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Last Updated On: May 03, 2025 11:52 AM , Published On: Dec 13, 2024 11:04 AM
Today’s news drop is an achievement for West Indies player Amir Jangoo, who made his debut remarkable by scoring a century. The victory benefited the player and let the Windies sweep Bangladesh in the three-match ODI series by 3-0 for the first time in ten years.
Jangoo and Carty's on-field partnership brought happy news from the cricket field at Warner Park, Basseterre, on Thursday, December 13, 2024. Bangladesh vs. West Indies ended on a happy note, making Jangoo the second West Indian to score a century on ODI debut in 46 years. On the other hand, Bangladesh lost by only four wickets.
Bangladesh Players Scores
St. Kitts witnessed Bangladesh vs. West Indies on Thursday. The Bangladesh scorecard reveals that the team scored 321 for 5. In addition, the players who contributed were Mahmudullah (84*), Mehidy (77), Soumya (73), Jaker Ali (62*), and A Joseph 2-43.
What was notable was the unbeatable 150-run partnership of Mahmudullah and Jaker Ali, which set a new record for the Bangladesh team. Overall, the team scored 12 sixes in the ODI series. Later, it becomes their second-highest in ODIs.
West Indies Player Scores
West Indies appeared on the field and triumphed, chasing the competitor's score, making the scorecard increase the points up to 325 for 6. The Windies include Jangoo 104*, Carty 95, and Rishad 2-69. With this win, West Indies whitewash Bangladesh in the ODI series, setting the record for the first time in 10 years.
Bangladesh Begin the Innings
Bangladeshi openers Tanzid Hasan and Soumya Sarkar initiated the match. They could only make 9 when Alzarri Joseph let the Tanzid return to the pavilion. Litton Das held the responsibility but suffered from a poor start, bidding farewell at 9 for 2.
The match kept the pace as Soumya and Mehidy maintained their partnership, making 135 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. The next scenario was harsh as Windies’ players Gudakesh Motie and Sherfane Rutherford knocked them out.
Soumya scored 73 for 73 balls, hitting his bat and making six fours and four sixes, and Mahmudullah scored 77 runs. Before the overs ended, Mahmudullah and Ali Jaker made a late surge of 59 runs, including two sixes in the last four overs, taking the team’s scorecard to 320 for 5.
West Indies Chase Innings
It was time for the West Indies to chase the runs. The team's openers were Brandon King and Alick Athaneze. The players started aggressively but could not stabilize the match, as King was run out at 13. Shai Hope and Alick made the team suffer as both were knocked out at only 19 for 3.
Keacy Carty and Sherfane Rutherford’s partnership proved valuable as the West Indies cricket team made good innings of a 50-run stand. Jangoo appeared on the field, replacing Rutherford. The players made hits, pouncing on the bowlers with six fours and four sixes against the Bangladeshi spinners. The duo made the scorecard to reach 132 runs. The partnership ended when Carty was dismissed at 95.
Jangoo and Motie controlled the stadium, hitting boundaries several times, including an incredible six against Taskin Ahmed in the 43rd over. Jangoo made a century and ended the match gloriously. He directed West Indies to welcome an unbeatable victory with seven balls remaining.
Bangladesh Mistakes
Bangladesh is known for having good spinners. But this time, their mistakes caused them to lose the match. Dropping the opponent team’s catches at crucial events allowed West Indies to celebrate their victory without effort.