Bangladesh completed a dominant 80-run victory over West Indies in the third T20I at Arnos Vale Ground, securing a 3-0 series sweep, their first in nearly two years. A brilliant performance by Jaker Ali, combined with exceptional bowling, saw Bangladesh demolish the West Indies and claim the series with an impressive all-around display.
Jaker Ali’s Unbeaten 72 Guides Bangladesh to 189/7
Jaker Ali played a match-winning knock, scoring 72 not out off 41 balls, featuring six sixes and three fours. His partnership with Parvez Hossain Emon helped Bangladesh post a formidable total of 189/7, their highest score on West Indian soil. After a minor mix-up with Shamim Hossain resulted in Jaker walking off the field, the TV umpire ruled Shamim out instead, which led to Jaker’s dramatic re-entry to the crease. From there, Jaker took charge and accelerated the scoring, providing the perfect finish for Bangladesh.
Parvez Hossain Emon’s Quickfire 39 Sets the Tone
Parvez Hossain Emon, replacing the injured Soumya Sarkar, provided a solid start for Bangladesh, smashing 39 off 21 balls. He dominated the opening overs, hitting a couple of sixes off the West Indies fast bowlers. His explosive start was crucial in helping Bangladesh reach a strong powerplay total of 54/1.
Bangladesh’s Batting Dominance and Jaker’s Final Flourish
After a couple of setbacks in the middle overs, including the dismissal of Shamim Hossain, Jaker regrouped and made full use of the final overs. His aggressive hitting, especially in the last few overs, saw Bangladesh post a daunting total of 189/7. Jaker was unstoppable, blasting McCoy for three sixes in the final over, making it Bangladesh’s best-ever 20th over in a T20I match.
West Indies’ Struggle in Chasing Down 190
In reply, West Indies struggled from the start, losing early wickets, including Brandon King, who was dismissed cheaply by Taskin Ahmed. Mahedi Hasan continued his good form, removing Johnson Charles and Nicholas Pooran. West Indies’ woes deepened as they lost half their side for under 50 runs. Despite a few boundaries from Rovman Powell, the required rate was too high, and they were left reeling.
Rishad Hossain’s Game-Changing Performance
Rishad Hossain was the standout bowler for Bangladesh, picking up 3 wickets for 21 runs. His efforts, along with those of Taskin and Mahedi, dismantled the West Indian middle and lower order. Rishad’s key wickets included Rovman Powell, Gudakesh Motie, and Alzarri Joseph. His exceptional bowling ensured West Indies had no chance of chasing down the target.
Bangladesh’s Dominance A Historic 3-0 Sweep
The victory in the third T20I sealed the 3-0 series sweep for Bangladesh, a remarkable achievement that capped off a successful West Indies tour. Bangladesh’s all-round performance, including Jaker Ali’s brilliant knock and Rishad Hossain’s match-changing bowling, proved too much for the West Indies to handle.
Bangladesh now returns home with a well-deserved victory, marking a successful series in the West Indies.
