• Bangladesh defeated West Indies in the first ODI by six wickets.

  • Shoriful Islam returned with impressive figures of 8-1-34-4.

Twitter reactions: Bowlers shine as Bangladesh crush West Indies in the first ODI
Bangladesh beat West Indies in first ODI (Image Source: Twitter)

Bangladesh were off to a great start after registering the crucial win in the opening ODI of the ongoing three-match series at Providence Stadium in Guyana on Sunday. In the contest, which was reduced to 41 ꦺovers per side due to wet outfield, the visitors recorded a vital 6-wick♐et triumph.

Chasing 150, former skipper Mahmudullah shined with the bat, scoring an unbeaten 41 off 69 deliveries with the help of three boundaries, including a six to take Bangladesh home. Captain Tamim Iqbal (33) and Najmul Hossain Shanto (37) also made valuable contributions to Bangladesh’s successful chase.

Earlier, Bangladesh bowlers set up the foundation of the win with the exhibition of brilliant bowling. Shoriful Islam and Mehidy Hasan were t𓂃he pick of the bowlers for the tourists as 𓃲West Indies could only score 149/9 in 41 overs.

Islam took a remarkable four-wicket haul for 34 runs in eight overs, including a maiden. Similarly, Hasan picked up three scalps while conceding 36 runs in nine overs, including two maidens. For the hosts, Shamarh Brooks was the top scorer with 33 off 66 balls.

Brief Scores:

West Indies 141/9 in 41 overs (Shamarh Brooks 33, Anderson Philip 21*; Shoriful Islam 4/34, Mehidy Hasan 3/36) lost to Bangladesh 142/4 in 31.4 overs (Mahmudullah 41*, Najmul Hossain 37; Gudakesh Motie 1/18) by six wickets.

Here is how Twitter reacted:

//twit♔ter.com/sohailcrickter/status/1546337862681067524

Subscribe to to watch Exclusive Interviews, Podcasts, Weekly News Updates & Explainers.

TAGS:

CATEGORY: Bangladesh Twitter Reactions

For latest cricket news and updates, subscribe to our Weekly Newsletter.

About the Author:
Akshat is the Sr. Content Strategist at betvisa68.com. With a passion for storytelling and a keen eye for detail, Akshat has honed his skills over 6 years, working with various media outlets, publications, and organizations to deliver high-quality content that informs, educates, and entertains audiences. He is just another cricket fan who’s grown up watching the likes of Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid. Cricket runs in his veins. Cover drive is his favorite sight, and a ball meeting the middle of the bat is his favorite sound. You can write to him at akshat.gaur@betvisa68.com and follow him on , & .