Bangladesh started their West Indies tour on a winning note as they handed a 95-run victory over Grenada in the only practice match held on Sunday at Progress Park, St Andrew’s.
Opting to bat after winning the toss, Bangladesh amassed a massive total of 322 for 6 from their allotted 50 overs. Opener Tamim Iqbal led from the front with an impressive 86-ball 91 runs that studded 12 fours and two sixes. He was also involved in two substantial stands – a 56-run partnership with Anamul Haque at the start, followed by a brisk 88 for the third wicket with Shamsur Rahman.
There were useful contributions from most of the batsmen, except Imrul Kayes who fell for 1. The pair of Mahmudullah and Nasir Hossain gave the side a strong finish with a 101-run stand.
In reply, Grenada steep chase hit a hurdle early on when Sohag Gazi dismissed Devon Smith in the second over. Keone George tried to anchor the chase with an 89-ball 62, but his dismissal set off a slide that saw Grenada lose five wickets for nine runs and stumble to 186 for 9.
The last-wicket pair of Denis George and Preston McSween added 41 to help the side reach 227 for 9.
Speedster Mashrafe Mortaza picked up the most wickets for Bangladeshis with 3 for 44, while Abdur Razzak and Al-Amin Hossainsupported with two wickets apiece.
The first ODI of the three-match ODI series between the two sides will be played on Wednesday (August 20) at the same venue.
