The West Indies beat Bangladesh by eight wickets with 44 balls to spare in the second ODI at Mirpur on October 15. Bangladesh were dismissed for 220 to which the West Indies replied with 221 for two. Here are the grades for that game.
Lendl Simmons
The opener followed up his 122 in the first game with a more sedate innings (80) which once again provided the backbone to WI’s successful run chase. His partnership with Samuels took the game completely away from the hosts, the only blemish being his dismissal when seemingly set for another three-figure score.
Grade: A-
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Danza Hyatt
Promoted to open the batting in the absence of an injured Adrian Barath the heavyset Jamaican got his team off to a solid start but threw away his wicket just when he seemed ready to change gears.
Grade: B
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Marlon Samuels
The languid Jamaican went one better than in the first game, he saw it through even hastening the end with a flurry of imperious shots. His unbeaten 88 came off a mere 74 balls and include 12 fours and one six. He certainly is reveling in his new role as senior batsman in the team. He completed a fine all-round effort by taking a wicket with his off-breaks and good catch in the outfield.
Grade: A
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Darren Bravo
The left-hander didn’t have a lot of work to do, at least not enough for a proper assessment.
Grade: N/A
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Kieron Pollard
Like Bravo, the big guy was not called on to do much today.
Grade: N/A
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Dinesh Ramdin
Relieved of the captaincy with the return of Darren Sammy, his wicket-keeping was once again flawless.
Grade: B
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Darren Sammy
Looked out of sorts today. Maybe he is still feeling the effects of the upset stomach which ruled him out of the opening game. Dropped an absolute dolly off of Roach and even the one that he caught he juggled. His field placing was also questionable at times but the WI captain did manage to pick up two wickets of successive deliveries to end the innings.
Grade: B-
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Andre Russell
Produced a brilliant piece of fielding to get rid of Abdul Razak. Troubled all the batsmen with his pace and bounce and, apart from his 9th over when he conceded 16, was on top of his game.
Grade: B
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Ravi Rampaul
He was a model of consistency. After picking up two early wickets he returned in three spells to maintain the pressure on the Bangladeshi batsmen.
Grade: B
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Devendra Bishoo
A lackluster showing from the little leg-spinner necessitated a mere five overs for him.
Grade: C
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Kemar Roach
A much improved performance over the first match. His double strike in the second over put Bangladesh on the back foot a position from which they never recovered. Given the conditions he did prove to be a bit expensive however.
Grade: B
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