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The West Indies cricket team is poised to secure a clean sweep in their three-match T20 series against Bangladesh as they prepare for the final showdown in Chattogram on October 31. This potential victory would mark their first series sweep since August 2024, when they triumphed over South Africa 3-0. Since then, the West Indies have struggled, winning only two out of nine T20 series, including the current one against Bangladesh. The first two matches of this series followed a similar script, with the West Indies batting first and securing victories by margins of 16 and 14 runs, respectively. In the opening match on October 27, captain Shai Hope and Rovman Powell led the charge with unbeaten scores of 46 and 44, respectively, propelling the team to a total of 165/3. Bangladesh fell short, bowled out for 149 in 19.4 overs, with Jayden Seales and Jason Holder claiming three wickets each. The second match on October 29 saw the West Indies falter after a strong start, collapsing to 149/9 despite half-centuries from Hope (55) and Alick Athanaze (52). Romario Shepherd and Akeal Hosein then stepped up, taking three wickets apiece to restrict Bangladesh to 135/8. Head coach Daren Sammy has expressed concerns over dropped catches and may consider changes to the starting XI, particularly with Sherfane Rutherford’s poor form. Following this series, the West Indies will face New Zealand in a multi-format tour starting November 5, aiming to avenge their 2-1 T20 series loss in 2022.

The Port of Spain and Environs Primary School Football League concluded on October 28 at the Hasely Crawford Stadium training field in Mucurapo, with Nelson Street Boys’ RC School and Carenage Girls’ Government Primary School emerging as champions in their respective categories. Nelson Street Boys’ RC School secured two titles, winning both the boys’ Under-15 division and the boys’ 11-and-Under category. In the Under-15 final against Belmont Government Primary School, Nelson Street faced an early setback as Belmont took the lead in the eighth minute. However, Shuquan Noel equalized in the 23rd minute, followed by Tafari Charles giving Nelson Street the lead in the 27th minute. Belmont leveled the score in the 40th minute, but Noel’s decisive goal in the 52nd minute sealed the victory for Nelson Street. In the 11-and-Under final, Nelson Street dominated with a 2-0 win over the International School of Port of Spain, thanks to goals from Jovanni Johnson and Tafari Charles. Meanwhile, Carenage Girls’ Government Primary School claimed the girls’ Under-15 title after defeating St Agnes Anglican Primary School in the final. The awards ceremony was graced by former national footballer Radanfah Abu Bakr, who serves as the director of sponsorship and community outreach for Sports and Games Ltd. Abu Bakr praised the young athletes, emphasizing the company’s dedication to fostering youth development through sports. The event was made even more special with Sports and Games sponsoring the prizes, celebrating the remarkable talent on display.

In a thrilling conclusion to their T20 series, the West Indies secured a resounding five-wicket victory over Bangladesh in Chattogram on October 31, completing a clean sweep of the three-match series. Middle-order batsmen Ackeem Auguste and stand-in captain Roston Chase were the architects of this triumph, delivering a match-defining 91-run partnership that steered the visitors to a commanding total of 152/5 in just 16.5 overs, successfully chasing Bangladesh’s 151 all out. Auguste’s explosive 50 off 25 balls, including five sixes and a boundary, complemented Chase’s equally impressive 50 off 29 deliveries, which featured five fours and a six. Despite early setbacks, the duo’s heroics turned the tide in favor of the Windies. Bangladesh, opting to bat first after winning the toss, relied heavily on opener Tanzid Hasan’s brilliant 89, but the hosts struggled to build substantial partnerships. The West Indies bowlers, led by Romario Shepherd’s hat-trick (3/36), Khary Pierre’s economical 2/23, and Jason Holder’s 2/32, dismantled the Bangladeshi batting lineup. Shepherd’s hat-trick, achieved across two overs, was a highlight, though he remained unaware of the feat until informed by his teammates. Amir Jangoo, replacing captain Shai Hope, contributed a solid 34, while Rovman Powell and Gudakesh Motie ensured the Windies crossed the finish line with ease. This victory underscores the West Indies’ dominance in the series and their ability to perform under pressure.