Hasan Mahmud Masterclass Seals Bangladesh's Thrilling Win Over West Indies

Bangladesh has secured their first T20I win over the West Indies in six years, thanks in large part to the outstanding performance of Hasan Mahmud. In a match that ebbed and flowed, Bangladesh ultimately secured a seven-run victory at the Arnos Vale Stadium in St Vincent, leaving the West Indies stunned.

The West Indies, chasing a total of 146 for seven, were led by Rovman Powell, who scored an impressive 60 off 35 balls. However, the Bangladesh bowling attack, steadied by a four-wicket haul from Hasan Mahmud for 13, ensured that the West Indies never quite reached the winning post. Powell's fine innings took his team to within nine runs of victory, but Mahmud's impressive spell ensured that Bangladesh maintained their grip on the match. The left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein also chipped in with two wickets for 13, and the Bangladesh opener Soumya Sarkar scored 43 runs to secure a solid platform for the batting line-up.

In a thrilling finish, the match promised to go either way. The West Indies were needing 17 runs to win from the final 11 balls, with Romario Shepherd batting at 22. However, Hasan Mahmud's inclusion in the attack proved the turning point, dismissing Shepherd and securing two crucial wickets. Bangladesh had successfully defended a total of 146 against the West Indies, a feat that has eluded them in their recent history.

The win against the West Indies marks a significant achievement for Bangladesh, especially after a poor start to their batting innings, where sixes from Jaker Ali and Soumya Sarkar played a pivotal role in dragging the team back on track. After losing early wickets, Mahedi Hasan and Shamim Hossain steadied the innings, before the team finally secured a thrilling seven-run victory in the last over, a momentous triumph that will be remembered for long in Bangladesh cricket history.