Bangladesh looks to complete a 3-0 sweep against West Indies in the final T20I match after dominating in the first two encounters. Despite losing key player Soumya Sarkar to injury, Bangladesh's Taskin Ahmed led a strong bowling attack to secure their victory in the previous match. Fans in India can catch the live action on the FanCode app and website, but unfortunately the match will not be televised for West Indian viewers. The match is scheduled to take place on Thursday at the Arnos Vale Stadium in Saint Vincent.
West Indies vs. Bangladesh: Bangladesh Aims for Clean Sweep in Final T20I
The Bangladesh national cricket team travels to the Caribbean for a three-match Twenty20 International (T20I) series against the West Indies cricket team. With a 2-0 series lead, Bangladesh looks to complete a clean sweep in the final T20I match at Arnos Vale Stadium in Saint Vincent.
Series So Far
Bangladesh has dominated the series thus far, winning both matches convincingly. In the first T20I, Bangladesh posted a formidable total of 169/6, thanks to half-centuries from Liton Das and Mahmudullah. West Indies fell short by 48 runs, as Taskin Ahmed led Bangladesh's bowling attack with three wickets.
In the second T20I, Bangladesh again set a challenging target of 153/6, with Afif Hossain scoring an unbeaten 52. West Indies struggled in response, losing wickets at regular intervals. Odean Smith provided a late cameo but was unable to prevent Bangladesh from securing a comfortable 18-run victory.
Injury Blow for Bangladesh
Bangladesh suffered a blow ahead of the third T20I with the injury to key all-rounder Soumya Sarkar. Sarkar, who had scored 36 runs and taken two wickets in the first two matches, has been ruled out of the series with a hamstring injury.
Live Streaming and Telecast
Fans in India can catch the live action of the third T20I on the FanCode app and website. However, unfortunately for West Indian viewers, the match will not be televised in the Caribbean.
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