The visitors Bangladesh bounced back with a dominating 60-run win to level the ODI series against the West Indies on the back of a brilliant half-century from the skipper Niger Sultana Joty and impressive performances from the spinners.
For the series decider, 3rd ODI, both the sides retained the same starting 11 that took the field in the 2nd ODI at Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts.
Bangladesh batters succumb to spin, being bundled out for 118
Bangladesh lost the wicket of their opening batter Murshida Khatun in the 2nd over of the innings after skipper Nigar Sultana Joty won the toss and opted to bat first in the 3rd and final ODI of the series. Cherry-Ann Fraser provided the first breakthrough for the West Indies. Sharmin Akter joined opening batter Fargana Hoque at the crease and the duo took their side past the 50-run mark with a much-needed 62-run partnership for the 2nd wicket.
Afy Fletcher broke the partnership by removing Fargana Hoque (22 off 65 balls) in the 20th over of the innings to provide the 2nd breakthrough for the home side. A horrible collapse saw the visitors lose their last 8 wickets for just 50 runs and as a result, they were bundled out for just 118 in the 44th over of the innings. Sharmin Akhter (37 off 58 balls), Sobhana Mostary (25 off 62 balls) and skipper Niger Sultana Joty (11 off 29 balls) were the only other batters to enter the double digits with the bat for Bangladesh.
Karishma Ramharack (6.5-0-12-4) was exceptional with the ball, alongside Zaida James (7-2-15-2), Hayley Matthews (10-3-19-1), and Afy Fletcher (10-0-22-1), providing brilliant support from the other end, not letting the Bangladesh batters get off the hook.
Windies top order made light work of the chase to clinch the ODI series
The West Indian openers Qiana Joseph (39 off 66 balls) and Hayley Matthews (22 off 33 balls) got their side off to a steady start with a 45-run opening partnership, chasing a total of 119 to clinch the ODI series. Nahida Akter picked up the crucial wicket of the opposition skipper Hayley Matthews in the 12th over of the run chase to provide the first breakthrough for Bangladesh.
The home side eventually got over the line with 8 wickets in hand and 135 balls to spare to clinch the three-match ODI series, their first-ever bilateral against Bangladesh. Wicket-keeper batter Shemaine Campbelle (25* off 47 balls), and Deandra Dottin (33* off 19 balls) guided their side over the line with an unbeaten 49-run partnership for the 3rd wicket.
Karishma Ramharack was awarded the Player of the Match for her exceptional spell of 6.5-0-12-4 with the ball for her side. She was also awarded the Player of the Series as she picked up 8 wickets in the series with the ball for her side.
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