Mahmudullah Departs for 62 Runs
After Tanzim Hasan’s dismissal, Mahmudullah couldn’t stay long either. The experienced middle-order batsman was caught at the boundary attempting a big shot. Jayden Seales claimed his fourth wicket.
Mahmudullah scored 62 runs off 92 balls, hitting four sixes and two fours. At the end of 45 overs, Bangladesh’s score stands at 213 for 9 wickets.
Record Partnership Broken by Chase’s Stunning Catch
Tanzim Hasan came agonizingly close to his maiden fifty but fell short due to a brilliant return catch by Roston Chase. Tanzim attempted to loft a ball outside the off-stump over the bowler’s head but failed to get the desired elevation. Chase’s outstanding reflexes ended the 92-run stand that lasted 106 balls. Tanzim scored a remarkable 45 off 62 balls, hitting two sixes and four fours, before being dismissed.
After 44 overs, Bangladesh reached 209 for 8 wickets, with Shariful Islam joining Mahmudullah at the crease.
Mahmudullah-Tanzim Set Eighth-Wicket Record
Standing amidst the ruins, Mahmudullah and Tanzim Hasan set a record for Bangladesh’s highest eighth-wicket partnership, adding 92 runs. The partnership was broken by Tanzim’s dismissal off Roston Chase.
Previously, Mohammad Mithun and Mohammad Saifuddin held the record with an 84-run stand against New Zealand in 2019, which lasted for over five years.
Mahmudullah’s Fifty Off 84 Balls
Mahmudullah once again lifted the struggling Bangladesh team with a responsible knock, scoring another fifty off 84 balls.
This is his fourth fifty in five matches at Warner Park, St. Kitts, and his third in the last three ODIs. His recent notable innings include 98 runs against Afghanistan and an unbeaten 50 in the first ODI of this series.
After 42 overs, Bangladesh stood at 195 for 7 wickets, with Mahmudullah on 50 and Tanzim on 44.
Mahmudullah-Tanzim Bring Up a Fifty Partnership
When Bangladesh seemed destined to collapse before reaching 150, Mahmudullah and Tanzim Hasan steered the team to a fifty partnership in 64 balls.
Mahmudullah played a composed knock, taking singles and hitting bad balls for sixes, while Tanzim supported him with a responsible innings.
At the end of 37 overs, Bangladesh had scored 167 for 7 wickets.
Mindley’s First ODI Wicket: Rishad Out
Making his ODI debut, Marquino Mindley claimed his first wicket in his second spell. Rishad Hossain fell trying to drive a ball that wasn’t quite in the right length, getting caught by Roston Chase. Rishad departed for a duck after playing eight balls.
At 26 overs, Bangladesh was struggling at 115 for 7 wickets, with Mahmudullah and Tanzim Hasan at the crease.
Moti Strikes Twice, Dismissing Afif and Zaker
Gudakesh Moti claimed two wickets in consecutive overs, dismissing Afif Hossain and Zaker Ali to put Bangladesh in deep trouble. Zaker reviewed his LBW decision but couldn’t overturn it. He scored 3 runs off 9 balls.
At 21 overs, Bangladesh stood at 104 for 6 wickets, with Mahmudullah and Rishad Hossain at the crease.
Afif Falls Trying a Big Shot
Afif Hossain kept the scoreboard moving against Romario Shepherd but fell to Gudakesh Moti while attempting a six. Afif scored 24 off 29 balls, including four boundaries, before getting caught at long-off by Sherfane Rutherford.
After 19 overs, Bangladesh was 101 for 5 wickets, with Mahmudullah and Zaker Ali at the crease.
Tanzid Falls to the Same Shot Again
Tanzid Hasan once again failed to convert a good start into a big score. He was dismissed in a similar manner as the first ODI, caught by the same fielder, Justin Greaves, at backward point. Tanzid smashed two sixes and four boundaries in his 33-ball 46 but couldn’t continue further.
After 11 overs, Bangladesh had 64 runs for 4 wickets, with Afif Hossain joining Mahmudullah at the crease.
Litton Departs After a Shaky Stay
Litton Das’s uncertain innings ended with an awkward shot. He mistimed a pull shot off Jayden Seales, getting caught at backward point by Evin Lewis. Litton scored just 4 runs off 19 balls before departing.
At 8 overs, Bangladesh was 41 for 2 wickets, with Tanzid Hasan and Mehidy Hasan Miraz at the crease.
Soumya Fails to Support Tanzid
Tanzid Hasan smashed two sixes and two fours in his quickfire 24 off 14 balls, but Soumya Sarkar couldn’t provide him with support. He was caught at mid-on off Jayden Seales for just 2 runs. At 4 overs, Bangladesh was 28 for 1 wicket, with Litton Das joining Tanzid Hasan.
One Debutant in West Indies XI
West Indies made one change in their XI, handing a debut to pacer Marquino Mindley in place of Alzarri Joseph. Mindley became the 225th player to represent West Indies in ODIs.
West Indies XI: Shai Hope (captain/wicketkeeper), Brandon King, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Justin Greaves, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Moti, Sherfane Rutherford, Marquino Mindley, Jayden Seales, Romario Shepherd.
Shariful Replaces Taskin in Bangladesh XI
Bangladesh made one change to their XI, replacing Taskin Ahmed with left-arm pacer Shariful Islam. The team continues with three pacers and two spinners, with Mahmudullah and Afif available as part-time options.
Bangladesh XI: Mehidy Hasan Miraz (captain), Litton Das, Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Mahmudullah, Zaker Ali, Afif Hossain, Rishad Hossain, Shariful Islam, Tanzim Hasan, Nahid Rana.
Bangladesh Batting First After Losing Toss
Mehidy Hasan Miraz lost the toss in the second ODI, and West Indies captain Shai Hope chose to field first, citing the morning moisture as an advantage.
Bangladesh Aim to Keep the Series Alive
After a shocking loss in the first ODI, Bangladesh looks to bounce back and keep the series alive. The team takes the field at Warner Park, St. Kitts, with the match starting at 7:30 PM Bangladesh time.
