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The Bangladesh cricket team is gearing up to rectify their earlier defeat in the second match of the three-match ODI series against the West Indies, set to take place at St. Kitts. After an unexpected loss by five wickets in the first game, despite posting a solid score of 294 runs, the team is eager to even out the series.

The first ODI witnessed a strong performance from Bangladesh, where Captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz was instrumental, scoring 74 off 101 balls. Tanzid Hasan also contributed with a swift 60 runs, and Mahmudullah remained unbeaten with 50 runs. Jaker Ali added crucial runs with sixes towards the end of the innings. However, the team was overshadowed by Sherfane Rutherford’s impressive century for the West Indies, who scored 113 off just 80 balls, steering his team to victory.

Bangladesh’s bowling attack struggled in the first match, although initial breakthroughs were provided by Tanzim Hasan Sakib and Nahid Rana, with Mehidy Hasan dismissing Shai Hope. To bolster their bowling performance in the upcoming match, task force will be led by the experienced Taskin Ahmed, who will be pivotal for a stronger bowling performance.

The squad for the second ODI includes key players; Mehidy Hasan Miraz (captain), Litton Das (wicketkeeper), Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Parvez Hossain Emon, Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali, Afif Hossain, Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, and Nahid Rana. Tanzid Hasan and Soumya Sarkar are likely to continue as openers, while the middle order consists of Litton Das, Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Afif Hossain, Jaker Ali, and Rishad Hossain.

As Bangladesh prepares for this crucial match, they are focusing on overcoming their bowling challenges and maintaining their batting strengths, with hopes of returning with a win to level the series. This game is crucial for the visitors, as they not only aim to end their losing streak but also to regain their confidence against the West Indies.

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