The 2nd T20I between the Bangladesh National Cricket Team vs West Indies Cricket Team was a gripping encounter filled with drama, disciplined bowling, and match-turning moments. Held at the picturesque Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown, St Vincent, on December 17, 2024, the clash formed a crucial part of the Bangladesh tour of West Indies 2024.
Despite the low-scoring nature of the game, it was a test of nerves, tactics, and temperament, where Bangladesh emerged victorious by 27 runs, leveling the series and setting the stage for an exciting decider.
Match Information
| Match | West Indies vs Bangladesh, 2nd T20I |
| Series | Bangladesh tour of West Indies, 2024 |
| Date | Tuesday, December 17, 2024 |
| Time | 4:00PM, 12:00AM GMT (Dec 18) /08:00Pm LOCAL |
| Venue | Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown, St Vincent |
| Toss | West Indies won the toss and opted to bowl |
| Umpires | Gregory Brathwaite, Zahid Bassarath |
| Third Umpire | Deighton Butler |
| Match Referee | Jeff Crowe |
Bangladesh Innings – 129/7 in 20 Overs
Put into bat first, Bangladesh had a stuttering start with early wickets but managed to post a competitive total of 129 for 7 thanks to crucial late-order contributions.
Bangladesh Batting Scorecard
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | Dismissal |
| Litton Das (c & wk) | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 30.00 | st Andre Fletcher b Akeal Hosein |
| Soumya Sarkar | 11 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 61.11 | run out (Alzarri Joseph / Fletcher) |
| Tanzid Hasan | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 | b Roston Chase |
| Mehidy Hasan Miraz | 26 | 25 | 3 | 1 | 104.00 | c Brandon King b Alzarri Joseph |
| Jaker Ali | 21 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 105.00 | c Rovman Powell b Obed McCoy |
| Rishad Hossain | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 125.00 | b Motie |
| Mahedi Hasan | 11 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 | b Motie |
| Shamim Hossain | 35 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 205.88 | not out |
| Tanzim Hasan Sakib | 9 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 81.82 | not out |
| Extras | 6 | (b 0, lb 1, w 5, nb 0, p 0) | ||||
| Total | 129/7 in 20 overs | |||||
| Did Not Bat | Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud |
Fall of Wickets
- 8/1 (Litton Das, 2.3)
- 11/2 (Tanzid Hasan, 3.3)
- 39/3 (Soumya Sarkar, 8.4)
- 45/4 (Mehidy Hasan Miraz, 9.6)
- 52/5 (Rishad Hossain, 10.6)
- 72/6 (Mahedi Hasan, 14.2)
- 88/7 (Jaker Ali, 16.1)
West Indies Bowling Scorecard
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
| Akeal Hosein | 4 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 4.00 |
| Romario Shepherd | 3 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 8.66 |
| Roston Chase | 2 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 4.00 |
| Alzarri Joseph | 4 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 5.25 |
| Gudakesh Motie | 4 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 6.25 |
| Obed McCoy | 3 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 10.6 |
Powerplay (Overs 0.1 – 6)
- Runs: 29
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West Indies Innings – 102 All Out in 18.3 Overs
Chasing a moderate total, the West Indies batting lineup crumbled under pressure. Despite a few partnerships, they failed to build momentum, falling short by 27 runs.
West Indies Batting Scorecard
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | Dismissal |
| Brandon King | 8 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 160.00 | c Litton Das b Taskin Ahmed |
| Johnson Charles | 14 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 116.67 | lbw b Mahedi Hasan |
| Andre Fletcher (wk) | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | c Litton Das b Taskin Ahmed |
| Nicholas Pooran | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 62.50 | c Soumya Sarkar b Mahedi Hasan |
| Roston Chase | 32 | 34 | 1 | 2 | 94.12 | b Rishad Hossain |
| Rovman Powell (c) | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 85.71 | c Mehidy Hasan Miraz b Hasan Mahmud |
| Romario Shepherd | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | c Tanzid Hasan b Tanzim Hasan Sakib |
| Akeal Hosein | 31 | 31 | 0 | 2 | 100 | c Mehidy Hasan Miraz b Taskin Ahmed |
| Gudakesh Motie | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | c Mahedi Hasan b Rishad Hossain |
| Alzarri Joseph | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | c and b Tanzim Hasan Sakib |
| Obed McCoy | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 | not out |
Extras
- 5 (b 0, lb 1, w 4, nb 0, p 0)
Total
- 102/10 in 18.3 overs
Fall of Wickets
- 19/1 (Brandon King, 2.1)
- 19/2 (Andre Fletcher, 2.5)
- 28/3 (Johnson Charles, 3.4)
- 32/4 (Nicholas Pooran, 5.5)
- 41/5 (Rovman Powell, 7.2)
- 42/6 (Romario Shepherd, 8.3)
- 89/7 (Roston Chase, 16.4)
- 89/8 (Gudakesh Motie, 16.5)
- 90/9 (Alzarri Joseph, 17.2)
- 102/10 (Akeal Hosein, 18.3)
Bangladesh Bowling Scorecard
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
| Hasan Mahmud | 3 | 1 | 23 | 1 | 7.66 |
| Mahedi Hasan | 4 | 1 | 20 | 2 | 5.00 |
| Taskin Ahmed | 3.3 | 0 | 16 | 3 | 4.57 |
| Tanzim Hasan Sakib | 4 | 1 | 22 | 2 | 5.50 |
| Rishad Hossain | 3 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 4.00 |
| Mehidy Hasan Miraz | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 8.00 |
Powerplay (Overs 0.1 – 6)
- Runs: 32
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Turning Points and Match Summary
- Shamim Hossain’s late blitz (35* off 17) was instrumental in pushing Bangladesh to a respectable total.
- The spin duo of Mahedi Hasan and Rishad Hossain applied the brakes during the middle overs.
- Taskin Ahmed led the attack with 3 wickets, dismantling the West Indies top order.
- West Indies were 43/6 at one point, making the chase nearly impossible despite Chase’s 32-run effort.
Squads Overview
West Indies Playing XI
- Brandon King
- Johnson Charles
- Nicholas Pooran
- Roston Chase
- Andre Fletcher (wk)
- Rovman Powell (c)
- Gudakesh Motie
- Akeal Hosein
- Romario Shepherd
- Alzarri Joseph
- Obed McCoy
Bench: Shamar Springer, Terrance Hinds, Keacy Carty, Justin Greaves
Support Staff: Rawl Lewis, Andre Coley, Kenny Benjamin, Rayon Griffith, Stuart Williams
Bangladesh Playing XI
- Tanzid Hasan
- Soumya Sarkar
- Litton Das (c & wk)
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz
- Jaker Ali
- Mahedi Hasan
- Shamim Hossain
- Rishad Hossain
- Tanzim Hasan Sakib
- Taskin Ahmed
- Hasan Mahmud
Bench: Nasum Ahmed, Parvez Hossain Emon, Ripon Mondol, Nahid Rana, Afif Hossain
Support Staff: Phil Simmons, Mushtaq Ahmed, David Hemp, Andre Adams
Conclusion
The Bangladesh national cricket team vs West Indies cricket team match scorecard reflects a low-scoring thriller where Bangladesh bounced back brilliantly after their first-match defeat. Their disciplined bowling and smarter batting at the death made all the difference.
As the series now stands at 1-1, fans can expect a thrilling decider in the next match. With both teams hungry for a series win, the final T20I promises fireworks in the Caribbean!
