Windies make 198 only despite Hope ton

Shai Hope has not been beaten in the last 100 overs. AFP
Shai Hope has not been beaten in the last 100 overs. AFP

Mehidy Hasan Miraz toyed with the West Indies batsmen but Shai Hope's second century in as many games helped the visitors somehow manage 198 for 9 in the third and final ODI on Friday.

Miraz completed his 10 overs in as early as the 26th over of the West Indies innings, conceding just 29 runs on the way to his four-for.

Hope was once again the lone warrior, carrying the bat through the innings to score 108 in 131 balls. His innings was studded with nine fours and a six.

Miraz first removed Hemraj (9) with the score on 15 thanks to a Mohammad Mithun catch and when Hope and Darren Bravo (10) were trying to make a good partnership, bowled the latter.

Mohammad Saifuddin now joined the party by bowling Marlon Samuels (19) and Miraz then claimed the wickets of his favourite Shimron Hetmyer and Rovman Powell in consecutive overs to leave the Caribbean side in a disarray.

Shakib Al Hasan and skipper Mashrafe Bin Mortaza now both grabbed a brace to make sure Hope does not get support to make it a big total.

The Tigers now need 199 to win the series 2-1 and the Sylhet fans are ready to celebrate come the end of the match.