Having lost the first ODI by 74 runs, the West Indies went into the match needing a strong performance to keep the series alive. They were tested by a spirited Bangladeshi side that, after being sent in to bat, put up a competitive total of 213, with Towhid Hridoy (51) and Mahidul Islam Ankon (46) leading the charge.
The West Indies bowlers, led by Jayden Seales (3/48), had kept the pressure on for most of the innings. However, a late-order blitz by Rishad Hossain (39* off 13) propelled the home team to a fighting total.
The run-chase proved to be a nail-biter, with the West Indies showing remarkable composure under pressure. As the match progressed, the visitors' scoring rate began to gather momentum, culminating in a brilliant display of power-hitting in the final overs. They managed to score 54 runs in the last five overs, sealing a historic and hard-fought victory.
The series is now perfectly poised for a grand finale, with the decisive third and final ODI set to take place on Thursday, October 23, back at the same venue
