Super Over in BAN vs WI 2nd ODI: West Indies Win Thriller

Bangladesh are taking on West Indies in the second ODI match at the Shere Bangla Stadium, Dhaka. The home team has been in quite a brilliant form as they won the first match by a margin on 54 runs. They carried the same confidence into the second game but the West Indies put a stunning fightback with the bat.

The visitors were in a spot of bother during the run-chase as they were reduced to 133-7 at one stage. It seemed like Bangladesh will complete the series win soon but West Indies had other ideas. All-rounder Justin Greaves combined with Akeal Hosein to revive the innings. In the last ball of the innings, Khary Pierre scored two runs to level the scores. The BAN vs WI 2nd ODI tied match ensured it goes into the Super Over.

BAN vs WI Super Over: Match Ends in a Thriller

The home team managed to score just 213 runs in the first innings on the back of Soumya Sarkar, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, and Rishad Hossain. Bangladesh bowlers showed their strength in these conditions and didn't allow West Indies to get away. In the end, the low-scoring encounter went into the Super Over.

During the Bangladesh vs West Indies Super over, the visitors took first strike and scored 10 runs, giving a target of 11 for home team to win. Akeal Hosein bowled a wide and a no ball to start the Super Over and it seemed like Bangladesh would reach the target easily. However, the left-arm spinner had other ideas as he took the wicket of Soumya Sarkar on the fourth ball.

With three needed off the last delivery, Saif Hassan failed to connect the ball properly and could only score a single run. In the end, West Indies won the match and levelled the series 1-1. West Indies captain Shai Hope received the Player of the Match award for his outstanding half-century. He struck a well-compiled 53 off 67 balls on a difficult pitch and showed why he is regarded as one of the best batsmen in the world.

West Indies Hold Their Nerves

After losing the first match against Bangladesh, nobody had expected the visitors to put up a terrific show throughout the match. The bowlers stole the show as they restricted Bangladesh to just 213 runs in 50 overs. Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, and Alick Athanaze claimed wickets at regular intervals, not allowing the batters to settle down at any point of the match.

During this point, West Indies created a unique record as they bowled the whole 50 overs through spinners. It is the first time any full member nation has done it in ODIs. Moreover, Akeal Hosein's Super Over bowling was courageous as well. Despite not starting well, he held his nerves and defended 11 runs and also picked up a wicket in the process. The left-arm spinner showed why he is regarded one of the best spinners in the world currently.

Overall, it was a perfect blend of entertainment, thrill, and excitement for the fans to experience in a single ODI match. A low-scoring match turning into one of the best is quite rare nowadays. Now that the series has been levelled, the last game is most likely to be a thriller. It will be interesting to see which teams takes the trophy but both teams are likely to give their all.