Bangladesh claim victory over the West Indies

Bangladesh claim victory over the West Indies

Victory leaves Bangladesh fifth in the World Cup standings.

Bangladesh comfortably beat the West Indies in their latest Cricket World Cup game at Taunton.

Set 322 to win, Bangladesh beat the twice champions by seven wickets.

Shakib Al Hasan scored his second century in two games, with an unbeaten 124 which came from 99 deliveries.  Liton Das also finished unbeaten on 94.

Earlier Shai Hope, scored 96 for the Windies, with contributions from Evin Lewis and Shimron Hetmyer who both reached half-centuries.

Bangladesh sit fifth in the table on five points who play Australia next on Thursday.  The West Indies have to wait until Saturday when they take on New Zealand.

Published: by Radio NewsHub
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