The West Indies cricket team secured a commanding 1-0 lead in their three-match T20 series against Bangladesh with a hard-fought 16-run victory in the opening game on October 27 in Chattogram. Opting to bat first, the West Indies openers, Alick Athanaze and Brandon King, laid a solid foundation with a 59-run partnership. However, their progress was cautious, with boundaries proving elusive. Athanaze departed for 34 off 27 balls, followed by King for 33 off 36 deliveries, leaving the team at 82/3 by the 13th over. Captain Shai Hope and former skipper Rovman Powell then took charge, accelerating the innings with a flurry of boundaries. Their unbeaten partnership of 83 runs propelled the West Indies to a competitive total of 165/3 in their allotted 20 overs. Hope finished with 46 not out, while Powell remained unbeaten on 44. Taskin Ahmed was the standout bowler for Bangladesh, claiming 2/36. In reply, Bangladesh started aggressively but lost early wickets, including Tanzid Hasan and captain Litton Das. Despite a valiant effort from Tanzim Hasan Sakib, who scored 33 off 27 balls, Bangladesh faltered, bowled out for 149 in 19.4 overs. The West Indies’ bowling attack, led by Jason Holder (3/31) and Jayden Seales (3/32), proved decisive. Akeal Hosein also contributed with 2/22. The second match of the series is scheduled for October 29.