Windies Begin T20I Series On A High With Solid All-Round Display

The West Indies seized a 1-0 advantage over Bangladesh, triumphing in the inaugural T20 International of the three-match Dutch-Bangla Bank Series. This encounter transpired on October 27 at the Bir Shreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Cricket Stadium in Chattogram, amidst a vibrant crowd.Both squads commenced the series as part of their preparations for the impending ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, slated for the early 2026 quarter in India and Sri Lanka. This match also celebrated former Windies captain Rovman Powell’s centennial T20 International, amidst nine adjustments made in the lineup following their recent series defeat against Nepal.Opting to bat first after winning the toss, the visiting team initially faltered, accumulating just 35 runs in the powerplay. However, a pivotal 83-run partnership between captain Shai Hope, who scored 46 off 28 balls, and Powell, who amassed 44 from the same number of deliveries, propelled the West Indies to a total of 165-3. In response, despite an uneven performance, Bangladesh finished the powerplay at 42-4. Resistance was offered by Tanzid Hasan Sakib, contributing 33 runs, and Nasum Ahmed with 20 runs, but the Windies ultimately prevailed by 16 runs after Taskin Ahmed accidentally hit his stumps. The next match is set for...