Bangladesh in action during the first T20I against West Indies in Kingstown.Photo: X/Bangladesh Cricket Bangladesh in action during the first T20I against West Indies in Kingstown.Photo: X/Bangladesh Cricket Bangladesh opened their three-match Twenty20 series against West Indies with a tight seven-run win. (Highlights | More Cricket News)starbet777
At 61-7 in the 12th over the West Indies looked a long-shot to get close to Bangladesh's 147-6 off 20 overs but some lusty hitting from captain Rovman Powell got the hosts within 10 runs from the final over to steal victory.
But Bangladesh seamer Hasan Mahmud (2-18) produced a stunning last over and dismissed Powell (60 off 35 balls) and two balls later ended the match by bowling Alzarri Joseph with the final delivery to leave the West Indies reply at 140 all out.
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— Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) December 16, 2024Mahedi Hasan took 4-13 from four overs for the tourists, including four of the West Indies' top five batters.
Earlier, opener Soumya Sarkar top-scored for Bangladesh with a breezy 43 from 32 balls, with two boundaries and three sixes.
Handy lower-order batting contributions from Jaker Ali (27 from 27 balls), Shamim Hossain (27 from 13 balls) and Mahedi Hasan (26 not out from 24 balls) lifted Bangladesh to 147-6 from its 20 overs.
Akeal Hossein (2-13) and Obed McCoy (2-30) both took two wickets each for the West Indies after it had won the coin toss and elected to field.
South Korea, meanwhile, are placed fourth in the standings with 6 points, with one win, three draws, and one loss. They were surpassed by China, who secured 2 wins and as many points. Korea’s season began with a 5-5 draw against Japan, followed by a 2-2 draw with Pakistan, their first victory with a 3-2 win over China, 3-1 loss at the hands of India and a 3-3 draw against Malaysia in their final pool match.
Chen Benhai gave the hosts the lead with a fine field goal in the first quarter following an enterprising team move. But the highlight of the match was Chao Jieming's sensational solo effort in the second quarter.
superslots casinoThe second match is on Wednesday and the third match is on Friday with all three games to be played at Kingstownstarbet777, St. Vincent.