WI vs BAN: West Indies Create History Against Bangladesh During 2nd ODI, Becomes First-Ever Side To...

West Indies Cricket Team vs Bangladesh National Cricket Team Match Scorecard: The ongoing second ODI between Bangladesh and West Indies at Dhaka's Shere Bangla National Stadium saw the hosts finishing on 213 for 7 in the first innings. However, what caught everyone's attention was that the Windies bowled all their overs through spin

Captain Shai Hope bowled his spinners Akael Hosein, Roston Chase, Gudakesh Motie, Khary Pierre, and Alick Athanaze as each of them delivered 10 overs.

Interestingly, the Hope-led side is seeking ODI World Cup 2027 qualification.

Currently, Bangladesh are leading the 3-match ODI series 1-0.

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What made the Windies use only spinners in their bowling attack?

The surface at the Shere Bangla Stadium had dryness and cracks as Windies spinners made excellent use of it. For Bangladesh, Soumya Sarkar (45 in 89 balls, with three fours and a six) top scored and a half-century partnership for the seventh wicket between skipper Mehidy Hasan Miraz (32* in 58 balls, with a fours) and Rishad Hossain, who played a sensational cameo of 39* in 14 balls, with three fours and four sixes each helped Bangladesh posted 213/7 in 50 overs.

Miraz and Rishad's partnership came when Bangladesh were 163/7 in 46 overs, with Rishad's fireworks making a massive difference.

Motie (3/65) emerged as the pick of the bowlers for WI, while Athanaze (2/14) delivered a sensational 10-over spell. Hosein also took 2/41 in 10 overs.

Having failed to chase down 208 runs in the first ODI and skittling out for 133 runs in the first ODI, WI would be aiming for redemption.

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West Indies Cricket Team vs Bangladesh National Cricket Team Players:

West Indies (Playing XI): Brandon King, Alick Athanaze, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope(w/c), Sherfane Rutherford, Ackeem Auguste, Roston Chase, Gudakesh Motie, Justin Greaves, Khary Pierre, Akeal Hosein

Bangladesh (Playing XI): Saif Hassan, Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Mehidy Hasan Miraz(c), Nurul Hasan(w), Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Tanvir Islam, Mustafizur Rahman

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