1. Match Overview
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Format: One Day International (ODI)
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Venue: Kensington Oval, Barbados
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Date: April 8, 2026
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Toss: West Indies won and chose to bat
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Result: Bangladesh won by 4 wickets
This was a really interesting match between West Indies Cricket Team and Bangladesh National Cricket Team. West Indies looked strong at one point, but Bangladesh chased it down quite nicely in the end, though not without some pressure.
2. West Indies Innings
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Total: 256/8 in 50 overs
West Indies started aggressively but lost a bit of momentum in the middle overs, which maybe cost them 20–25 runs in the end.
Batting Highlights:
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Shai Hope scored a steady 89 runs, anchoring the innings.
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Nicholas Pooran added 54 runs with some attacking shots.
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Rovman Powell provided a late boost with 32 runs.
West Indies Batting Scorecard
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Hope | 89 | 102 | 8 | 1 | 87.25 |
| Brandon King | 41 | 48 | 5 | 0 | 85.41 |
| Nicholas Pooran | 54 | 45 | 4 | 2 | 120.00 |
| Rovman Powell | 32 | 25 | 3 | 1 | 128.00 |
| Shimron Hetmyer | 18 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 90.00 |
| Others | 22 | — | — | — | — |
Bangladesh Bowling Highlights
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mustafizur Rahman | 10 | 48 | 3 | 4.80 |
| Taskin Ahmed | 10 | 52 | 2 | 5.20 |
| Shakib Al Hasan | 10 | 46 | 1 | 4.60 |
| Mehidy Hasan Miraz | 10 | 50 | 1 | 5.00 |
3. Bangladesh Innings
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Total: 258/6 in 48.5 overs
Bangladesh’s chase had a few ups and downs, but they kept their composure, especially in the middle overs.
Batting Highlights:
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Tamim Iqbal scored 72 runs, giving a solid start.
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Shakib Al Hasan contributed 65 runs and controlled the innings.
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Mushfiqur Rahim finished the match with a calm 38 not out.
Bangladesh Batting Scorecard
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamim Iqbal | 72 | 88 | 7 | 1 | 81.81 |
| Litton Das | 29 | 34 | 3 | 0 | 85.29 |
| Shakib Al Hasan | 65 | 70 | 6 | 1 | 92.85 |
| Mushfiqur Rahim | 38* | 36 | 3 | 0 | 105.55 |
| Mahmudullah | 21 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 116.66 |
West Indies Bowling Highlights
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alzarri Joseph | 10 | 54 | 2 | 5.40 |
| Jason Holder | 10 | 49 | 1 | 4.90 |
| Akeal Hosein | 10 | 46 | 2 | 4.60 |
| Romario Shepherd | 9 | 58 | 1 | 6.44 |
4. Key Partnerships
| Partnership (Wkt) | Runs | Overs | Batsmen |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Wkt | 68 | 13 | Hope & King |
| 3rd Wkt | 82 | 17 | Tamim & Shakib |
| 5th Wkt | 55 | 11 | Shakib & Mushfiqur |
Bangladesh’s middle-order partnerships really made the difference here.
5. Turning Points
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Mustafizur Rahman’s 3 wickets slowed West Indies in middle overs
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West Indies failing to cross 270+
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Tamim Iqbal’s steady start in chase
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Shakib-Mushfiqur partnership under pressure
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Calm finishing by Mushfiqur Rahim
6. Over-by-Over Highlights
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West Indies 1–10 overs: 60/0, strong start
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Overs 11–30: Middle overs slowdown
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Overs 31–50: Late acceleration, total 256/8
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Bangladesh 1–10 overs: 55/1, steady start
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Overs 11–30: Shakib builds innings
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Overs 31–48: Controlled chase to win
7. Player of the Match
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Shakib Al Hasan – 65 runs and 1 wicket, all-round performance
8. Match Summary
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West Indies: 256/8 (50 overs)
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Bangladesh: 258/6 (48.5 overs)
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Result: Bangladesh won by 4 wickets
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Player of the Match: Shakib Al Hasan
9. Conclusion
This match between West Indies Cricket Team and Bangladesh National Cricket Team showed how important middle overs are in ODI cricket.
West Indies had a good start but couldn’t maintain momentum, while Bangladesh played smarter cricket in the chase. Their partnerships and calm finishing made the difference.
Overall, it was a well-balanced game, but Bangladesh handled pressure slightly better and deserved the win.