WI v BAN, 3rd ODI, Twitter Reactions: Bangladesh triumphs in the series decider

The Bangladesh team would be a very happy unit after winning the ODI series against West Indies. The team underwent some disappointing loses in the recent times leaving the audience perplexed. But, they showed a positive intent in this series and went hard after West Indies.

The team won the 1st ODI by a big margin of 48 runs. However, they faced a set back in the 2nd ODI as they lost the game from the verges of winning it. Hence, it was all down to the series decider and Bangladesh didn’t disappoint. They won the decider by 18 runs to take home the trophy. Tamim Iqbal who scored a century in this game was the ‘Man of the Match’. Furthermore, he was also the ‘Man of Series’ as he scored 287 runs in 3 games at a staggering average of 143.50.

Bangladesh won the toss and opted to bat first at St Kitts. Tamim Iqbal set the perfect platform up front with a brilliant 103 which came off 124 balls. With Mahmudullah and Mashrafe Mortaza firing guns down the order, Bangladesh put up a massive total of 301 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in their 50 overs. While Mahmudullah scored 67 runs off 49 balls, Mortaza scored 36 off 25 balls. Jason Holder and Ashely Nurse picked two wickets each in the innings.

In the chase, Chris Gayle came to his own terms and was tonking the bowlers all around the ground. He could have been dangerous to deal with but was dismissed by Rubel Hossain on 73 just as he was looking to shift gears. Although Shai Hope scored 64 runs, these came off 94 deliveries which didn’t help the teams’ cause. Rovman Powell kept the hosts interested with some clean hitting but it was a bit too much of an asking for him with literally no support from the other end. He was unbeaten on 74 off 41 balls. Mortaza picked two wickets in the innings.

Twitter overjoyed with Bangladesh’s win

With the Bangladesh team undergoing a lean phase, the fans were very disappointed to see their team even lose to minnows. However, this series win has got a smile back on the faces of the Bangladeshi fans. They were thrilled with this series victory and were all praises for the team. This was also Bangladesh’s first ever series win outside Bangladesh since 2009. Here is a look at how they reacted:

#WIvBAN @BCBtigers @westindies
Congratulations BANGLADESH on winning the ODI series 2-1.
Great victory..questions for West Indies before the World Cup next year!

— Mayur Baruah (@BaruahMayur) July 29, 2018

after the England, Bangladesh is one of the most improve limited over side since WC 2015 #BANvWI #WIvBAN #Bangladesh

— shubham singh (@Shubham2781) July 29, 2018

#Congratulation #Bangladesh cricket team
This is Bangladesh's first ODI series victory outside of Asia since 2009. #WIvBAN pic.twitter.com/Le8TbgmlY3

— Sahriar Sarwar Biddut (@Sarwar_Biddut) July 29, 2018

#Congratulation #Bangladesh cricket team
This is Bangladesh's first ODI series victory outside of Asia since 2009. #WIvBAN pic.twitter.com/YYwN65cb3H

— Wahidul Haque Pranto (@pranto_wahidul) July 29, 2018

Well done Bangladesh! First series win outside Asia since 2009. Team work pays off and it did. Keep the wins coming. Mashrafe Mortaza, good knock & 2 valuable wickets. Led from the front. #WIvBAN

— Jaanvi 🏏 (@ThatCricketBuff) July 29, 2018

So first ODI series win away from home for Bangladesh since 2009. Great turnaround for them after a disappointing Test series. Hoping the same from South Africa… #WIvBAN #SLvRSA

— P₹akash $inha 🇮🇳 (@Predicto_Praky) July 29, 2018

What an innings!

A ninth ODI hundred for Bangladesh legend Tamim Iqbal, and a second in the series. Will it be a match-winning and series-sealing effort?

FOLLOW #WIvBAN LIVE 👇https://t.co/cQLN00fGL0 pic.twitter.com/4M2pC7pAQg

— ICC (@ICC) July 28, 2018

After a dismal show in the Test series, Bangladesh clinch their first ever series win outside Bangladesh since 2009

Win the final ODI by 18 runs and seal the series 2-1 #WIvBANhttps://t.co/PzT5bHy0uS … pic.twitter.com/SxypHPmXJz

— Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) July 28, 2018

Bangladesh’s win percentage in ODIs since WC 2015 is 55.00% which is better than the World Champions Australia (47.36%).

Congratulations @BCBtigers on a good series win against Windies. #WIvBAN

— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) July 28, 2018

Most sixes in ODIs in a country:
126 Brendon McCullum (in New Zealand)
120 MS Dhoni (in India)
102 Martin Guptill (in New Zealand)
100* CHRIS GAYLE (in Windies)
89 AB de Villiers (in South Africa)
86 Shahid Afridi (in UAE)
84 Rohit Sharma (in India)#WIvBAN #BANvWI

— Rajneesh Gupta (@rgcricket) July 28, 2018

A huge result for Bangladesh as they end a nine-year drought https://t.co/mNVNd3aDgv #WIvBAN pic.twitter.com/SbTrrLDH9l

— cricket.com.au (@CricketAus) July 29, 2018

Tamim Iqbal adjudged Man of the Series for his outstanding batting display throughout the ODI series against Windies. He scored 287 runs at an average of 143.50 with 2 centuries in the concluded 3-match ODI series. #WIvBAN pic.twitter.com/cd7X4BYPF9

— MASHRAFE BIN MORTAZA⏺ (@mashrafebd) July 29, 2018

Tamim Iqbal and Shakib Al Hasan pair's 385 runs are the most by a Bangladesh pair in an ODI series/tournament. Their 385 runs are also the most by any pair in a 3-match ODI series. #WIvBAN

— Sampath Bandarupalli (@SampathStats) July 28, 2018

Sabbir Rahman
– physically abuses a child
– abuses fans on social media
– averages 24 in both ODIs and Test cricket as a specialist batsman
– still makes the international team

🤔🤔#WIvBAN

— Kane Train (@CricFan2000) July 28, 2018

Since his comeback in January this year, Anamul Haque has made 88 runs in seven ODIs with a top score of 35. #WIvBAN

— Mohammad Isam (@Isam84) July 28, 2018

Tamim Iqbal
(Last 20 ODI Innings)

59 (88)
127 (142)
4 (6)
64* (88)
23 (42)
47 (54)
65 (80)
128 (142)
95 (114)
0 (2)
70 (82)
23 (25)
84* (93)
84 (102)
76 (105)
5 (14)
3 (18)
130* (160)
54 (85)
103 (124)
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1244 ~ Runs
73.17 ~ Average
79.43 ~ Strike Rate#WIvBAN #BANvWI

— Cαρтαιɳ ɱαɾνєℓℓσυѕ (@Marvellous_Capt) July 28, 2018