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Hope, Athanaze Help West Indies Clinch Series | Bangladesh vs West Indies 2nd T20I News 2025
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Hope, Athanaze Help West Indies Clinch Series
Chattogram, October 30, 2025 — West Indies sealed the three-match T20I series with a commanding performance in the second game, defeating Bangladesh by 14 runs at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium. The visitors were powered by brilliant half-centuries from Shai Hope and Alick Athanaze.
Hope & Athanaze Build the Foundation
Opting to bat first, West Indies faced an early setback when Brandon King was dismissed in the second over. However, a crucial 105-run partnership between Hope and Athanaze steadied the innings. Both batters showed excellent composure — Athanaze attacking the spinners with three sixes, while Hope anchored the innings with classy strokes.
Both players reached their respective fifties, but Bangladesh hit back strongly through Nasum Ahmed, who dismissed Athanaze and Rutherford in successive deliveries. Soon after, Hope also fell, triggering a middle-order collapse as the Windies stumbled from 106/1 to 118/6. Despite losing momentum, they managed to post 149/9 in 20 overs.
Bangladesh’s Chase Derails Late
Bangladesh began cautiously but failed to capitalize on dropped catches. Tanzid Hasan Tamim played a fine knock of 61, keeping his side in the chase. However, consistent breakthroughs from Akeal Hosein and Romario Shepherd pegged them back at crucial stages.
Once Tanzid and Jaker Ali fell in the 18th over, Bangladesh’s hopes faded. Despite needing only 21 off the final over, they could manage just six runs while losing two more wickets, ending on 135/8 in their 20 overs.
Key Performers
- Shai Hope – 55 (45)
- Alick Athanaze – 52 (35)
- Mustafizur Rahman – 3/21
- Akeal Hosein – 3/22
- Romario Shepherd – 3/29
Match Summary
West Indies 149/9 (Hope 55, Athanaze 52; Mustafizur 3/21)
Bangladesh 135/8 (Tanzid Hasan 61; Hosein 3/22, Shepherd 3/29)
Result: West Indies won by 14 runs and clinched the series 2-0.
Series Impact
The victory gave the West Indies an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series. Their disciplined bowling and partnership between Hope and Athanaze proved decisive in overcoming Bangladesh in home conditions.
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