Rovman Powell's Heroics and Unbeaten Knock Secure Victory for West Indies in Chattogram

Rovman Powell's 100th T20 International was marked by a stellar performance, leading the West Indies to a 16-run win against Bangladesh. His unbeaten 44, notable for its late surge, secured the Player of the Match award. The victory ends a challenging streak for the team.

In a milestone 100th T20 International, Rovman Powell guided the West Indies to a 16-run triumph against Bangladesh, showcasing his signature late batting surge in Chattogram. The ESPNcricinfo-reported victory, secured with an unbeaten 44-run performance, not only earned Powell the Player of the Match award but also positioned him as the third West Indian to reach this significant milestone.

Initially sluggish, Powell's innings ignited in the 19th over with a six off Mustafizur Rahman. His performance crescendoed in the final over, delivering three successive sixes against Tanzim Hasan Sakib, and concluding with an undefeated 44 off 28 balls. His final burst contributed 26 runs in six balls, lifting the West Indies to 165/3 in 20 overs, before the bowlers restricted Bangladesh to 149 all out.

Powell attributed his success to a tested batting template, focusing on impactful finishes in the latter overs. Despite challenging conditions with heavy dew, the West Indies bowlers maintained discipline, taking key wickets to pressure Bangladesh, whose top order faltered early. Powell's strategic focus is on maintaining momentum to clinch the series victory.

(With inputs from agencies.)