Thrilling Super Over Sees West Indies Level Series Against Bangladesh

West Indies leveled the ODI series with Bangladesh at 1-1 after a thrilling Super Over finish. Both teams ended regular play with 213-9, setting a new record for spinners bowling 92 of the 100 overs. Akeal Hosein's pivotal bowling in the Super Over sealed the victory for the Caribbean side.

In a dramatic face-off, West Indies triumphed in the Super Over against Bangladesh on Tuesday, leveling their three-match ODI series at 1-1. The nail-biting contest ended with both sides tied at 213-9 after regular play, setting a new ODI record with spinners delivering 92 of the total 100 overs.

While the West Indies deployed spin for all 50 overs, Bangladesh's Mustafizur Rahman was the sole pacer, bowling just eight overs. Despite a wobbly start in the Super Over with Akeal Hosein's erratic first delivery, the West Indies' resilience shone through. Akeal was crucial in stalling Bangladesh's chase, successfully defending the target by claiming the key wicket of Soumya Sarkar.

Shai Hope's batting anchored the Caribbean innings, both during the main game and in the Super Over, where his crucial boundary kept hopes alive. Rishad Hossain's impressive bowling figures of 3-42 for Bangladesh couldn't prevent the determined West Indies from bouncing back. With the series now poised, the decider on Thursday promises another thrilling encounter.

(With inputs from agencies.)