WI vs BAN Live Score

9:59 PM IST Right then, that is it from an action-packed first ODI where West Indies take a 1-0 lead in the series. The hosts will look to seal it in the next match, while Bangladesh will want to bounce back and take it to a decider. The second match of the series will be played at the same venue on 10th December, Tuesday. It will begin at 1.30 pm GMT, but as you know, you can always join us early for all the build-up to the encounter. Until then, cheers and goodbye!

9:57 PM IST Shai Hope, the victorious skipper of West Indies says that he is happy with the win and is proud of his players as they showed the hunger to break the 11-game winless streak. Adds that Roston Chase was not getting much turn but they had the luxury of that extra seamer in Justin Greaves. Mentions that they ask for consistency, and it is finally showing in the team. Praises Rutherford for his knock and says that his hard work is paying off now, but he was disappointed not to stay till the end. Says that the top three or four batters need to put their hands up to make those big scores. Ends by saying that they do no want to relax now and wants to continue the winning momentum.

9:54 PM IST Mehidy Hasan, the captain of Bangladesh says that 294 was a good total on this wicket. Credits West Indies for their performance and especially to Shai Hope and Sherfane Rutherford who got the partnership in the middle overs and took the game away from them. Adds that it was a tough day for their bowlers, they started well in the Powerplay but could not bowl well in the middle overs and failed to pick up the wickets. Mentions that they will learn from their mistakes and will focus on how to improve in the remaining games. Ends by saying that they still have two games left and have a good chance to bounce back.

9:47 PM IST Sherfane Rutherford is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his blistering maiden ODI hundred. He says that the key is to keep working hard and he is doing everything he can to be more disciplined to give himself the best chance of performing. Adds that he looks to play with intent but takes his time as he knows he can make up for that later in the game. Mentions that getting hit is a part of the game and you take a few for the team. Says that the partnership between him and Hope was good and they had a chat to take the game deep. Ends by saying that he is trying to be more consistent and hopes that he continues to score runs for his team.

9:46 PM IST Presentation Time...

9:46 PM IST Earlier in the game, Bangladesh put up an imposing total on the board. Tanzid Hasan gave them a strong start with a run-a-ball 60, while Mehidy Hasan anchored the middle overs brilliantly with a superb 74. Mahmudullah added the finishing touches with a quick-fire half-century, supported by a blazing 48 from Jaker Ali. West Indies had their moments with the ball but lacked consistency. Romario Shepherd was the standout performer, picking up three wickets, while Alzarri Joseph claimed two, and Jayden Seales chipped in with one.