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The West Indies pulled off a clever move in the second ODI of their three-match series in Bangladesh, choosing to go into the match without a fast bowler. Instead, they relied entirely on spin, using five spinners to bowl all 50 overs of the second ODI, which is the first in the history of ODI cricket by a Test-playing nation. The decision played well, as the match ended in a thrilling tie, and the West Indies edged past Bangladesh in the Super Over to level the series 1-1.
Bangladesh's batting against West Indies
After opting to bat, Bangladesh struggled early and were reduced to 103 for 5. Captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz played a steady hand with an unbeaten 32 to help his side reach 213 for 7 in their 50 overs. All 213 runs came off the spinners, as no pacer bowled a single ball for the West Indies. Gudakesh Motie was the standout with the ball, picking up three wickets.
West Indies chase
While chasing, the West Indies were also off to a similar start, slipping to 103 for 5. Captain Shai Hope kept the innings together and remained not out till the end, scoring 53 from 67 balls, including four boundaries. The match came down to the final over, where the West Indies needed just five runs from six balls. But Bangladesh held their nerve, and the visitors couldn’t get across the line, ending on 213 as well.
Match ended in a super over
With both teams tied, the match was pushed into a Super Over. Batting first, the West Indies managed to score 10 runs. In response, Bangladesh fell just short, scoring 9 runs and losing the match by one run in a nail-biting finish. The third ODI between Bangladesh and West Indies will take place on October 23 at Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Dhaka.
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