Fri Dec 13 08:23:19 UTC 2024: ## West Indies Clinch ODI Series Win Over Bangladesh
**BRIDGETOWN, Barbados –** West Indies secured a convincing seven-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the second ODI, clinching the three-match series with a game to spare. A career-best 4 for 22 from Jayden Seales, coupled with a strong batting performance anchored by Brandon King’s 82, proved too much for the visiting side.
Bangladesh, struggling from early wickets, were reduced to 54/3 after Seales’s impressive opening spell. Despite a 92-run eighth-wicket partnership between Mahmudullah (62) and Tanzim Shakib (45), they were eventually bowled out for 227. West Indies chased down the total with ease, reaching the target with 13.1 overs remaining.
Tanzim Shakib acknowledged his team’s shortcomings, stating that a lack of commitment and focus from the batters contributed to their low score. “If we hadn’t lost those wickets consecutively and if the batters had shown a bit more commitment, we could have achieved a better score,” he said, adding that the wicket was good for batting.
Despite the absence of several senior players due to injury, Shakib refused to use this as an excuse for the defeat. He emphasized the team’s positive attitude and their belief in the current squad’s ability to compete at the highest level. He also praised head coach Phil Simmons’ guidance on adapting to Caribbean conditions.
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