Bangladesh’s top and middle order posted a competitive total of 294 for 6 against the West Indies in the first ODI at Basseterre.
Choosing to bat on a sunny morning, Bangladesh set a solid platform and accelerated effectively in the final overs.
Tanzid Hasan led the initial charge with a fluent 60 off 60 balls, with five boundaries and three sixes. He shared a crucial 50-run partnership with skipper Mehidy Hasan Miraz after early wickets saw Soumya Sarkar (19) and Litton Das (2) depart cheaply.
Tanzid's dismissal in the 24th over, caught off Alzarri Joseph, left Bangladesh at 125 for 3.
Mehidy anchored the innings with a gritty 74 from 101 balls, playing a pivotal role through the middle overs. His knock steadied the innings alongside Afif Hossain, whose brisk 28 off 29 balls added momentum.
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The partnership ended when Afif fell to Romario Shepherd in the 34th over, reducing Bangladesh to 179 for 4.
The latter stages of the innings saw a commanding finish from Mahmudullah (50* off 44 balls) and Jaker Ali (48 off 40 balls).
The duo added 96 runs off 74 deliveries for the sixth wicket, ensuring Bangladesh capitalized on the foundation set earlier. Mahmudullah’s late flourish, including three sixes, propelled the visitors close to the 300-mark.
West Indies bowlers lacked consistency. Romario Shepherd was the standout, claiming 3 for 51 in his 10 overs, while Alzarri Joseph picked up 2 for 67.