West Indies secured a comprehensive seven-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the second ODI of the three-match series at Basseterre on Tuesday (December 10), clinching the series 2-0 with one match remaining. Captain Shai Hope commended his team’s clinical performance, highlighting Jayden Seales' match-winning spell and the debutant's impressive start in international cricket.

Chasing a target of 228, West Indies showcased their batting strength with Brandon King leading the charge with a brilliant 82 off 76 balls. Evin Lewis (49) and Keacy Carty (45) added valuable contributions, ensuring a smooth chase, as the hosts reached the target in just 36.5 overs. Sherfane Rutherford’s quickfire 24 sealed the win with 79 balls to spare.

Jayden Seales, named Player of the Match, played a pivotal role in dismantling Bangladesh's top order. His four wickets for just 22 runs reduced Bangladesh to 20/4 within the first 10 overs. Despite a valiant 62 from Mahmudullah and lower-order resistance from Tanzim Hasan Sakib (45), Bangladesh could only manage 227.

Shai Hope expressed his satisfaction post-match: "Very pleased. Asked guys to get powerplay wickets which they did. Great to see Jayden did well. We were clinical. We've been struggling to win series at home, hope to finish 3-0 now. Every game is important; we're trying to earn points and get up on the ladder to ensure we make the next ODI World Cup."

West Indies will now aim for a clean sweep in the third ODI, while Bangladesh seeks to avoid a whitewash.