DHAKA – Rovman Powell’s maiden Twenty20 International half-century went in vain as West Indies caved under the pressure of a difficult run chase, to go down by 36 runs in the second Twenty20 International against Bangladesh on Thursday.
In pursuit of 212 for victory at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, West Indies put up a fight before folding for 175 at the start of the final over, leaving the series level at 1-1 and turning Friday’s final match into the series decider.
Powell slammed 50 off 34 balls while the in-form Shai Hope chipped in with a sparkling 36 off 19 deliveries, but captain and left-arm spinner Shakib-al-Hasan scythed through the innings with a career-best five for 20 as West Indies slumped to 101 for five at the end of the 11th over.
Keemo Paul arrived at number nine to pummel 29 off 16 balls but by then Bangladesh were in command of the contest and the result was only a formality. (CMC)
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