Bangladesh Eyes Clean Sweep in Final T20 with Impressive Performance

Bangladesh is on the verge of completing a clean sweep in the T20 series against West Indies after winning the first two matches. With a solid performance in the final match, they have the chance to finish with a 3-0 victory. Batting first in St. Vincent, Bangladesh posted a challenging total of 189/7, with a remarkable knock from Jaker Ali who scored an unbeaten 72 off 41 balls, including 6 sixes and 3 fours. Along with him, Parvez Hossain Emon contributed a steady 39 runs, guiding Bangladesh to a competitive total.

After setting the target, Bangladesh’s bowlers made a strong start with Taskin Ahmed and Mehedi Hasan taking two early wickets in the first two overs. The Tigers dominated the proceedings as they restricted West Indies to a difficult chase.

Bangladesh’s Innings: Bangladesh posted 189/7 in 20 overs, with Zakir Ali leading the charge. In the final 10 overs, Bangladesh managed to score 113 runs, losing 4 wickets, and the bulk of the damage was done by Zakir’s explosive batting. His performance was key to pushing Bangladesh to a record total on this ground.

West Indies’ Response: Chasing 190 runs to avoid a whitewash, West Indies faced early setbacks. Taskin Ahmed struck in his second delivery, dismissing opener Brandon King. In the following over, Sheikh Mehedi Hasan struck again, removing Justin Greaves for just 6 runs, caught by substitute fielder Afif Hossain. West Indies found themselves 2 wickets down for just 7 runs in the first two overs.

Now, with a 2-0 lead in the series, Bangladesh is in a strong position to claim the series victory in the final match, with West Indies needing to chase their highest-ever T20 total of 189 runs to stay in the contest.

Summary of Bangladesh’s Performance:

• Zakir Ali: 72* off 41 balls (6 sixes, 3 fours)
• Parvez Hossain Emon: 39 runs
• Total: 189/7 in 20 overs
• Key bowlers: Taskin Ahmed, Mehedi Hasan, Sheikh Mehedi Hasan

Bangladesh has delivered a powerful performance with both bat and ball, and with this dominant position, they are aiming for a clean sweep, while West Indies face a monumental task to overcome this total.