West Indies took on Bangladesh in the second ODI at Warner Park, Basseterre in St Kitts on Tuesday. The contest witnessed a clinical performance from the hosts as they won the game by 7 wickets. With the victory, the Caribbean side also took a 2-0 lead in the 3-match series.
Bangladesh struggle to build partnerships
Despite a promising start by Tanzid Hasan, who scored a quick 46 off 33 balls, the visitors failed to build substantial partnerships. Mahmudullah’s resilient 62 off 92 balls stood out, while Tanzim Sakib contributed a gritty 45 off 62. However, regular wickets curtailed Bangladesh’s momentum, and they were bowled out for 227 in 45.5 overs.
Jayden Seales stars with the ball
West Indies’ bowling attack, led by Jayden Seales, put on a clinical display. Seales claimed 4 wickets for just 22 runs in his nine overs, dismantling Bangladesh’s top order and playing a pivotal role in restricting the visitors. Gudakesh Motie provided excellent support with figures of 2 for 36 in his 10-over spell, while the remaining bowlers chipped in with crucial breakthroughs to ensure the visitors couldn’t post a challenging total.
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Brandon King leads a dominant chase
In response, West Indies made light work of the target, chasing down 230 with 13.1 overs to spare. Brandon King anchored the innings with a magnificent 82 off 76 balls, hitting 8 fours and 3 sixes. Evin Lewis contributed a steady 49 off 62, and Keacy Carty played a fluent knock of 45 off 47. Contributions from Shai Hope and Sherfane Rutherford ensured a smooth finish, as the hosts reached 230/3 in 36.5 overs.
The Bangladesh bowlers found it challenging to contain the West Indies batters on a favorable surface. Nahid Rana, Rishad Hossain, and Afif Hossain managed to pick up a wicket each, but their efforts were insufficient against the dominant West Indies lineup. Shoriful Islam and Tanzim Sakib conceded runs heavily, failing to create pressure.
For his exceptional bowling performance, Seales was rightly awarded the Player of the Match. His fiery spell not only dismantled Bangladesh’s batting lineup but also set the tone for a commanding West Indies win.
Here is how Twitter reacted:
A 🔟 year ODI series drought comes to an end against Bangladesh.👏🏾
WI win the CG United ODI series with one more match to play.🏆 #WIvBAN | #WIHomeForChristmas pic.twitter.com/rFdct1EQNg
— Windies Cricket (@windiescricket) December 10, 2024
Magnificent Spell. Career Best ODI Bowling figures for Jayden Seales 4/22 @windiescricket @wiplayers #WIvBAN @jayden_seales @redforcecricket
— JaayShaan (VaidhyaJayaShankar) (@JaayShaan) December 10, 2024
Jayden Seales wins Player of the match award for his brilliant bowling performance 🥇#Cricket #WIvBAN #JaydenSeales #westindiescricket pic.twitter.com/KQBFLtqvZl
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) December 11, 2024
West Indies clinched their first ODI series win in Bangladesh in 10 years..!
Carrer best bowling performance for Jayden seales’s 4-22 ! pic.twitter.com/ewXCNor7aJ
— Shiyas S (@Shiyas__2) December 11, 2024
Today was truly a great day why because West Indies finally defeated Bangladesh in a limited overs bilateral series after 10 years and what would the ingredients for the victory was Jayden Seales opening burst with the new ball & Brandon King’s quickfire 82 at the top. #WIvsBAN
— Tyrelle Audain 🇹🇹🏏 (@tjaudain) December 11, 2024
Player of the Match – Jayden Seales
9 overs
22 runs
4 wickets#WIvBAN pic.twitter.com/zKeG7Wf9fV— Caught & Bowled (@caught1bowled) December 10, 2024
@windiescricket The bowling was much better especially in the first half. J Seales bowled beautifully, consistent line & length, the occasional swing, so great thinking. If Jayden continues down this route, he’ll be one of the best bowlers in the world ❤️
— Carlton (@Carlton1560051) December 10, 2024
Jayden seales and Gudakesh Motie combined 13-2- 27 -5 wkt. Rest 3 bowlers 13-1-77-1 wkt 😳#WIvsBAN #WIvBAN
— Satyajit (@duary_satyajit) December 10, 2024
Jayden Seales is looking very good since England Test Series
— Middle Class Chandler (@MC_Chandler01) December 10, 2024
Jayden seales – Relentless line and length
— England 🏴 (@Charankohli7) December 10, 2024
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