Bangladesh captain Litton Das expressed disappointment, admitting he needed to elevate his performance to secure a win in the recent match against the West Indies in Chattogram. The defeat marked the end of Bangladesh’s home winning streak and series hopes, shedding light on their persistent weaknesses.
Despite a hopeful start with Litton aiming to restrict the West Indies below 180 runs, the bowlers delivered an impressive performance. Mustafizur Rahman, Rishad Hossain, and Tanzim Hasan Sakib’s efforts limited the visitors to a modest 149-9 after a strong start by Alick Athanaze and Shai Hope.
The Windies’ collapse, losing eight wickets for just 44 runs, boosted Bangladesh’s confidence. However, the team struggled during the chase as batsmen like Tanzid Hasan Tamim showed resilience with a fifty but lacked support from other players.
Litton’s quick 23 runs before his dismissal by Akeal Hosein added pressure, leading to a disappointing loss as the team failed to capitalize on the required momentum. Despite the bowlers’ commendable efforts, Bangladesh fell short, losing by 14 runs and conceding the series to the West Indies.
Reflecting on the match, Litton acknowledged the bowlers’ strong performance but lamented the batting collapse that cost them the victory. With the series decided, Bangladesh aimed to salvage pride in the upcoming final match against the West Indies.