WI v BAN, 2nd ODI, Twitter Reactions: West Indies manage to win a thriller to level the series

After a string of poor performances in the last few games, Bangladesh made a come back in the 1st ODI against West Indies. However, they failed to replicate the same kind of success in the 2nd ODI. Despite coming so close to winning the game, they failed to pull it off. West Indies managed to hold their nerve in the crunch situations of the game and managed to win a thriller of a game. Hence, the series is now levelled at 1-1 and we will have an interesting decider that will be played on Saturday.

Bangladesh won the toss in this game and opted to bowl first. After being put into bat first, West Indies lost 3 wickets early in the game. The openers failed to put together a good partnership. While Chris Gayle got out after scoring 29 runs, Evin Lewis only managed to score 12 runs. But then, Shimron Hetmyer who came in at No 4 scored an amazing century. He scored 125 runs and with the help of a 44 from Rovman Powell, Windies got to 271 but were bowled out under 50 overs. Rubel Hossain picked 3 wickets in the innings.

Chasing this target down, Bangladesh got off to a flyer. Anamul Haque scored 23 off just 9 balls to get the team to the ideal start. Yet again, Tamim Iqbal was as reliable as ever. Tamim scored 54 runs but that came off 85 balls. With Shakib Al Hasan at the other end, who scored 56 off 72 balls, these two added almost 100 runs together but took a lot of time putting the pressure on the other batsmen towards the end. The asking rate was high. But, Bangladesh still kept themselves interested in the chase. However, they faltered in the tough situation falling short of West Indies’ total by just 3 runs.

Tweeple were delighted with the result of the game. Right from praising Shimron Hetmyer for his unbelievable century under pressure to Bangladesh’s efforts, Twitterati couldn’t stop themselves from talking about the game. There were also talks about the outfield which was relatively slow this game.

Here are the Twitter Reactions from this game:

💯 Second ODI century for Shimron Hetmyer! #WIvBAN pic.twitter.com/A6UBcDHPKn

— WINDIES (@westindies) July 25, 2018

Why is the outfield so slow? #WIvBAN

— Salekin Ahmed (@salekin05) July 26, 2018

Shimron Hetmyer, deservedly, gets the Man of the Match award

He's now the youngest Windies batsman to score a ODI hundred in the Caribbean

"It was a push for me to have my family and girlfriend here. It was great to have my whole family by my side. So, thanks to them" #WIvBAN pic.twitter.com/XIJgbZt2E3

— Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) July 26, 2018

8 to win from 6 & Bangladesh have messed it up again.

Mushfiqur goes for the glory shot & is caught at midwicket.

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣#WIvBAN

— Gopal (@gopal2709) July 26, 2018

Once Again, Came to the shore and dip the boat. Although, well played Bangladesh. #WIvBAN

— Ashraful Islam (@likeashraful) July 26, 2018

Shimron Hetmeyer is such a good player, I cannot wait for the West Indies' Cricket Board to mess things with him and then drop him. #WIvBAN

— Shubh AggarWall (@shubh_chintak) July 26, 2018

Just needed 14 runs in 13 balls and 6 wks in hand plus 2 set batsman's on crease & lost the match Just Bangladeshi think.. 😂😂😂 #Bangladesh #WIvBAN @vikrantgupta73 pic.twitter.com/vQwY7X2bPf

— Jack (@Jack13506522) July 26, 2018

Feeling gutted for @mushfiqur15 At least third time he has had to endure this kind of heart-break after doing all the hard work. #WIvBAN Can't wait for the decider. #BringItOn

— Pawan (@itspawanhere) July 26, 2018

Hats off to this guy! Leading a team none rate well, in just over 3 years of leadership, the results are showing at occasions that leave the audiences and critics united in awe and admiration #WIvBAN pic.twitter.com/rm1r6QS8PL

— caught@point (@caughtatpoint17) July 26, 2018

No Naagin dance now guys?

🤣 #WIvBAN

— caught@point (@caughtatpoint17) July 26, 2018

Bangladesh at it again 😂 They never learn 😛 #WIvBAN

— Aishu Haridas (@imaishu_) July 26, 2018

Bangladesh will struggle a lot in LOI after Shakib,Mushfiq and Tamim. All these yeare and not a single youngster has rose up. Y'day's match was perfect reflection. If one other youngster had contributed, Ban would've won the game. #WIvBAN

— Anish Mooen-ali (@ItsAnishM) July 26, 2018

Kikiki @mushfiqur15 😂😂😂😂
Can't even get 14 runs off last 12 balls with 6 wickets in hand #WIvBAN

— Mohan (@Mohankrish9999) July 26, 2018

#MushfiqurRahim celebrating in advance & #SakibalHasan crying , the only common event between the above 2 incident is @BCBtigers losing in the last ball of the match. #WIvBAN

— Deepesh Kanabar (@deepeshmdk1906) July 26, 2018