Summary West Indies beat Bangladesh by 18 runs in their Twenty20 international at Shere Bangla stadium.
DHAKA: Marlon Samuels hit a 43-ball 85 not out which included nine sixes and three boundaries to lift the tourists to 197-4 in their 20 overs. The home team managed 179-1 in their 20 overs.
Samuels hit nine sixes and three boundaries in aggressive batting, backed by Darren Bravo who smashed 41 off 28 balls.
The tourists lost aggressive opener Chris Gayle (6) early after captain Darren Sammy won the toss and elected to bat first.
But Samuels and Bravo took charge to steer West Indies to a strong position.
Rubel Hossain struck early, removing both openers Gayle and Dwyne Smith (24). But he proved very expensive and finished with 2-63, including 29 runs in the 20th over he bowled.
Sohag Gazi and Ziaur Rahman claimed one wicket each.
Bangladesh were could score 179. Tamim Iqbal scored 88, while Mohammad Mahmudullah made 64. Both remained not out.
Bowling: Sammy 2-0-30-0, Roach 4-0-36-1 (1nb), Russell 1-0-17-0, Samuels 4-0-32-0, Narine 3-0-27-0 (1w), Gayle 4-0-18-0, Smith 2-0-16-0
