Shakib Al Hasan’s sublime unbeaten 124 helped Bangladesh pull off the second-highest chase in World Cup history with a dominant seven-wicket win over West Indies at Taunton.<\/p>\n
Set 322 for victory, the Tigers made a rapid start but lost two quick wickets to leave the game evenly poised at 133-3 off 19 overs.<\/p>\n
But Shakib took apart West Indies’ one-pace attack, reaching his second successive century of the tournament off 83 balls.<\/p>\n
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He put on 189 with Liton Das, who accumulated calmly before sensationally accelerating, hitting Shannon Gabriel for three consecutive sixes.<\/p>\n
Das, making his World Cup debut, ended with a brilliant 94 not out off 69 balls, hitting a four to take Bangladesh to their target with 51 balls to spare.<\/p>\n
West Indies’ 321-8 was built around Shai Hope’s measured 96, Evin Lewis’ entertaining 70 and a brutal 26-ball 50 from Shimron Hetmyer.<\/p>\n
Victory lifted Bangladesh to fifth in the table and maintains their chances of reaching the semi-finals, while also effectively ending West Indies’ hopes.<\/p>\n
Jason Holder’s side will have to win their four remaining games, including tough matches against India and New Zealand, to stand a chance, but they looked stunned after a chastening defeat.<\/p>\n
This was no shock, though – Bangladesh have now won five one-day internationals in a row against West Indies and outperformed them in all areas.<\/p>\n