BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Friday greeted the Bangladesh Cricket Team for their historic 3-0 series victory over the West Indies with an impressive 80-run win in the third T20I. "Congratulations to the Bangladesh Cricket Team on their outstanding 3-0 clean sweep in the T20 series against the West Indies," he said in a post on his verified Facebook page. Tarique said this remarkable achievement is a testament to the Bangladesh team’s unwavering dedication, exceptional teamwork and extraordinary skills on the field. “Such victories not only showcase your talent but also inspire millions across the nation, reinforcing the pride and passion we hold for cricket,” he observed. As the Bangladesh cricket team continues to raise the bar, he hoped this success would propel them toward even greater accomplishments on the international stage. “The entire nation stands united in celebrating your triumph,” Tarique said expressing his pleasure. BNP leader Salahuddin off to London to meet Tarique Bangladesh clinched an 80-run victory over the West Indies on Friday in the third T20I, completing a historic 3-0 series sweep at the Arnos Vale Ground. With this win, Bangladesh ended the long tour of the West Indies. They started the series with a draw in the two-match Test series and then lost the ODIs 3-0. But the Tigers came back strongly in the T20Is.

Bangladesh delivered a clinical performance with the ball to defeat the West Indies by 27 runs in the second T20I at Arnos Vale Ground, securing the three-match series with one game to spare. It was Bangladesh’s first T20I series win against West Indies since 2018. After a disappointing 3-0 loss in the ODI series, the visitors have bounced back emphatically in the shorter format. Being sent to bat first, Bangladesh struggled to gain momentum on a slow and damp pitch. Captain Litton Das (3 off 10) was the first to depart, stumped off Akeal Hosein, as Bangladesh found themselves in early trouble at 8 for 1. The top order faltered against the West Indies’ disciplined bowling, with Tanzid Hasan (2), Soumya Sarkar (11), and Mehidy Hasan Miraz (26) failing to capitalize on starts. At 72 for 6 in the 14th over, Bangladesh seemed headed for an underwhelming total. India trails Australia by 278 runs on the 4th day of the 3rd test However, a watchfull knock by Shamim Hossain turned the tide. The left-hander smashed 35 off just 17 balls, including two fours and two sixes, lifting Bangladesh to a defendable 129 for 7 in 20 overs. Gudakesh Motie took two wickets for the West Indies. Chasing a modest target of 130, the West Indies' innings was shaken early under the pressure of Bangladesh's disciplined bowling. Taskin Ahmed struck in his very first over, removing Brandon King (8) and Andre Fletcher (0) to leave the hosts reeling at 19 for 2. Mahedi Hasan and Rishad Hossain then combined to decimate the middle order, with Nicholas Pooran (5) and Rovman Powell (6) falling cheaply. Bangladesh edge out West Indies in thrilling first T20I The hosts' hopes rested on Roston Chase, who fought well with a 32-run knock off 34 balls. Akeal Hosein added a battling 31 off 31 at the tail end, but their efforts were in vain as wickets kept tumbling at the other end. Taskin returned to claim the final scalp, dismissing Hosein and wrapping up the West Indies innings at 102 in 18.3 overs.

In a dramatic finish, Bangladesh edged past the West Indies by seven runs in the first T20I, securing their first victory against the Caribbean side in the format in six years. Liton Das, the Bangladesh captain for the series, now eyes a series win. Batting first, Bangladesh managed 147 for six, with the West Indies falling short at 140 in 19.5 overs.  After the victory, Bangladesh skipper Liton expressed his focus on clinching the series. Shakib barred from bowling in bizarre twist at career's tail end  “I want our team to play aggressive cricket. They are showing their quality, and despite the long tour, they are playing really well. We’ve started well, and if we continue this momentum, we can win the series,” Liton said.  During the toss, Liton had set a target of 180 runs but later admitted that the pitch did not behave as expected. "We have played here before, but this wicket didn’t play as well as I thought. Once we started batting, I realized 150-160 was a fighting total. We trusted our bowlers to defend it, and they delivered," he added.  

Bangladesh secured a nail-biting 7-run victory over the West Indies in the first T20I at Kingstown, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. The victory came in the morning of Bangladesh’s 54th Victory Day anniversary, commemorating the country’s liberation from Pakistan in 1971, making the occasion even more special. Mahedi Hasan was the star of the match, earning Player of the Match honours for his brilliant all-round performance. He contributed an unbeaten 26 runs with the bat and then dismantled the West Indies batting lineup with a career-best 4 for 13.   Bangladesh add Nahid Rana to T20I squad against West Indies After being put into bat, Bangladesh posted a modest total of 147 for 6. Soumya Sarkar top-scored with 43 off 32 balls, while Shamim Hossain’s quickfire 27 off 13 provided much-needed momentum at the death. Mahedi played a crucial role in stabilizing the innings, forging a vital partnership with Shamim. West Indies' Akeal Hosein was the best bowler for the hosts, taking 2 for 13 in his four overs.   West Indies, chasing 148, were rocked early by Taskin Ahmed and Mahedi. By the 7th over, the hosts were reduced to 38 for 5, with Mahedi’s four-wicket burst sending jitters through the batting order. “We tried to bowl straight and stick to our process,” Mahedi explained. “It was crucial to maintain partnerships, and I’m glad we could execute our plans.” Bangladesh set 322 target for West Indies in final ODI Despite the collapse, captain Rovman Powell led a fightback with a 60 off 35 balls. Alongside Romario Shepherd, Powell stitched a record 67-run partnership for the eighth wicket, giving West Indies a glimmer of hope. With 20 runs needed off the final three overs, Taskin Ahmed delivered a crucial breakthrough by dismissing Shepherd for 22. Powell followed soon after, caught in the deep, as West Indies fell short, bowled out for 140 in 19.5 overs.   “The pitch didn’t behave as expected, and we felt 150-160 would have been a good score,” Bangladesh captain Litton Das lauded his team’s fighting spirit. “But we believed in our bowlers and fielders, and they delivered. This win gives us confidence going into the next game.” Litton also set a personal milestone, breaking the record for most dismissals by a Bangladesh wicketkeeper in a T20I innings with five.   “We lost wickets in clusters, and that was the only way they could stay in the game,” Powell admitted his side missed opportunities. “Our batting let us down after a credible bowling performance. We need honest conversations about what went wrong.”

Bangladesh set a competitive target of 322 for West Indies in the third and final ODI of the three-match series in Basseterre on Thursday. Mahmudullah Riyad's unbeaten 84 off 63 balls and Jaker Ali's solid 62 off 57 anchored a 140-run unbroken stand for the sixth wicket, rescuing Bangladesh from a mid-innings wobble and lifting the total to 321 for 5 in 50 over. West Indies to bowl first against Bangladesh in 3rd ODI The innings began shakily for Bangladesh, with Alzarri Joseph removing Tanzid Hasan (0) and Litton Das (0) in quick succession, leaving the visitors reeling at 9 for 2. Soumya Sarkar (73 off 73) and skipper Mehidy Hasan Miraz (77 off 73) steadied the innings with a 136-run partnership for the third wicket. Soumya’s composed knock, with six fours and four sixes, ended when he was trapped lbw by Gudakesh Motie. Soon after, Mehidy was run out in a moment of brilliance by Sherfane Rutherford, leaving Bangladesh at 171 for 4. Bangladesh announces squad for Women’s U19 Asia Cup Afif Hossain fell shortly after for 15, caught by Brandon King off Rutherford. Mahmudullah and Jaker Ali then took control, mixing boundaries with smart running between the wickets.Mahmudullah struck seven fours and four sixes, while Jaker added five boundaries and two sixes to lift the run rate in the final overs. Bangladesh added 104 runs in the last 10 overs, ensuring a strong finish. West Indies' bowlers struggled after their early breakthroughs, with Alzarri Joseph finishing as the pick with 2 for 43 from 10 overs. BPL Football: 3rd round of BPL Football begins Friday Gudakesh Motie and Rutherford claimed a wicket each, but the hosts now face a challenging chase to secure a clean sweep.

West Indies have won the toss and opted to bowl first in the third ODI against Bangladesh on Thursday in Basseterre.  The hosts won the first two matches of the series, ending a 10-year drought of an ODI series win against Bangladesh. Now, the hosts aim to register a clean sweep against the Tigers.  While the hosts eye a 3-0, Bangladesh are eager to end the series with a win.  Bangladesh made three changes to its playing XI, with Taskin Ahmed, Nasum Ahmed, and Hasan Mahmud replacing Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana, and Shoriful Islam. West Indies have also made some changes. Jayden Seals, who helped the hosts win the last match, is out with an injury to pave the way for Alzarri Joseph. Along with this change, Jediah Blades and Amir Jangoo are making their debuts for them in this match.  Bangladesh announces squad for Women’s U19 Asia Cup Bangladesh playing XI: Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Litton Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Afif Hossain, Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Nasum Ahmed. West Indies playing XI: Brandon King, Alick Athanaze, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Amir Jangoo, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Jediah Blades.//  

West Indies clinched the three-match ODI series with a dominant seven-wicket win over Bangladesh in the second ODI in Basseterre on Tuesday. Spearheaded by Jayden Seales’ fiery 4-22 and a clinical batting display led by Brandon King’s 82, the hosts chased down the 228-run target with 79 balls to spare. After winning the toss, West Indies opted to bowl first, and Seales delivered immediately. The pacer dismantled Bangladesh’s top order, reducing them to 54-3 within 10 overs. Bangladesh v West Indies, 2nd ODI: After promising start, Tigers bowled out for 227 Tanzid Hasan provided early resistance with a brisk 46 off 33 balls, but wickets fell regularly. Gudakesh Motie and Justin Greaves chipped in with crucial strikes, and despite a record 92-run partnership for the eighth wicket between Mahmudullah (62) and Tanzim Hasan Sakib (45), Bangladesh was bundled out for 227 in 45.5 overs. In reply, West Indies’ openers Brandon King and Evin Lewis laid a solid foundation with a 109-run partnership. King’s 82 off 76 balls, laced with eight boundaries and three sixes, set the tone. Lewis fell agonizingly short of a half-century, dismissed for 49 by Rishad Hossain. Keacy Carty added 45, and captain Shai Hope (17 not out) and Sherfane Rutherford (24 not out) finished the job comfortably. “We were clinical today,” said Hope. “We have been struggling to win series at home, hope to finish 3-0 now.” West Indies opt to bowl first in 2nd ODI vs Bangladesh It was West Indies’ first ODI series win against Bangladesh after 10 years.  Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz lamented his team’s batting collapse. “We didn’t bat well in the middle overs. Partnerships were missing. 300-plus was needed on this wicket,” he said. West Indies aim for a 3-0 whitewash, while Bangladesh looks to regroup ahead of their Champions Trophy preparations.

Bangladesh faltered after a solid start, managing 227 in 45.5 overs in the second ODI against West Indies in Basseterre on Sunday. Jayden Seales, who troubled the Tigers batsmen in the Test series that preceded the white ball cricket, was the wrecker-in-chief for the West Indies, bagging impressive figures of 4/22 off 9 overs, putting the hosts in control at the break. Bangladesh, asked to bat first by Shai Hope, began aggressively with Tanzid Hasan’s 46 off 33 balls, with four boundaries and two sixes. But Seales struck early, dismissing Soumya Sarkar (2) and Litton Das (4) in quick succession, followed by captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz (1), leaving Bangladesh struggling at 54-3. Tanzid’s dismissal at 64-4 triggered further setbacks as Afif Hossain (24) and Jaker Ali (3) failed to stabilize the innings against Gudakesh Motie’s tidy bowling. Motie claimed 2-36, while Justin Greaves and Romario Shepherd picked up crucial wickets too. Read: West Indies opt to bowl first in 2nd ODI vs Bangladesh Veteran Mahmudullah anchored the innings with a hard-fought 62 off 92 balls, hitting two fours and four sixes. Respectability was salvaged thanks to young Tanzim Hasan Sakib, primarily in the team for his bowling, who contributed a fighting 45 off 62 deliveries. The duo added 92 runs for the eighth wicket, lifting Bangladesh past 200. It’s now the record of the highest eighth wicket stand of Bangladesh in ODIs. Mahmudullah and Sakib surpassed the 84 of Mohammad Mithun and Mohammad Saifuddin, which they scored in 2019 against New Zealand in Napier. The lower order crumbled quickly after Tanzim’s departure, with Shoriful Islam entertaining briefly with a quick-fire 15 off 8 balls. Shepherd ended the innings with Shoriful’s dismissal, capping off an efficient bowling performance by West Indies. West Indies won the first ODI by five wickets. A win today would seal the ODI series for them. Prior to the ODIs, the Test series was drawn 1-1. There's a T20I leg as well, after the 3-match ODIs get done.

Rain and sloppy fielding from the West Indies defined the opening day of the second Test in Kingston on Saturday, where Bangladesh reached 69-2 at stumps after only 30 overs of play. The match began five hours late due to a wet outfield, forcing Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz to bat first. The West Indies’ Kemar Roach struck early, dismissing Mahmudul Hasan Joy for 3 and Mominul Haque for a duck, his fourth in the Caribbean, to claim his 50th wicket against Bangladesh. Bangladesh recovered through Shadman Islam and Shahadat Hossain, who put together an unbroken 59-run stand to steady the innings. Shadman led the charge with a composed, unbeaten 50 off 100 balls, while Shahadat added 12 not out off 63 deliveries. Read: Bangladesh women seal ODI series with two consecutive wins West Indies failed to capitalize on their strong start, dropping three catches in crucial moments. The delayed start and slow outfield hampered scoring, with Shadman’s three boundaries and a six highlighting the day. The visitors hope the big partnership will carry into the second day as the pitch offers more for bowlers early on. Bangladesh lost the first match of the series in Antigua. In the two-match Test series, West Indies are leading 1-0.

Bangladesh narrowly avoided the follow-on thanks to fighting fifties from Mominul Haque and Jaker Ali, but West Indies remained firmly in control at the end of the third day of the first Test in Antigua. Bangladesh finished on 269 for 9, trailing the hosts by 181 runs after the West Indies had declared their first innings at 450 for 9. Despite several good starts from Bangladesh's top and middle order, none of their batters managed to replicate the big scores from the West Indian innings. Mominul struck a gritty 50 off 116 balls, while wicketkeeper-batter Jaker contributed a crucial 53 under pressure. Their efforts, supported by a late stand with Taijul Islam, ensured Bangladesh surpassed the follow-on target of 251 in the day’s final hour. The day began with Bangladesh on 40 for 2, and the visitors made slow progress on a surface that demanded patience. Shahadat Hossain added just 18 runs in a painstaking 71-ball stay before edging Kemar Roach to first slip. Mominul and Litton Das then stabilized the innings, adding 62 runs for the fourth wicket. Read: Zimbabwe stuns new-look Pakistan in rain-affected 1st ODI Mominul reached his 21st Test half-century but was trapped lbw by Jayden Seales shortly after lunch. Litton played with intent for his 40 off 76 balls but fell to a dragged-on dismissal against Shamar Joseph, leaving Bangladesh at 145 for 5. Stand-in captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz endured a hostile spell, facing bouncers from Alzarri Joseph and Seales. Mehidy struck a couple of boundaries but eventually succumbed to a short ball from Joseph, gloving it to short-leg. Jaker Ali and Taijul Islam then staged a spirited fightback with a 68-run partnership for the seventh wicket. Jaker’s 53 off 89 balls included four boundaries, while Taijul chipped in with a handy 25. Their stand frustrated the West Indian bowlers before Joseph bowled Taijul and Justin Greaves dismissed Jaker with a catch at deep midwicket. Towards the end of the day, Alzarri Joseph hit Taskin Ahmed on the helmet, leading to a heated exchange between the two. However, fading light prevented the West Indies from wrapping up Bangladesh’s innings. West Indies' bowlers shared the workload, with Joseph taking 3 for 69 and Seales and Greaves picking up two wickets each. Earlier, Bangladesh won the toss and opted to bowl first. Read more: Antigua Test: West Indies dominate with Greaves' century and a late bowling burst West Indies declared their first innings on 450 for 9 wickets, with Justin Greaves hitting his maiden Test century and Mikyle Louis and Alick Athanaze scoring 97 and 90, respectively.