Tigers set Windies 280-run target

A 207-run partnership between Tamim Iqbal and Shakib Al Hasan led Bangladesh to 279 for 4 in the first ODI against West Indies on Sunday.

Both the batsmen slowed down a little as they inched closer to century, but if the bowlers play their part to clinch a win, the slow batting of the duo will be well forgotten come the end of the day.

Shakib was unfortunate to miss out on a century, giving a catch to Shimron Hetmyer on 97. His 121-ball innings featured six fours.

Tamim did seal his ninth ODI ton, making an unbeaten 130 off 160 balls courtesy of 10 fours and three sixes.

Mushfiqur Rahim slammed 30 in just 11 balls late on to take the visitors past 250.

Winning the toss, Tigers captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza had opted to bat first, but opener Anamul Haque was sent to the pavillion by West Indies captain Jason Holder with only one run on board.

Tamim and Shakib then steered the team clear of danger.