T20 World Cup : Twitter arupts as ander Russell pulls of a thrilling win for West indies over Bangladesh


West Indies crushed Bangladesh by three runs. 

Nicholas Pooran was named 'Player of the Match' for his batting execution.



 West Indies crushed Bangladesh in a last-over spine chiller at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Friday to open their record in the continuous T20 World Cup 2021. 


Pursuing a negligible objective of 143, Bangladesh had a horrible beginning as they lost the two openers Mohammad Naim (17) and Shakib Al Hasan (9) for 29 runs in 5.4 overs. 


Then, at that point, Soumya Sarkar (17) and Mushfiqur Rahim (8) framed significant stands of 31 and 30 runs, separately, with Liton Das to keep Bangladesh in the game. 


In the wake of losing Sarkar and Rahim, Das remained on the wrinkle and set up an essential remain of 40 runs for the fifth wicket. Be that as it may, a handling brightness by Holder at the long-on disposed of Das for a very much made 44 runs.


With 13 required off 6 balls, Andre Russell assumed the liability to astonish the last and took Windies home. The right-gave hitter just yielded nine runs as the reigning champs won the challenge by three runs. 


Prior, West Indies posted 142/7 on the board in their apportioned 20 overs, on account of critical thumps by Nicholas Pooran and Roston Chase.


Pursue made 39 off 46 at the top when his group was gravely battling in the wake of losing Chris Gayle (4), Evin Lewis (6), and Shimron Hetmyer (9) at 32 in 6.4 overs. Then, at that point, Pooran changed the force with a quickfire 22-ball 40 runs with the assistance of five limits, including four sixes. 


All-rounder Jason Holder, who was as of late added to the crew as a trade for the harmed left-arm seamer Obed McCoy, contributed with significant 15 off 5 balls down the request to help West Indies post a decent aggregate. Captain Kieron Pollard stayed unbeaten on 14 from 18 conveyances.


For Bangladesh, Shoriful Islam (2/20) and Mahedi Hasan (2/27) got two or three wickets each. Likewise, Mustafizur Rahman additionally sacked two wickets, however he was very costly. Rahman wound up surrendering 43 runs in his standard of 4 overs. 


Littlest edge of win for WI (by runs): 


1 versus IND Lauderhill 2016 


3 versus BAN Sharjah 2021 * 


7 versus PAK Gros Islet 2011

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