In a hight-scoring encounter at Warner Park, St Kitts, West Indies clinched a comprehensive 4-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the third and final ODI, sealing a series whitewash.
Multiple half-centuries from the Bangladesh side
Bangladesh posted a challenging total of 321 for 5 in their 50 overs. The innings started with early setbacks as Tanzid Hasan and Litton Das fell for ducks, but a spirited recovery was led by Soumya Sarkar (73) and Mehidy Hasan Miraz (77). Mahmudullah (84) and Jaker Ali Anik (62) then provided the late flourish, pushing the score past 300. For West Indies, Alzarri Joseph was the standout bowler with figures of 2/43, while Jediah Blades had an expensive day with 0/73.
Amir Jangoo hits a blazing ton on international debut
Chasing 322, West Indies had a rocky start losing both Brandon King and Alick Athanaze early but managed an exceptional turnaround thanks to Keacy Carty (95) and a sensational debut century from Amir Jangoo (104 not out off 83). Their partnership set the stage for the chase, with Gudakesh Motie (44 not out) providing crucial late momentum. Despite a valiant effort from the Bangladesh bowlers, with Rishad Hossain taking 2/69, West Indies achieved the target in 45.5 overs, finishing at 325/6.
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Key performances
- Amir Jangoo’s maiden ODI century on debut was not just match-winning but also historic, marking him as the first West Indies player in 46 years to achieve this feat.
- Keacy Carty nearly got to a well-deserved hundred, falling just short but playing a pivotal role in steadying the innings.
- Soumya Sarkar and Mahmudullah were the backbone of the Bangladesh innings, ensuring a competitive score was on the board.
Player of the Match
Amir Jangoo was rightfully awarded Player of the Match for his match-defining century which not only clinched the game but also highlighted his potential in international cricket.
This match showcased a fine balance of batting prowess from both teams, with West Indies ultimately outshining Bangladesh due to their remarkable chase, driven by debutant Jangoo’s heroics.
One of the special debuts in ODI cricket for the West Indies, as Amir Jangoo with a century on ODI debut leads his team to victory in a record run chase at Warner Park. Great maturity and composure in that knock👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼.
— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) December 12, 2024
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