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West Indies beat Bangladesh Legends by 6 wickets in the second match of Road Safety World Series played at Green Park, Kanpur. Bangladesh captain Shahadat Hossain won the toss and elected to bat. But, the entire team could score only 98 runs. Dhiman Ghosh scored 22 runs for Bangladesh. West Indies bowler Krishmar Santoki took the highest 3 wickets.
In response, West Indies, led by captain Kick Edwards, held on from the beginning. Dwayne Smith scored a brilliant fifty off 42 balls for West Indies. Smith put pressure on the bowler by hitting two fours in the first over itself. However, in the third over, Dave Mohammad was dismissed for 5 runs. Abdul Razzaq made him lbw.
Since then, Smith played more than one excellent shot. Smith completed his half-century by hitting a brilliant four in the third ball of the 12th over. However, he was out on the very next ball. But, then Smith had done his job. He put the team on the threshold of victory. On the second ball of the 16th, William Perkins hit Kapali for a brilliant six, winning the match with 28 balls to spare.
West Indies Legends’ Kirk Edwards and Bangladesh captain Shahadat Hossain hug after the toss. Bangladesh won the toss and decided to bat.
Sulaiman Benn of West Indies Legends rejoices after taking the wicket of Bangladesh player Najmus Saadat.
Bangladesh Legends’ Dhiman Ghosh hits a shot during the second match. Dhiman scored 22 runs from the Bangladesh team.
David Mohammed of West Indies Legends celebrates the wicket of Mohammad Abul Hasan Raju of Bangladesh.
Gallery lying vacant during the match between Bangladesh and West Indies.
During the match, whenever the ball reached the boundary, the cheer leaders were seen entertaining the audience.
Dwayne Smith and Narsingh Dev of West Indies Legends talking during a match.
Mohammad Sharif of Bangladesh Legends bowling during the match.
West Indies player Dwayne Smith after scoring a half-century.
During the match when Bangladesh’s innings was going on. There were neither fours nor sixes at that time. During this, the cheer leaders were also seen sitting in the chair and resting.
Dollar Mahmood of Bangladesh Legends runs out the West Indies player.
Appealing for Dhiman Ghosh lbw.
West Indies Legends players shake hands with Bangladesh players after winning the match.
Darren Powell was adjudged man of the match. He conceded just 4 runs in 3 overs.