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West Indies secured a 5-wicket win over Bangladesh in the third and final T20I at Warner Park, St Kitts, wrapping up the series in dominant fashion. Electing to bowl first after winning the toss, the hosts delivered a disciplined performance with the ball, restricting Bangladesh Women to a modest 104/8 in 20 overs. Jannillea Glasgow starred with both bat and ball, earning the Player of the Match award for her all-round brilliance.
Jannillea Glasgow with the ball
Bangladesh Women had a shaky start, with opener Dilara Akter (21 off 16) providing some early momentum, while Murshida Khatun chipped in with 13 off 12 balls. However, wickets fell at regular intervals, stalling their progress. Skipper Nigar Sultana played a crucial anchor role with a gritty 33 off 43 balls, but the lack of acceleration in the middle and lower order meant Bangladesh could only manage 104/8 by the end of their innings.
Glasgow was the pick of the bowlers for the Windies, returning figures of 3/15 in her four-over spell. She was well supported by Zaida James (1/7), Ashmini Munisar (1/9), and Afy Fletcher (1/16), while Karishma Ramharack kept things tight despite going wicketless.
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West Indies overcome early wobbles to complete the chase
Chasing a modest target, West Indies Women faced some early setbacks as they lost wickets at regular intervals. Djenaba Joseph (10 off 16) and Nerissa Crafton (5 off 4) were dismissed cheaply, leaving the middle order to steady the innings. Glasgow once again made a crucial impact, scoring a patient 25 off 28 deliveries.
The experienced Shabika Gajnabi played a vital hand, top-scoring with 27 off 25 balls, which included two boundaries. James (14 off 22) ensured there were no further hiccups as West Indies Women reached 105/5 in 18.3 overs to complete a comfortable chase.
Bangladesh bowlers put up a spirited effort in defending a below-par total. Khatun was the most successful, picking up 2/14 in her four overs, while Sultana also claimed two scalps, conceding 30 runs. Rabeya Khan was economical with figures of 1/12 from her four overs, but the target was always going to be difficult to defend with limited runs on the board.
With a match-winning performance of 3/15 with the ball and 25 crucial runs with the bat, Glasgow deservedly won the Player of the Match award. Her all-round heroics helped West Indies claim the series, highlighting the depth and strength of their squad.
