Ban vs WI 2nd T20: Bangladesh clinch T20 series against the West Indies after 27-run win

Taskin Ahmed took three wickets for 16 runs and three other Bangladesh bowlers picked up two wickets each to lead the visitors to a 27-run victory Tuesday over the West Indies and a winning 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

Shamim Hossain, named player of the match, top-scored with 35 runs not out off 17 balls for Bangladesh, which finished its 20 overs twice interrupted by rain at 129-7. Mehidy Hasan Miraz added 26 and Gudakesh Motie took 2-25 for the home side.

The West Indies, which won the toss, was bowled out for 102 in 18.3 overs. Roston Chase top-scored for the home side with 32 runs as the West Indies collapsed to lose its last four wickets for 13 runs.


After losing the preceding ODI series 3-0, Bangladesh won the first T20 match by seven runs on Sunday. The third match is scheduled for Thursday, also at St. Vincent.