West Indies successfully defended 149 runs to defeat Bangladesh by 14 runs in the second T20I at Chattogram on October 29, 2025, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. After batting first, West Indies posted 149/9 in their 20 overs, with Bangladesh managing only 135/8 in reply.
The victory gives West Indies their second consecutive win in the series after they won the first T20I by 16 runs. The match was played at the Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Chattogram.
Sources: ESPNcricinfo Full Scorecard (https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/west-indies-in-bangladesh-2025-26-1505119/bangladesh-vs-west-indies-2nd-t20i-1505126/full-scorecard)
Match Scorecard
| Team | Score | Overs | Wickets | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Indies | 149 | 20 | 9 | Won by 14 runs |
| Bangladesh | 135 | 20 | 8 | Lost by 14 runs |
Top Performers
| Player | Team | Role | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alick Athanaze | West Indies | Batsman | 52 runs off 33 balls (5 fours, 3 sixes) |
| Shai Hope | West Indies | Batsman | 55 runs off 36 balls (3 fours, 3 sixes) |
| Akeal Hosein | West Indies | Bowler | 3/22 in 4 overs |
| Romario Shepherd | West Indies | Bowler | 3/29 in 4 overs |
| Tanzid Hasan | Bangladesh | Batsman | 61 runs off 48 balls (3 fours, 3 sixes) |
| Mustafizur Rahman | Bangladesh | Bowler | 3/21 in 4 overs |
Source: ESPNcricinfo Full Scorecard
Key Moments
- Brandon King fell early for just 1 run in the second over, caught by Towhid Hridoy off Taskin Ahmed
- Alick Athanaze and Shai Hope built a crucial 105-run partnership for the second wicket, taking West Indies from 1/1 to 106/2
- Bangladesh’s spinners struck back with Nasum Ahmed dismissing both Athanaze (52) and Sherfane Rutherford (0) in consecutive balls in the 12th over
- Mustafizur Rahman claimed three wickets including Shai Hope (55), Romario Shepherd (13), and Khary Pierre (0)
- Bangladesh lost early wickets in the chase, with Saif Hassan falling for 5 in the fourth over
- Tanzid Hasan fought hard with 61 runs off 48 balls, but lacked support from the middle order
- Romario Shepherd removed key batsmen Towhid Hridoy, Tanzid Hasan, and Jaker Ali to shift momentum toward West Indies
- Jason Holder bowled a perfect yorker to dismiss Shamim Hossain for 1 in the 19th over
- Akeal Hosein sealed the victory by bowling Nasum Ahmed in the final over, with Bangladesh falling 14 runs short
Match Analysis
West Indies captain Shai Hope won the toss and chose to bat first for the second consecutive match. The decision proved right despite early trouble when Brandon King departed in the second over.
The match turned on the second-wicket partnership between Athanaze and Hope, who combined for 105 runs to rescue West Indies from 1/1. Both batsmen played attacking cricket, reaching their half-centuries and putting pressure on the Bangladesh bowlers.
However, Bangladesh fought back through their spinners, with Nasum Ahmed and Rishad Hossain taking two wickets each. West Indies collapsed from 106/1 to 118/6, losing five wickets for just 12 runs. Roston Chase’s unbeaten 17 off 15 balls helped West Indies reach 149.
In the chase, Tanzid Hasan’s 61 off 48 balls kept Bangladesh in the hunt, but he lacked support from his teammates. Romario Shepherd’s spell of 3 for 29 was crucial, removing Hridoy, Tanzid, and Jaker Ali at key moments.
Akeal Hosein was the star with the ball, taking three wickets including the crucial dismissals of Litton Das and the final wicket of Nasum Ahmed to seal the 14-run victory.
What’s Next
With this victory, West Indies have taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. The third and final T20I will be played on October 31, 2025, also in Chattogram.
Bangladesh will be playing for pride and looking to avoid a series whitewash, while West Indies will aim to complete a clean sweep. Bangladesh made one change for this match, bringing in Jaker Ali for Nurul Hasan, but their batting lineup still struggled to chase down the target.
The hosts will need to find solutions to their middle-order collapse and better partnerships if they want to win the final match of the series.