Shadman Islam's 105 Fires Bangladesh 1st to Victory
Bangladesh 1st
272/10 (97.4)
Bangladesh
245/10 (82.5)
Bangladesh 2nd won the Super Over by 98 runs (match tied)
View full scorecard →Bangladesh 1st have won by 98 runs (match tied). Bangladesh 1st batted first and posted 272/10 in 97.4 overs. West Indies 1st, chasing 273, fell short at 245/10 in 82.5 overs.
Shadman Islam was the standout in the first innings, scoring 105 off 234 balls (SR 45). 11 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 9 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
Tagenarine Chanderpaul fought hard with 56 off 184 balls, but it was not enough to haul West Indies 1st over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Jomel Warrican delivered figures of 5/53 in 23.4 overs (Econ 2.3). A match-defining spell that tore through the batting order.
BAN lead the series 1-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
The result was shaped by a series of small moments rather than one dramatic turning point. The winning side was simply more clinical in their execution across both innings.
Key Performers
105 off 234 balls (SR 45), 11 fours, 0 sixes
5/53 in 23.4 overs (Econ: 2.24)
56 off 184 balls (SR 30), 6 fours, 1 sixes
Verdict
Bangladesh 1st showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. West Indies 1st were outplayed in all departments. A 98 runs (match tied) defeat lays bare the gaps in their game — the batting lacked application and the bowling had no answers. Plenty of hard conversations ahead of the next match. BAN lead the series 1-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.