Mon Dec 16 04:29:06 UTC 2024: **West Indies Complete ODI Whitewash Over Bangladesh, Jangoo Stars with Debut Century**
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – The West Indies celebrated a resounding 4-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the third and final ODI on Thursday, completing a 3-0 series sweep. The win marks the Caribbean side’s first ODI series whitewash against a Test-playing nation since March 2021. The match was highlighted by a stunning century on debut from Amir Jangoo, who became only the second West Indian to achieve this feat in an ODI.
Chasing a challenging 322, the West Indies stumbled early, losing three wickets within the first five overs. However, Jangoo’s magnificent 104 not out off 83 balls, including four sixes, anchored the chase. He shared a crucial 132-run partnership with Keacy Carty (95), who narrowly missed his own century. Jangoo was dropped on 61, but he capitalized on the reprieve, guiding the team to victory alongside Gudakesh Motie (44*).
Bangladesh posted a competitive 321-5 thanks to an unbeaten 150-run sixth-wicket stand between Mahmudullah (84*) and Jakir Ali (62*). Earlier contributions came from Soumya Sarkar (73) and Mehidy Hasan Miraz (77), but the partnership between Mahmudullah and Ali propelled the total to a challenging figure.
Jangoo’s century is a significant achievement, making him the 18th player to score a hundred on ODI debut and the first West Indian since Desmond Haynes in 1978. The West Indies’ victory concludes a dominant series performance, showcasing their strength and the emergence of a new batting star.
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