T20 World Cup 2021: West Indies pip Bangladesh in thriller to collect first win, keep campaign alive
FirstpostWith no points from three matches, Bangladesh are out of the tournament, while West Indies can still sneak into the sem-ifinals, provided they win their remaining matches and other results go in their favour. Sharjah: Defending champions West Indies kept alive their slender hopes of making the semi-finals while virtually knocking Bangladesh out of the T20 World Cup with a narrow three-run win in Sharjah on Friday. With no points from three matches, Bangladesh are out of the tournament, while West Indies can still sneak into the semi-finals, provided they win their remaining matches and other results go in their favour. Aware of West Indies struggle against spin, Bangladesh skipper Mahmudullah handed the ball to off-spinner Mahedi Hasan to open the innings, putting pressure on the Caribbean team.