Fifties from Tanzid, Miraz and Mahmudullah helps Tigers post 294/6 against Windies in 1st ODI
The innings saw notable contributions from Tanzid Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, and Mahmudullah Riyad, as the team registered their second-highest ODI total in the Caribbean.
Bangladesh produced an impressive batting display in the 1st ODI against West Indies at Warner Park, St. Kitts, posting a commanding 294/6 in their 50 overs.
The innings saw notable contributions from Tanzid Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, and Mahmudullah Riyad, as the team registered their second-highest ODI total in the Caribbean.
Electing to bat first, Bangladesh faced early challenges, losing two wickets for just 40 runs. Soumya Sarkar started aggressively with 19 off 18 balls, including three boundaries, before edging behind. Litton Das followed shortly after, managing only 2 runs off 7 balls.
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The recovery began with a crucial partnership between Tanzid Hasan and skipper Mehidy Hasan Miraz. The duo steadied the innings, adding 79 runs for the third wicket. Tanzid brought up his third ODI half-century, scoring a fluent 60 off 60 deliveries, studded with six fours and three sixes. Miraz, dropped twice by KC Carty, capitalized on the chances to score 74 off 101 balls with six boundaries and a six, his fifth ODI fifty.
Afif Hossain chipped in with 28 off 29 balls, forming a 54-run stand with Miraz, but both fell before the final push. The late fireworks came from Mahmudullah and Zakir Ali Anik, who stitched together a 96-run stand off 74 balls for the sixth wicket. Zakir played a brisk knock of 48 from 40 deliveries, including three fours and three sixes, before falling in the final over. Mahmudullah, showcasing his experience, remained unbeaten on 50 off 44 balls, hitting three fours and three sixes. It marked his 30th ODI half-century.
West Indies' bowlers struggled for consistency. Romario Shepherd led the attack with 3/55, while Alzarri Joseph and Jayden Seales claimed two and one wickets, respectively.
Bangladesh's score of 294 is their fourth-highest against West Indies in ODIs and their second-highest in the Caribbean. The visitors now look to back this performance with a strong showing in the field as they aim to defend the total.
