WI vs BAN Highlights of T20 World Cup 2021 Match 23: West Indies Secure First Win

West Indies defeated Bangladesh in a must-win encounter at the T20 World Cup 2021 in Sharjah. The defending champions have kept their hopes alive of qualifying for the semifinals. Meanwhile, after three losses in three, Bangladesh are likely to exit from the competition.

Wicket! Dwayne Bravo provides the breakthrough as he dismisses the well-set Liton Das. The Batter played a gutsy knock and will have to see if his team-mates can get the team over the line. Liton Das c Holder b Dwayne Bravo 44(43). 

22 runs off 12 deliveries! West Indies have bowled well to give themselves a chance and need to continue in a similar fashion.

The equation is 33 runs off 24 deliveries! Liton Das is the set batter for Bangladesh and needs to find the boundaries or else the required rate will slowly creep up.

Wicket! A timely success for West Indies as Ravi Rampaul accounts for Mushfiqur Rahim, who was starting to find his groove. Liton Das is still out there and needs to stay till the end. Mushfiqur b Rampaul 8(7).

Wicket! Akeal Hosein gets the breakthrough for West Indies as he dismisses Soumya Sarkar. The Bangladesh batter was starting to find his feet in the game but a diving catch from Chris Gayle, sees him head back to the pavilion. Soumya Sarkar c Gayle b Akeal Hosein 17(13).

Liton Das and Soumya Sarkar are slowly building the Bangladesh innings after quick wickets. It is important for both batters to carry on the momentum and stay till the end of Bangladesh are to get over the line in this must-win encounter.

Wicket! Bangladesh are struggling at the moment as the batters have failed to score freely and in trying to find runs have resulted in throwing away wickets. Naim Shaikh is the latest man to be dismissed as he chops the ball onto the stumps. Naim b Holder 17(19).

Wicket! Shakib Al Hasan's struggles come to an end as Andre Russell gets the breakthrough. The Bangladesh all-rounder was visibly struggling with a niggle and has to depart in search of boundaries. Shakib c Holder b Russell 9(12).

Both Bangladesh openers have taken a cautious approach as they look to get themselves in the game. With the pitch being slow, the batters need to take advantage of the field restrictions.

Shakib Al Hasan and Naim Shaikh will open the innings for Bangladesh, who will be unhappy with their final four overs despite being able to restrict the Windies to a decent score. The target isn't huge but could be tricky on a slow surface.

West Indies will be disappointed with their performance in the first half of the match. However, a brilliant cameo from Nicholas Pooran and some late hits from Jason Holder has helped them put something on the board for the bowlers to bowl at. 

Wickets! A brilliant cameo from Nicholas Pooran comes to an end. The left-hander displayed sensational hitting performance, scoring at a high rate helping the Windies get closer to a competitive score. Roston Chase also departs as Shoriful cleans him up on the very next delivery.

With the game heading into the final few overs, Widnes will be looking to post a competitive score on the board. Riston Chase has got himself set while Nicholas Pooran, who has just come in is looking in great touch and has already played some big shots.

An eventful over! First Kieron Pollard takes himself out of the game as he walks away from the field retired hurt and on the very next ball, Andre Russell is dismissed without facing a delivery as Taskin Ahmed ricochets the ball onto the stumps and runs him out.

Bangladesh bowlers have come into the game with a plan and have executed it perfectly. The pitch has played its part but West Indies batters have struggled to score freely due to the tight line. 

Wicket! Mahedi Hasan gets his second of the game and it is Shimron Hetmyer, who was trying to up the scoring rate after a slow start. Bangladesh are in a great position in the game. Hetmyer c Soumya Sarkar b Mahedi Hasan 9(7).

Wicket! Another one departs for West Indies and this time it is the big one in Chris Gayle. Mahedi Hasan bowled a quicker delivery which went through the batter's defence, casting into the stumps. Gayle b Mahedi Hasan 4(10).

Wicket! Mustafizur Rahman strikes in his very first over of the game as he dismisses Evin Lewis. The pressure of dot deliveries was evident on the Windies batter who played a poor shot. Lewis c Mushfiqur b Mustafizur 6(9).

Chris Gayle is back at the top of the order for West Indies alongside Evin Lewis and the veteran will be aiming to give his team a solid start in this must-win encounter. Meanwhile, Bangladesh will be hoping for some early wickets.