Mikyle Louis misses on a ton for three runs on day one of the Antigua Test against Bangladesh on Friday. Bangladesh won the toss and opted to bowl first. At the end of day one, they posted 250 for five, with Justin Greaves and Joshua Da Silva remaining not out for 11 and 14 respectively. West Indies lost their first wicket for 25 runs when Taskin trapped Kraigg Brathwaite for lbw. It was an outside off delivery but sharply turned to the stumps. Kraigg missed it while driving and the ball hit his pads. Antigua Test: Louis hits fifty as West Indies build slowly vs Bangladesh In his next over, Taskin dismissed Keacy Carty for a duck. It was a soft dismissal. Taijul Islam took an easy catch at the mid-on. West Indies were reduced to 84 for three wickets. In the fourth wicket, Mikyle Louis  and Alick Athanaze added 140 runs. Louis fell for 97 when he was edged by Mehidy Hasan Miraz at the slip. Athanaze continued and fell for 90 runs. Athanaze fell victim to left-arm spinner Taijul Islam. The batter went for a sweep but missed it to edge to wicketkeeper. Antigua Test: Bangladesh opt to bowl first Bangladesh opted for a three-pacer attack in this match, taking Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, and Shoriful Islam in the XI. Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam is also on the team. Hasan Murad, who is yet to make debut for Bangladesh, is overlooked despite registering a hat-trick in the practice match ahead of the main series. Bangladesh hasn't had the best track record against the West Indies in Tests, having won just four out of twenty encounters. This time around, they'll be fielding a rather youthful side with several seasoned players missing. The second and final Test of the series will be played from November 30 in Kingston.  

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has named the squad for the two ICC World Test Championship (WTC) matches against the West Indies. It'll be Bangladesh's first Test series in West Indies since 2022, when they suffered a clean sweep in a two-match series. Bangladesh brought back left-arm pacer Shoriful Islam for this series. He missed home series against South Africa and also missed the India series before that. The first Test is scheduled to begin on November 22 at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua, followed by the second match on November 30 at Sabina Park in Jamaica. The tour will begin with a 4-day warm-up match from November 15-19 at Coolidge Cricket Ground in Antigua. After the Test series, Bangladesh will play a limited-overs segment, with the first ODU set for December 8 at Warner Park in St. Kitts. The subsequent ODIs are scheduled for December 10 and December 12, both at the same venue. Read: Pakistan beats Australia by 8 wickets to clinch 3-game ODI series Following the ODI series, the tour will conclude with a three-match T20I series in St. Vincent. The T20Is are slated for December 15, December 17, and December 19, all taking place at Arnos Vale Playing Field in Kingstown. Bangladesh Test Squad: Najmul Hossain Shanto (Captain), Shadman Islam, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Zakir Hasan, Mominul Haque Showrab, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Litton Kumer Das (Wicketkeeper), Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (Vice Captain), Taijul Islam, Shoriful Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Nahid Rana, Hasan Murad.

The highly anticipated conclusion to the England tour of West Indies is upon us. With the series poised at 2-2, the final T20 International on December 21 at The Brian Lara Stadium in Trinidad & Tobago promises a spectacular finale. Dramatic Series Unfolds The series began with West Indies seizing early victories in the first two T20Is, signaling a potential sweep. England, however, roared back with victories in the next two matches, displaying resilience and skill. The series, filled with remarkable performances, has now set the stage for a thrilling decider. Read more: From duck to diamond: Soumya reborn with brilliant 169 vs New Zealand Key Performances and Turning Points Andre Russell's return to form was pivotal for West Indies in the opening match at Kensington Oval, Barbados. His three wickets were crucial in restricting England, despite Phil Salt's explosive 40 off 20 balls. The chase, led by Brandon King's brisk start and a crucial seventh-wicket stand, saw West Indies home with four wickets in hand. The second match showcased the prowess of Brandon King and Rovman Powell, propelling the Caribbean side to a 10-run victory. In contrast, England's comeback was marked by Phil Salt's sensational 109 off 56 balls in the third match and a magnificent 119 off 57 in the fourth, tying the series and setting up a mouthwatering showdown. England T20I Squad Jos Buttler, Ben Duckett, Harry Brook, Phil Salt, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Livingstone, Rehan Ahmed, Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Tymal Mills, Josh Tongue, Adil Rashid, and John Turner Reece Topley. West Indies T20I Squad Rovman Powel, Shimron Hetmyer, Brandon King, .Nicholas Pooran,  Sherfane Rutherford,  Shai Hope, Roston Chase, Jason Holder, Kyle Mayers,  Andre Russell, Romario Shepherd,Matthew Forde,  Akeal Hosein,  Johnson Charles,  Oshane Thomas,  and Gudakesh Motie. Predictions and Expectations As the final match looms, excitement builds. Both teams, champions in their own right, are prepared to battle for supremacy. While it's a tight contest, England might just edge out with their current momentum. Expect a thrilling four hours of high-octane cricket, filled with drama and excitement, as future stars and established veterans clash in this epic finale. Read more: New Zealand cruise home to win ODI series, Soumya’s century in vain

South Africa bowled West Indies out for 106 in a commanding 284-run win in the second test on Saturday to sweep the series 2-0. West Indies was facing a daunting target of 391 and collapsed under the pressure in its second innings, surviving for just 35.1 overs as South Africa won before tea on the fourth day at the Wanderers. Gerald Coetzee claimed 3-37 and six wickets in the match to play a leading role in the Proteas' attack in the 22-year-old fast bowler's second test appearance. Off-spinner Simon Harmer had 3-45 and left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj 2-4, although Maharaj didn't get the chance to improve on those impressive bowling figures after injuring his left ankle as he tried to set off on a celebratory run when his second wicket was confirmed on a television review. Maharaj threw his arms up and took a step as if to run off in celebration when Kyle Mayers was given out lbw, but then immediately slumped to the ground holding his left foot as his teammates stood around him. He was taken off the field on a stretcher. The bizarre injury didn't affect South Africa's push for victory as minor resistance by Joshua Da Silva (34), Jason Holder (19) and Alzarri Joseph (18) ended quickly. South Africa's victory was set up by new captain Temba Bavuma's big century on the third day that put the home team in total control of the test and set West Indies its huge target. Bavuma was 171 not out overnight and South Africa 287-7 in its second innings. And even though Bavuma fell for 172 early on the fourth day and missed the double-century he was targeting, and the home team was all out for 321, the lead was already more than enough to clinch the series.

Two-time champions West Indies kept their Super 12 hopes alive from Group B of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup beating Zimbabwe by 31 runs in a must-win match in Australia's Hobart Wednesday. The Caribbean side suffered a 42-run defeat against Scotland in their first group match but came back strongly against Zimbabwe, who made a flying start by beating Ireland by 31 runs Monday. In Wednesday's other Group B match, Ireland beat Scotland by six wickets, also in Hobart. After the day's first phase Group B matches, all four teams – Scotland, Zimbabwe, the West Indies and Ireland – secured two points each from as many matches. Friday's deciding final round of matches will see Ireland face the West Indies before Scotland take on Zimbabwe. Read: T20 World Cup: Rain plays spoilsport for Bangladesh The top two sides from each group will qualify for the Super 12s, which start Saturday. The winner of Group A and the runner-up from Group B will go into a group. In today's crucial match, the West Indies batted first after winning the toss and scored 153-7 in 20 overs. Opener Johnson Charles was the top scorer for them (45 runs off 36 balls). In today's match, Sikandar Raza of Zimbabwe claimed three wickets for 19 runs in four overs. In reply, Zimbabwe were all out for 122 runs in 18.2 overs. Lower-order batter Luke Jongwe (29) and opener Wesly Madhevere (27) were the top scorers for them. Alzarri Joseph ripped through the Zimbabwe batting order, grabbing four wickets for 16 runs in four overs and was adjudged the player of the match. Jason Holder took three wickets for 12 runs in 3.2 overs.    

What a start to the T20 World Cup! After Namibia defeated Sri Lanka yesterday (October 16, 2022), Scotland today (October 17, 2022) stole the show – beating West Indies by 42 runs – in Hobart. Scotland batted first in the match after losing the toss, and riding on George Munsey’s 66 off 53 balls, they posted a big total of 160 for five. West Indies, the former T20 champions, have failed to chase it down. The West Indies, while chasing a target of 161, tumbled for 118 all wickets in 18.3 overs. They got a good start with Kyle Mayers and Evin Lewis playing a few big shots, but the Scotland bowlers did not allow them to continue on the good run. Read: T20 World Cup 2022: Bangladesh may play Sri Lanka, West Indies in Super 12s Mark Watt bagged three wickets for the Scottish conceding only 12 runs in four overs. Brad Wheal and Michael Leask scalped two wickets each to seal the game. Jason Holder was the only West Indian batter to offer some resistance scoring 38 off 33 balls, but that was never enough to chase a tall target of 161 runs. The way West Indies played in this match, it’s quite safe to say that it was not really “an upset”. The former champions never were in a position to challenge the total of Scotland. They rather kept losing the wickets when they needed to come up with partnerships. Read: T20 World Cup 2022: Namibia stuns in opening match by beating Sri Lanka In the last World Cup, Scotland were close to beating New Zealand, but they failed to do so. But this time, they finally beat a Test-playing nation.

In the second unofficial one-day match, Bangladesh A beat their West Indian counterparts by 44 runs at the Gros Islet on Thursday. Opener Mohammad Naim hit a hundred in this match. He made a great comeback after he was dismissed for a duck in the first match.  Sabbir Rahman, the out-of-form batter, hit 62. Riding on the batting performances of these two, Bangladesh posted a total of 277 for six.  Read:West Indies A beat Bangladesh in 1st one-day For West Indies A, Anderson Phillip, Shermon Lewis and Bryan Charles bagged two wickets each.  In reply, Joshua Da Silva, the captain of West Indies A, scored 68 but that was not enough for them to avoid a defeat. They tumbled for 233 for nine in 50 overs.  For Bangladesh, pacer Mukidul Islam scalped three wickets conceding 32 runs in nine overs while Rejaur Rahman Raja bagged two wickets.  The third and final unofficial one-day match on August 20 now becomes a series decider.

In the first unofficial one-day, the West Indies A beat Bangladesh A by four wickets on Tuesday at Gros Islet.  Bangladesh suffered a heavy batting collapse, dismissed just for 80 runs while batting first. Only three batters were able to reach a double-digit score, and the highest individual total was 25 scored by Jaker Ali. Mohammad Naim, Saif Hassan, Mahmudul Hasan Joy and Sabbir Rahman failed to impress with the bat on a track with some grasses on it.  Read:Bangladesh to take on all ICC full members in next FTP Right-arm medium pacer Justin Greaves bagged four wickets for the hosts while Anderson Phillip and Shermon Lewis took two wickets each.  In reply, West Indian batters also had a tough time on the crease. They lost six wickets to chase down a below-par total of 80 runs.  Bangladesh A’s pace-bowling duo, Mukidul Islam and Mrittunjoy Chowdhury, bagged two wickets each.  The remaining matches of the one-dayers will be played on August 18 and 20. All the matches will take place at the same venue. 

Bangladesh won the toss and chose to bowl first in the third and final ODI of the three-match series against hosts West Indies at Guyana Saturday. Bangladesh did not include Anamul Haque Bijoy in the squad for the third ODI. The batter recently scored more than 1,100 runs in a single List-A event, which helped him return to the national side after a long gap. However, Anamul failed to impress while playing a Test and three T20Is in the ongoing tour. Bangladesh won the first ODI match by six wickets. Mehidy Hasan won the player of the match award after taking three wickets for 36 runs. The Tigers won the second match by nine wickets, and Mehidy picked up four wickets. Left-arm spinner Nasum Ahmed bagged three wickets in the match and became the player of the match. Before the ODIs, both teams locked horns in a two-match Test and three-match T20I series. Bangladesh lost all the matches except a T20I which was a no result one because of rain with the West Indies in charge. Read: WI vs BAN ODI Series 2022: Bangladesh eye West Indies whitewash Bangladesh playing XI  Tamim Iqbal (c), Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mahmudullah, Afif Hossain, Nurul Hasan (w), Mehidy Hasan, Mosaddek Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Taijul Islam, and Mustafizur Rahman West Indies playing XI Shai Hope(w), Brandon King, Shamarh Brooks, Keacy Carty, Nicholas Pooran (c), Rovman Powell, Romario Shepherd, Keemo Paul, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, and Alzarri Joseph.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wednesday congratulated all players, coaches and the manager of the Bangladesh cricket team for their ODI series win against the West Indies on their soil. In the congratulatory message, she hoped that the Tigers would continue their all-out efforts. Read: PM congratulates Tigers on historic ODI series win against Proteas Today, Bangladesh sealed the series as they went 2-0 up with a comprehensive 9-wicket win at the Providence Stadium in Guyana and extended their unbeaten streak against the West Indies to 10. Left-arm spinner Nasum Ahmed won the player of the match award in his second ODI match. He bagged three wickets after Bangladesh chose to bowl first. The Tigers managed to restrict their hosts to 108/10 in 35 overs. In reply to the West Indies' 108, Bangladesh won the match in just 20.4 overs, with Tamim scoring an unbeaten 50, and Liton Das 32. Bangladesh won the first ODI at the same venue by six wickets. The third and last ODI will be played at the same venue Saturday. Ahead of the ODI series, Bangladesh lost both the Test and T20I series against the hosts.