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Published:
2021-01-21 02:23:14 BdST

Bangladesh beat West Indies by six wickets in first ODI


Bangladesh saw six wickets win against West Indies in the first ODI of three-match series at Mirpur Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on Wednesday.

Shakib Al Hasan, playing his first ODI after a one-year ban, helped Bangladesh bowl out a weakened West Indies for 122 in just 32.2 overs. He took four wickets for just eight runs in a stunning international comeback.

In reply, the home side reached 125-4 in 33.5 overs, with skipper Tamim Iqbal hitting 44 off 69 balls.

Kyle Mayers top-scored for the West Indies with 40, while debutant Hasan Mahmud claimed 3-28 for Bangladesh.

Debutant left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein impressed with the ball for the visitors, taking 3-26.

The second ODI of the three-match series is on Friday.

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