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In the first T20I match between West Indies and Bangladesh at the Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown, St. Vincent, on Sunday, Akeal Hosein showcased his exceptional bowling skills. The West Indies left-arm spinner dismissed Bangladesh opener Tanzid Hasan with a brilliant piece of spin bowling in the third over of the innings.
Akeal Hosein shines with a stunning dismissal of Tanzid Hasan
Hosein’s delivery, a deceptive arm ball, caught Tanzid off guard as the batter misjudged the trajectory. Attempting a pull shot, Tanzid played back to what he thought was a turning delivery, only for the ball to remain straight and crash into the off-stump. Tanzid was sent back to the pavilion after scoring just 6 runs off 11 balls, including one boundary. The dismissal was a masterstroke of spin bowling that highlighted Hosein’s skill and game awareness.
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Hosein’s magic didn’t end with Tanzid. On the very next delivery, he dismissed Bangladesh captain Litton Das, putting the visitors in a precarious position. Litton, visibly surprised by Hosein’s subtle variation, chipped a simple catch back to the bowler while attempting a cautious push. The delivery, a full and straight-arm ball, swung in slightly and forced an error in judgment.
Litton’s dismissal for a golden duck underscored Hosein’s ability to exploit even the slightest lapses in concentration. By the end of his four-over spell, Hosein had remarkable figures of 2/13, a performance that cemented his role as a key player in the West Indies bowling attack.
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West Indies falls short despite Rovman Powell’s heroics
After being put into bat first, Bangladesh managed to post a total of 147 for the loss of 6 wickets in their 20 overs. Despite the early setbacks, the middle-order batters, stabilized the innings with valuable contributions.
Chasing 148 for victory, the West Indies struggled to build partnerships, skipper Rovman Powell stood tall amid the collapse, scoring a valiant 60 runs, but a disciplined bowling performance by Bangladesh ensured that the hosts fell short by 7 runs. Mahedi Hasan was the standout bowler, claiming four wickets and effectively dismantling the West Indies’ middle order. His match-winning spell earned him the Player of the Match award and was instrumental in securing Bangladesh’s narrow victory.
