Bangladesh opener Iqbal's match-winning ton helps visitors seal historic three-match ODI series against West Indies, their first outside Asia in nine years
Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal celebrates his century during the third ODI against WI at Basseterre on Saturday. Pic/AFP
Bangladesh held off a late charge from the West Indies to claim a series-clinching 18-run win in the decisive third and final match of their one-day international duel at Warner Park on Saturday.
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After Tamim Iqbal's second hundred of the series and a quick-fire unbeaten half-century by Mahmudullah paced the visitors to a formidable 301 for six, the hosts were restricted to 283 for six in reply despite a rampaging unbeaten 74 off just 41 balls by Rovman Powell.
It was Bangladesh's first series win outside of Asia for nine years, set up by their highest total in an ODI against the West Indies. Tamim's confident 103 off 124 balls with seven fours and two sixes again provided his team with a solid foundation, his innings lifting his tally in the three matches to 287 runs at an outstanding average of 143.5.
He was the obvious choice as both man of the match and man of the series. "We put a lot of effort in this series after the disappointments of the Test matches. I was required to bat long and was able to do it successfully. Patience is the key to get runs on the pitches we had in this series, especially in Guyana," said Tamim.
Bangladesh to unveil new Test venue this year
Dhaka: Bangladesh will unveil a new Test venue in the northern city of Sylhet when they host Zimbabwe there later this year, the Bangladesh Cricket Board said yesterday. The picturesque ground has hosted seven T20Is, but no Test match or one-day international. Bangladesh and Zimbabwe will play the first of two Tests in Sylhet from November 3-7.
Basseterre (Saint Kitts and Nevis)
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