Twitter Reactions: Windies gain the upper hand with a clinical show in the first T20I

Bangladesh's problems in the shortest format continued to hurt them.

Published - 01 Aug 2018, 10:28 IST | Updated - 01 Aug 2018, 10:28 IST

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After the jolt in the ODI series, Windies are now up against Bangladesh for a 3-match T20I series. While the first game of this series was played at St Kitts in West Indies, the last two games will be played at Lauderhill in Florida. West Indies went into this series as the favourites to win it as they are one of the most dominating teams in T20Is. They lived up to the expectations in the series opener.

The hosts won the toss and opted to bowl first in this game. Windies spinner Ashley Nurse stunned the visitors by dismissing both the openers for a golden duck in the first over. None of the other batsmen could get going after this initial blow. While almost all of them got good starts, but none of them notched up a big score. Skipper Shakib Al Hasan tried to play some aggressive cricket. But, he was soon dismissed after he scoring 19 off 10 balls.

Mushfiqur Rahim failed yet again but Mahmudullah stayed put and scored 35 off 27 balls which propelled Bangladesh’s score. But, he got out while trying to play an ambitious shot and they collapsed. Late wickets hurt them as the visitors could only muster a total of 143 runs after 20 overs. The start of the second innings was delayed due to a rain interruption.

Russell steers Windies

The target for Windies was reduced to 91 from 11 overs according to the DLS method. However, Mustafizur Rahman picked two wickets in the same over to bring Windies down to 10/2 in two overs. But, Andre Russell and Marlon Samuels got their act together streamlining the chase. The former was surprisingly promoted to number 3 and he didn’t disappoint. The duo added 42 runs off just 22 deliveries which meant that Samuels’ wicket didn’t deter Windies much.

They eventually got to the target comfortably with 11 balls to spare and seven wickets in hand. Russell was the hero with the bat for them as he remained unbeaten on 35 off 21 balls with 3 fours and as many 3 sixes. Much like the ODI series they have taken a 1-0 lead now in the T20Is as well and would be looking to seal the series in the next game itself.

While the Windies fans were thrilled with the victory, the tourists were utterly disappointed with their show. Tweeple praised Ashley Nurse for his exceptional bowling and trolled Bangladesh for their recent performances in T20Is.

Here’s how Twitter reacted during the game:

Bangladesh were 43 for 4 after six overs in the first T20I vs Windies.
Nine years ago they had the same score at the same stage against the same opponent at the same ground!!!#WIvBAN #BANvWI
— Rajneesh Gupta (@rgcricket) August 1, 2018

Just saw Kesrick Williams' 4 wickets in the T20I against Bangladesh today; I was disappointed not to see the 'Notebook celebrations'. Why has he stopped making entries in his notebook @irbishi @DarenGanga ? #WIvBAN
— Arun Gopalakrishnan (@statanalyst) August 1, 2018

West Indies, the World Champions of T20 cricket have beaten Bangladesh in the first of the t20 matches in St. Kitts by seven wickets via dl method. Chasing 144 for victory, West Indies were 93 for 3 in 9.1 overs when play was stopped. #WIvBAN
— Nitin Naik (@toi_nitinnayak) August 1, 2018

hello @BCBtigers show some nagin dance 😉😂😁 #WIvBAN #BANvWI
— 🇮🇳 SAHIL SABHARWAL (@mahi_da_fan7) August 1, 2018

Windies storm home!
I can see then winning this series 3-0
Bangladesh are very disappointing in this format.#WIvBAN #WIvsBAN
— CricBlog (@cric_blog) August 1, 2018

In the #WIvBAN T20I in St Kitts, Tamim Iqbal (off Ashley Nurse) became the first batsman to get dismissed STUMPED off the first ball of an innings, across formats.
— Deepu Narayanan (@deeputalks) August 1, 2018

Tough luck for Bangladesh. I think they lost the match in the very 1st over & then rain made the chase even more easier for the Windies…#WIvBAN #BANvsWI
— 🇮🇳 Anuradha 🇮🇳 (@AnuRadha9082) August 1, 2018

And Windies win the 1st T20 by 7 wickets chasing a mere target of 91 as per D/L method. Thanks To the Powerhouse Dre Russ's Quickfire 35 🔥🔥 #WIvBAN
— ❤ⱽᶦʳᵃᵗᶦᵃⁿADI🇮🇳❤ (@Aditya_k168) August 1, 2018

Dre Russ Today in the Chase :-
– 35* Runs
– 21 Balls
– 3 Fours
– 3 Sixes #WIvBAN pic.twitter.com/bWzfFef9XM
— Johns (@CricCrazyJohns) August 1, 2018

Not a bad win. On to the next. #WIvBAN
— Miss Griffith (@sportsgirl4real) August 1, 2018

Brilliantly played #Windies Thrill & joy for the crowd. Some massive hitting resulting a deposition of ball out of the ground.
Great Win @westindies #WIvBAN
— Yash Paralikar (@yashp05) August 1, 2018

Windies beat Bangladesh by 7 wickets, chased 93 in just 9.1 overs.
Russell 35* (21) and 4-0-27-1#WIvBAN pic.twitter.com/99B5BHK6zt
— Abhijeet (@TheYorkerBall) August 1, 2018

– @irbishi saying what every sane cricket fan wants: Andre Russell lightning up the international circuit, backed by the surety of a permanent place. #WIvBAN
— Hashim Malik (@hached) August 1, 2018