Bangladesh reached the halfway point of their innings at 67 for 2 after 10 overs in the third T20I against the West Indies, with Tanzid Hasan marking a career milestone as the fastest Bangladeshi to 1,000 T20 runs in just 42 innings. Despite early setbacks, the experienced opener anchored the innings with a stylish 41 off 32 balls, including five fours and two sixes, while Saif Hasan chipped in with 10 from 9 deliveries.
The start had been eventful for Bangladesh. Parvez Hossain was dismissed for 9 off 10 balls in the fourth over, caught at short third man by Gurakesh Moti. Litton Das, batting at three, also fell cheaply for 6, caught at mid-wicket off Khari Pierre. Tanzid, however, survived two reviews and a drop to remain at the crease, showing calm under pressure and steadying the innings.
Bangladesh’s scoring picked up in the ninth over, with Tanzid hitting a four and a six off Khari Pierre in the 9th over, signalling that the hosts were beginning to find the measure of the West Indies’ spinners. Saif Hasan also displayed aggressive intent, striking a towering six off Roston Chase in the 8th over.
By the end of 10 overs, Bangladesh had posted 67/2 at a run rate of 6.70, with Tanzid leading the charge and guiding his team through a cautious yet promising start in the powerplay and beyond.
