West Indies Cricket Team vs Bangladesh National Cricket Team Match Scorecard: Full Recap of a Historic T20I Clash

June 26, 2025 By Nick Anderson No Comments 5 minutes

Cricket fans were treated to a thrilling contest as the West Indies Cricket Team hosted the Bangladesh National Cricket Team in December 2024. This wasn’t just another T20 series—it became a historic milestone for Bangladesh cricket. From explosive batting displays to tight bowling spells, this tour had everything that makes cricket such a gripping spectacle.

Let’s walk through the full match scorecard, player lineups, and key moments from the 3rd T20I played on December 19, 2024, at Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown, along with a quick look at the entire series.

A Series with Plenty of Twists and Turns

Before diving into the match scorecard, it’s worth highlighting how this series unfolded.

• Test Series: Ended 1-1 (a fair fight over five days)
• ODI Series: West Indies dominated with a 3-0 clean sweep
• T20I Series: Bangladesh flipped the script and pulled off a stunning 3-0 whitewash!

The third T20I was the final game of the tour, making it the decider for Bangladesh’s clean sweep hopes and West Indies’ chance to save face.

Toss and Team Lineups: Who Played on December 19?

Toss Result: Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat first—a decision that would soon pay off handsomely.

Bangladesh National Cricket Team Playing XI:

• Litton Das (Captain)
• Parvez Hossain Emon
• Jaker Ali
• Towhid Hridoy
• Shamim Hossain
• Afif Hossain
• Mahedi Hasan
• Taskin Ahmed
• Rishad Hossain
• Hasan Mahmud
• Tanzim Hasan Sakib

West Indies Cricket Team Playing XI:

• Brandon King
• Johnson Charles
• Shai Hope
• Nicholas Pooran
• Rovman Powell (Captain)
• Sherfane Rutherford
• Romario Shepherd
• Akeal Hosein
• Gudakesh Motie
• Obed McCoy
• Oshane Thomas

Both lineups featured strong hitters and experienced bowlers, promising fans an entertaining game.

Bangladesh Batting First: Jaker Ali Lights Up Kingstown

Bangladesh started their innings with intent. Openers Litton Das and Parvez Hossain Emon set the tone with aggressive strokeplay. But the real fireworks came from Jaker Ali, whose unbeaten 72* off just 41 balls became the turning point of the match.

Bangladesh Batting Highlights:

• Litton Das: 29 runs off 19 balls (5 fours)
• Parvez Hossain Emon: 39 off 21 balls (3 fours, 3 sixes)
• Jaker Ali: 72* off 41 balls (3 fours, 6 sixes)
• Afif Hossain: Quickfire 11 off 6 balls
• Mahedi Hasan: 10 off 6 balls

Bangladesh finished with an imposing total of 189/7 in 20 overs, thanks largely to Jaker’s aggressive finishing in the death overs.

West Indies Bowling Effort: Struggling to Contain

Despite having an experienced bowling attack, the West Indies bowlers struggled to hold back Bangladesh’s batters.

Notable West Indies Bowling Figures:

• Akeal Hosein: 2 wickets for 30 runs
• Romario Shepherd: 2 wickets for 34 runs
• Obed McCoy: 1 wicket for 33 runs
• Oshane Thomas and Gudakesh Motie chipped in with one wicket each

But the damage was done. Bangladesh had already posted a total that looked above par on this surface.

West Indies Chase: A Collapse Under Pressure

Needing 190 to win, West Indies needed a solid start. Unfortunately, Bangladesh’s bowlers came out firing.

The West Indies top order crumbled early, with none of their batters managing to anchor the innings. Only Romario Shepherd offered any real resistance with a fighting 33 off 27 balls.

West Indies Batting Highlights:

• Brandon King: 19 off 14 balls
• Romario Shepherd: 33 off 27 balls (3 fours, 1 six)
• Obed McCoy and Gudakesh Motie chipped in with 6 runs each towards the end

Ultimately, the West Indies were bowled out for just 109 runs in 16.4 overs, falling short by a massive 80 runs.

Bangladesh Bowling Magic: Rishad and Mahedi Lead the Charge

Bangladesh’s bowlers were right on the money. Rishad Hossain and Mahedi Hasan led the way with brilliant spells, making life miserable for the West Indies batting lineup.

Bangladesh Bowling Figures:

• Rishad Hossain: 3 wickets for 28 runs
• Mahedi Hasan: 2 wickets for 15 runs
• Taskin Ahmed: 1 wicket for 11 runs
• Hasan Mahmud: 1 wicket for 16 runs
• Tanzim Hasan Sakib: 1 wicket for 14 runs
• Afif Hossain: 1 wicket for 1 run

The combination of spin and pace proved too good for the hosts, sealing an unforgettable victory for the visitors.

Full 3rd T20I Match Scorecard (December 19, 2024)

Bangladesh Innings – 189/7 (20 Overs)

West Indies Innings – 109 all out (16.4 Overs)

Player of the Match: Jaker Ali

With an unbeaten 72 runs off 41 balls, Jaker Ali rightfully earned the Player of the Match award. His explosive hitting in the death overs shifted the game completely in Bangladesh’s favor.

Series Takeaways: Bangladesh’s T20 Brilliance

This match sealed a historic 3-0 T20I series win for Bangladesh, their first-ever whitewash over West Indies in Caribbean conditions. This performance will go down as a significant moment in Bangladesh cricket history.

• Top Run-Scorer for Bangladesh (T20I Series): Jaker Ali – 120 runs
• Top Wicket-Taker for Bangladesh (T20I Series): Mahedi Hasan – 8 wickets
• Player of the Series: Mahedi Hasan

Bangladesh’s ability to bounce back after a tough ODI series shows their growing strength in white-ball cricket.

What’s Next for Both Teams?

For Bangladesh, this series win adds much-needed momentum heading into future international fixtures. The leadership of Litton Das in T20Is is showing promise, and players like Jaker Ali, Mahedi Hasan, and Taskin Ahmed are stepping up at the right time.

For the West Indies, there’s a reflection ahead. While their ODI form looked solid, their T20 setup needs serious recalibration, especially with the T20 World Cup 2026 not too far off.

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