Bangladesh set a challenging total for West Indies in series decider

Riding on a 176-run opening stand between Saif Hassan and Soumya Sarkar, Bangladesh compiled 296 for 8 in the series decider against West Indies in Mirpur on Thursday.

It was Bangladesh’s highest total in ODIs in Mirpur in seven years.

Before departing for 82 off 72 balls with six fours and six sixes, Saif shared a 176-run partnership with Soumya.

Soumya fell for 91, missing a century by just nine runs. He struck seven fours and four sixes.

Bangladesh set a new record for sixes in an ODI in Mirpur, clearing the rope 11 times. Their previous best at this venue was 10.

Despite a flying start from Saif and Soumya, Bangladesh couldn’t push past the 300 mark.

For West Indies, Akeal Hosein claimed four wickets while Alick Athanaze picked up two.