Windies Stunned by Bangladesh in Low-Scoring Encounter

West Indies lost the three-match CG United T20 International series to Bangladesh, falling by 27 runs in front of another bumper crowd at Arnos Vale in St Vincent and the Grenadines on Tuesday.  Heading into the fixture, the Men in Maroon named an unchanged lineup from their defeat to the same opposition on Sunday. Interestingly, Bangladesh have won more T20 fixtures at this venue than the West Indies, making better use of its unpredictable conditions. The regional side won the toss and opted to bowl first again, mirroring their decision in the opening game. Teams who chase at this venue rarely win, making the choice as surprising as it was in the first encounter. Early signs that the pitch favoured spin bowling were evident, as sustained pressure from Akeal Hosein led to the early dismissal of captain Litton Das, who was stumped. Roston Chase followed up with the wicket of Tanzid Hasan, bowled. The visitors finished the powerplay overs at a modest 29-2. A rain delay briefly threatened to disrupt the Windies’ momentum but that was short-lived. The continuous loss of wickets left Bangladesh relying on a gutsy knock to post a competitive total. Shamim Hossain delivered, smashing 35 off...