Bangladesh were ready to complete their T20 home series with a bang at Chattogram, with Tanzid Hasan scoring an aggressive 89 off just 62 deliveries. At one point, it seemed that the Tigers were in the driver’s seat to defend 150+ against the West Indies. Tanzid was hitting the ball all around the park; he was hitting boundaries with ease, lofting with intent, and the runs kept coming for Bangladesh. However, as the overs rolled on, Bangladesh were unable to capitalize on the momentum created by Tanzid, and the match quickly became one of “what could have been” after the West Indies successfully chased down the 152 total with 5 wickets remaining and three overs left. So, why did this happen? Below are the top three factors that led to Bangladesh’s close but ultimately disappointing loss.
Middle-Order Meltdown
Once Litton Das and Parvez Hossain Emon departed early in Bangladesh’s innings, it was apparent that the writing was on the wall. However, the middle order collapse in the next few overs after their departure was the final blow to Bangladesh’s hopes. With Tanzid having made an explosive opening, there was great anticipation for Saif Hassan and Litton to settle down and build momentum through overs 10-15 and ultimately post a large total. However, they lost wickets in clumps (Saif for 23; Rishad for 3; Nurul for a single), which stunted the momentum of their innings. As a result, the run rate slowed to 7.55 per over. Although this was still a relatively manageable target as long as wickets could be held onto, the Tigers’ middle order could not get the job done.
West Indies’ Counterattacking Brilliance
Chase and Ackeem Auguste’s partnerships were the key to West Indies’ run chase, and they were made possible through both aggressive play and well-timed aggressive play, as well as through Chase’s calculated, precise, and clinical 50 off 29 balls. Amir Jangoo’s 34 off 23 gave West Indies a strong base, but Chase and Auguste’s rapid scoring, along with their fearlessness, allowed them to punish anything that was either short, loose, or over the top, while the remainder of the West Indies batting lineup played with precision and poise. West Indies’ bowlers did an excellent job to contain Bangladesh batters in the death overs as well as in the earlier portion of the game, and their bowlers were able to provide West Indies a comfortable win.
Tactical Inertia and Fielding Lapses
In addition to the batting and bowling, Bangladesh’s fielding was lacking as well. More than one catch was dropped, and over-aggressive shots towards mid-off or long-on, such as Tanzid’s wicket, showed that the players lacked good judgment when under pressure. The choice to use the same bowlers throughout the middle and death overs gave West Indies an advantage as they had a consistent target. While both Mahedi Hasan and Rishad Hossain had some good innings for Bangladesh, no rotation of bowlers or defensive plans from Bangladesh allowed them to regain momentum. The expensive over by Taskin at the end of the match also demonstrated how poorly Bangladesh adapted to the weather conditions, as they lost a very manageable total in a hurry.
FAQs
1: Why did Bangladesh lose to the West Indies in the 3rd T20I?
A combination of a middle-order collapse, West Indies’ counterattacking brilliance, and tactical missteps cost Bangladesh the game.
2: Who was Bangladesh’s top scorer in the match?
Tanzid Hasan, scoring 89 off 62 balls, was the standout performer for Bangladesh.
3: Did Bangladesh bowl well in the match?
Not consistently; Rishad Hossain took 3 wickets, but other bowlers leaked runs, especially in the death overs, allowing West Indies to chase smoothly.
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