Bangladesh clinch T20 series against West Indies

Taskin Ahmed took 3-16 and three other Bangladesh bowlers picked up two wickets each to lead the visitors to a 27-run victory over the West Indies for a winning 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

Shamim Hossain, named player of the match, top-scored with 35 runs not out off 17 balls for Bangladesh, who finished their 20 overs twice interrupted by rain at 7-129. Mehidy Hasan Miraz added 26 and Gudakesh Motie took 2-25 for the home side.

The West Indies, who won the toss, were bowled out for 102 in 18.3 overs. Roston Chase top-scored for the home side with 32 as the hosts collapsed to lose their last four wickets for 13 runs.

After losing the preceding ODI series 3-0, Bangladesh won the first T20 match by seven runs on Sunday.

The third match is scheduled for Thursday, also at St Vincent.