NEW DELHI: Sherfane Rutherford‘s excellent debut century guided the West Indies to a five-wicket victory in opposition to Bangladesh within the opening one-day worldwide at Warner Park on Sunday.
In his 10th ODI look, Rutherford’s spectacular innings of 113 from 80 deliveries, that includes seven fours and eight sixes, introduced West Indies near reaching the bottom’s highest profitable chase.
The 26-year-old entered at 94-Three as West Indies pursued Bangladesh’s complete of 294-6 from their allotted 50 overs.
He fashioned a vital 99-run partnership for the fourth wicket with skipper Shai Hope, who contributed 86 runs from 88 balls, earlier than being caught by Jaker Ali at midwicket off Mehidy Hasan Miraz’s bowling.
Rutherford then collaborated with Justin Greaves (41 not out) in a 95-run stand for the sixth wicket, steering West Indies in direction of victory.
“I feel he is actually improved his batting,” stated Hope of his match-winner.
“We ask for consistency, we at all times discuss it, and he is exhibiting that. He strikes the ball very well and the laborious work is paying off within the center. He was dissatisfied to not end the sport.”
Bangladesh, having opted to bat first, established a stable basis by means of Tanzid Hasan (60) and captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz (74).
Mahmudullah remained unbeaten on 50, while Jaker Ali (48) contributed to a 96-run partnership for the sixth wicket, however their efforts proved inadequate in opposition to Rutherford’s brilliance.
