Chattogram, Oct 29 (UNI) Alick Athanaze and captain Shai Hope starred with the bat before West Indies’ bowlers held their nerve to seal a hard-fought 14-run win over Bangladesh in the second T20I at the Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium here today.

With the victory, the visitors took a 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

Opting to bat first after winning the toss, West Indies posted a competitive 149 for nine in 20 overs, anchored by a fluent 52 off 33 balls from Athanaze and a captain’s knock of 55 off 36 by Hope.

The duo added a brisk 105-run partnership for the second wicket, rescuing the side from an early jolt when Brandon King (1) fell cheaply to Taskin Ahmed.

Bangladesh fought back through Mustafizur Rahman, who claimed three wickets for just 21 runs, while N

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