UPDATE: The West Indies have just swept the T20 series against Bangladesh with a decisive victory in Chattogram, winning by five wickets and 19 balls remaining. This stunning performance marks a clean sweep of the series, concluding with a 3-0 record.
In an electrifying match on October 15, 2023, West Indies chased down a target of 152 runs after Bangladesh was bowled out for 151 in their allotted 20 overs. Key contributions came from Roston Chase and Ackeem Auguste, both smashing rapid half-centuries. Auguste scored a blistering 50 runs off just 25 balls, featuring five sixes, while Chase matched him with 50 runs off 29 balls. Their partnership of 91 runs for the fourth wicket was pivotal in securing the win.
Pacer Romario Shepherd delivered an impressive performance, claiming a hat-trick and finishing with figures of 3-36. He became the second West Indies bowler to achieve a T20 hat-trick, following in the footsteps of teammate Jason Holder. In a remarkable sequence, Shepherd dismissed Tanzid Hasan, who scored a commanding 89 off 62 balls, in the final over, along with Shoriful Islam, sealing the game for the visitors.
The match began with Bangladesh’s captain, Liton Das, winning the toss and opting to bat first. A strong partnership between Saif Hassan and Tanzid Hasan gave the hosts a solid foundation, but their innings crumbled as the West Indies’ bowling attack struck back. Holder’s key wicket of Hassan (23) triggered a collapse where Bangladesh lost their last seven wickets for a mere 33 runs.
The West Indies had previously triumphed in the second T20 by 14 runs and the first match by 16 runs, making this series a complete turnaround after their earlier ODI series loss to Bangladesh.
WHAT’S NEXT: Fans are eager to see how the West Indies carry this momentum into upcoming matches, as they look to build on this successful series against Bangladesh. The team will aim to fine-tune their skills ahead of future international competitions.
This series sweep not only boosts team morale but also highlights the rising talent within the squad, making them a formidable opponent on the international stage.
