Bangladesh will try to bounce back and draw the three-match ODI series against West Indies in the second game at St. Kitts.
The Bangla Tigers had a good run, winning 11 straight matches against the West Indies. But they lost the first game by five wickets, even after scoring a solid 294 runs.
Captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz played a huge role. Tanzid Hasan added some excitement with a quick 60 runs.
Mahmudullah finished strong with an unbeaten 50, and Jaker Ali hit some sixes late in the game. Sadly, their bowlers didn’t do well.
Sherfane Rutherford smashed a century and led the West Indies to victory. The Bangladesh bowlers had a tough time, although Tanzim Hasan Sakib and Nahid Rana got some early wickets.
Mehidy’s wicket of Shai Hope gave them a bit of hope, but Rutherford took charge with 113 runs off just 80 balls.
For Bangladesh to stay in the series, they need to come together and perform better.
Bangladesh squad
Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Litton Das (wk), Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Parvez Hossain Emon, Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali, Afif Hossain, Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana
Bangladesh Playing 11 vs West Indies- 2nd ODI, Bangladesh tour of West Indies 2024
Openers: Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar
Tanzid Hasan and Soumya Sarkar are expected to keep their spots as openers in the second ODI. They did well in the first game. Tanzid scored a nice 60 runs off 60 balls with six fours and three sixes. Soumya added a quick 19 runs off 18 balls before getting out to Alzarri Joseph.
Their partnership got things going early and helped them set a good score. Both players have been looking strong lately.
Middle-order batsmen and allrounders: Litton Das (W), Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Afif Hossain, Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain
The middle order for the second ODI is likely to include Litton Das, Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Afif Hossain, Jaker Ali, and Rishad Hossain. In the first ODI, captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz scored 74 runs off 101 balls. Mahmudullah helped out with an unbeaten 50 off 44 balls.
Afif Hossain added 28 off 29, while Jaker Ali had a solid 48 off 40. Litton Das and Rishad Hossain are important for stability, even though Litton got out early in the first game. This middle order is going to be crucial for visitors in this must-win match.
Bowlers: Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana, Taskin Ahmed
Bowling will be led by the experienced Taskin Ahmed. He’s all about speed and mixing it up. Tanzim Hasan Sakib will help them out.