Romario Shepherd and Akeal Hosein shared six wickets between them as the West Indies triumphed over Bangladesh by 14 runs in the second T20I on Wednesday, thereby earning an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
While pursuing the target of 150, Bangladesh could manage only 135/8 with the loss of wickets. to wash Tanzid Hasan’s resilient 48-ball 61-bullet 135. Shepherd’s blazing execution of the game changed upon Shepherd fired in an extremely fast over which resulted in the killing of both Tanzid and Jaker Ali (17) and quickly collapse from 85/2. In addition to that, Jason Holder was also instrumental in the success of the West Indies team by contributing to the firing of the moment with his staggering 2/20 as well as the dismissing of opener Saif Hassan (5) early.
Earlier, West Indies accomplished excellent batting for the major part of the innings. The came out with so much punch and 106/1 in 11.2 overs before a sensitively promulgated collapse ended their innings at 149/9 after Shai Hope, the captain, chose to bat first. Hope scored 55 off 36 balls by hitting three fours and three sixes, and Alick Athanaze contributed 33 balls 52 including five fours and three sixes to make the innings explosive.
Bangladesh bowling unit started fighting back and put the pressure on West Indies batsmen with their skills led by Mustafizur Rahman (3/21) and backed up by spinners Nasum Ahmed (2/35) and Rishad Hossain (2/20), who got the Windies bowlers in difficulty. Nevertheless, the visitors' strict bowling practice has helped them to comfortably defend the mere total and thus finally win the series.
