BASSETERRE: Bangladesh delivered a commanding batting performance, setting a target of 322 runs for West Indies in the third and final One Day International (ODI) at Warner Park. This effort was led by standout performances from four batters who each scored half-centuries, as Bangladesh seeks to avoid a series whitewash after losses in the first two matches. According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Mahmudullah Riyad was the top scorer for Bangladesh, remaining unbeaten with an impressive 84 runs off 63 balls, including seven fours and four sixes. This innings marked his fourth consecutive fifty in the series. Stand-in captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz and opener Soumya Sarkar each contributed 73 runs, while Jaker Ali remained not out on 62, forming an unbroken sixth-wicket partnership of 150 runs with Mahmudullah. Bangladesh's innings had a shaky start, losing Tanzid Hasan Tamim and Liton Das without scoring, leaving the team at 9-2. However, Soumya and Miraz stabilized the innings with a crucial 136-run partners hip for the third wicket before Soumya was dismissed by Gudakesh Motie. Soumya's innings included six fours and four sixes, while Miraz was run out shortly after. West Indies attempted a comeback with Sherfane Rutherford dismissing Afif Hossain for 15, but Jaker and Mahmudullah's partnership thwarted their efforts. The pair navigated the West Indies bowling attack expertly, launching a late assault that added 61 runs in the final overs. Alzarri Joseph emerged as the most successful bowler for West Indies, taking 2-43. As West Indies prepares to chase the formidable target of 322, the pressure mounts on them to counter Bangladesh's robust total and secure a clean sweep in the series.
