Bangladesh wrapped up a dominant T20 International series against a struggling West Indies team with an emphatic 80-run victory in the third and final match at the Arnos Vale Ground in St. Vincent. The win secured Bangladesh’s first 3-0 T20I series sweep in nearly two years and capped a tough tour with a resounding triumph.
Led by a sensational knock from Jaker Ali, who smashed an unbeaten 72 off 41 balls, Bangladesh posted 189 for 7, their highest total on West Indies soil. In reply, the hosts crumbled to their lowest-ever T20I total against Bangladesh, managing only 109 runs.
Jaker Ali delivered a performance to remember, cementing his status as Bangladesh’s standout player of the tour. His innings included six towering sixes and three fours, turning a precarious situation into a commanding total. The drama surrounding his innings added to the spectacle.
Walking off the field after a run-out mix-up, Jaker was called back to the crease by the third umpire, who ruled that his partner, Shamim Hossain, was the one dismissed. Jaker returned with renewed determination, smashing Alzarri Joseph and Obed McCoy to all parts of the ground in the final overs. His flurry of boundaries, including three sixes off Joseph in the 20th over, helped Bangladesh record their best-ever final over in T20Is.
Parvez Hossain Emon also contributed with a quick-fire 39 off 21 balls, providing Bangladesh with their best powerplay score of the series at 54 runs.
The West Indies batting lineup continued their dismal form, losing half their side for fewer than 50 runs for the third consecutive match. Taskin Ahmed set the tone early by dismissing Brandon King, while Mahedi Hasan removed Justin Greaves and Johnson Charles in quick succession.
Nicholas Pooran, who struggled throughout the series, was bowled by Mahedi for the third time, leaving the hosts reeling at 45 for 3 after the powerplay.
Leg-spinner Rishad Hossain dismantled the West Indies middle order with figures of 3 for 21, including the key wicket of Rovman Powell. His sharp fielding also resulted in the run-out of Charles, adding to the home side’s woes.
The lower order offered little resistance, with Gudakesh Motie and Alzarri Joseph falling to Rishad in the 15th over. Tanzim Hasan Sakib and Taskin Ahmed cleaned up the tail, sparking celebrations in the Bangladesh camp as they completed an 80-run victory, their second-largest win in T20Is by runs.
This series marked a new low for the West Indies, who failed to perform with either bat or ball. Their inability to build partnerships and withstand pressure has raised serious concerns about their form heading into future tournaments.
