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A disciplined bowling attack helped Bangladesh beat the West Indies by 27 runs in the second T20 in Kingstown to tie the series.
The hosts won the toss and sent Bangladesh into bat. The runs seemed to come reluctantly as players struggled to find the boundary, as per a bdnews24.com report.
The difference maker was Shamim Hossain, who posted a blazing 35 runs off 17 deliveries with two fours and two sixes at the tail end of the innings. Mehidy Hasan Miraz contributed 26 off 25 balls, while Jaker Ali hit 21 off 20.
But it was Bangladesh’s bowlers who would prove to be the difference. Taskin Ahmed led the line, picking up 3-16, while Rishad Hossain nabbed 2-12, Mahedi Hasan 2-20, and Tanzim Hasan Sakib 2-22.
The West Indies struggled to put up any resistance, with only three batsmen making it to double figures.
However, the Tigers had to weather a scare even after the hosts looked winded at 42-6. Roston Chase (32) and Akeal Hosein (31) played a few cautious overs, getting comfortable at the crease before suddenly exploding with a number of sixes in the final few overs.
Rishad eventually broke through the partnership by bowling out Chase as he attempted to clear the ground once again. He struck once more with the very next delivery to dismiss Gudakesh Motie.
Taskin polished off the innings by taking out Hosein with a clever change of pace in the 19th over.