Ban vs Wi, 2nd ODI , West Indies edge Bangladesh in super over, full match report

In a gripping contest that kept fans on edge till the very last ball, West Indies edged past Bangladesh in a Super Over to level the three-match ODI series 1–1 at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka, . Both teams finished their innings with identical scores of 213 runs, forcing the game into a dramatic Super Over where the visitors held their composure to clinch a memorable Victory .

Opting to bat first after winning the toss, Bangladesh encountered a testing surface that offered consistent turn and variable bounce. The West Indies created history by deploying an all-spin attack for the entire 50 overs, a first in ODI cricket, underscoring the slow and dry nature surface

Bangladesh top order struggled to gain momentum. Opener Saif Hassan (6) perished early, while Soumya Sarkar played a patient knock of 45 off 89 deliveries, anchoring the innings amid regular breakthroughs. Towhid Hridoy (12) and Najmul Hossain Shanto (15) were unable to convert their starts, leaving the hosts in a precarious position at 96 for 4 by the 28th over.

The middle order continued to falter, but captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz (32 off 58)* and Rishad Hossain (39 off 14)* staged a remarkable fightback in the closing overs. Rishad’s explosive cameo, featuring three sixes and three fours, lifted Bangladesh to a competitive total of 213 for 7 in 50 overs.

Among the West Indian bowlers, Gudakesh Motie stood out with figures of 3 for 65, while Alick Athanaze and Akeal Hosein claimed two wickets

In pursuit of 214, the West Indies suffered an early setback as Brandon King fell for a golden duck in the opening over. However, Alick Athanaze (28) and Keacy Carty (35) steadied the innings with a 51-run partnership for the second wicket, keeping the visitors in contention.

Skipper Shai Hope once again proved his class with a composed 53 not out off 67 balls, guiding the chase with patience and maturity. Yet, the middle order collapsed under pressure from Bangladesh’s spinners. Nasum Ahmed (2/38) and Rishad Hossain (3/42) consistently applied pressure.

Needing 14 runs off the final two overs, on final ball West Indies needed 3 off 1 , then Khary Pierre take 2 runs , match goes in super over, West Indies 213/9 in 50 overs.

Super over 

in the Super Over, Shai Hope al Sherfane Rutherford and Brendon king batted first for the West Indies and set 11 runs . Bangladesh sent Soumya Sarkar , Saif Hassan and Najmul Hossain Shanto to chase, but they could manage only 9 runs, West Indies won in super over .