Shai Hope’s Heroics Keep West Indies in the Game
The match’s hero was Shai Hope, who not only topped the scoring list with 50 runs but also kept West Indies in contention in the chase. His serene and measured approach led his team through a period of turmoil, where wickets fell at the other end at regular intervals. Hope’s leadership and singles-finding skills during crucial moments were vital in staging the Super Over.
Bangladesh’s Blunders: Middle Order Breakdown
Bangladesh’s batting effort was plagued by inconsistency, as some of the top-order and middle-order batsmen were not able to make the most of good starts. Saif Hassan smashed a six before being dismissed early on, and Towhid Hridoy and Najmul Hossain Shanto were responsible for committing poor shot selection. Hridoy top-edged a slog ball, while Shanto was caught at short midwicket.
Sarkar’s 45 from 89 balls, comprising three fours and a six, was the high point of Bangladesh’s innings, though his fall left the home team in trouble at 103 for 5. Bangladesh’s latter-day charge was provided by Nurul Hasan, who blasted a 23-run quickscore, and Rishad Hossain, who struck a terrific cameo of 39* from only 14 balls, to help Bangladesh reach 213.
West Indies Bowling: Akeal Hosein and Gudakesh Motie Take Centre Stage
The West Indies bowlers kept Bangladesh in check during the course of the innings, led by Akeal Hosein and Gudakesh Motie. Hosein, who arrived just in time for the game, made contributions with the ball, taking two wickets. Motie, however, was the best bowler, having figures of 3 for 65, although his performance was overshadowed by Rishad’s blistering finish.
Roston Chase and Alick Athanaze contributed as well to establishing their control of the ball, consistently denying Bangladesh any sentimentum. Athanaze was particularly impressive, returning figures of 2 for 14 from 10 overs to help restrict Bangladesh’s scoring chances.
Bangladesh’s Bowling: Rishad Hossain Shines Late
On the bowling side, Bangladesh depended a lot on their spinners. Nasum Ahmed dismissed Brandon King at the beginning of the chase, and Rishad Hossain took important wickets, such as Alick Athanaze and Keacy Carty. His bowling along with Mehidy Hasan Miraz’s work kept the West Indies on the back foot for most of the match.
WI vs BAN: The Series Now Level at 1-1
This game was a thrilling one that better described the unpredictability and drama of ODI cricket. West Indies’ success in bowling spin for 50 overs and the match’s photo-finish Super Over win guaranteed this game would be one of the most thrilling in recent history. The series now stands at 1-1, and the final ODI is sure to be a grand finale, with both sides looking to take the series win.
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