The first Twenty20 match between the visiting West Indies High Performance team and Bangladesh A was abandoned due to rain at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium yesterday. Only one innings could be completed, with Bangladesh A scoring 125 for nine in their 20 overs.
Bangladesh captain Naeem Islam elected to bat after the start was delayed due to inclement weather, and the home team got off to a bad start as opener Imrul Kayes was castled by Sheldon Cotterell off the second ball of the day. Shamsur Rahman and opener Anamul Haque carried the score to 27 when Shamsur was caught off Dawnley Grant. That brought in Naeem, who put together the only innings of substance, scoring a 41-ball 48 with three fours and a six. He was the ninth wicket to fall off the last ball of the innings, having shepherded his side to a modest yet competitive 125. He was helped by Sabbir Rahman, the next-highest scorer with 18, as they put together 33 for the sixth wicket.
Cotterell and Verasammy Permaul were the most successful bowlers for the tourists, each picking up three wickets for 14 and 29 runs respectively.
The West Indians however could not commence their chase as the heavens opened during the innings break.
The second T20 will take place today at the same venue.
-With The Daily Star input
