[UPDATED] 'Dream big, work hard,' Jangoo notches historic ton on ODI debut

TRINIDAD and Tobago Red Force wicket-keeper/batsman Amir Jangoo had a One-day international (ODI) debut to remember at Warner Park in Basseterre, St Kitts on December 12 as he scored an unbeaten 104 off 83 balls to help the West Indies to a four-wicket win against Bangladesh in the third and final ODI.

The West Indies sealed a 3-0 series sweep, and their chase of the 322-run target was the highest successful run chase at the venue. With their previous ODI series win against Bangladesh coming ten years ago, the Shai Hope-led team made a big statement to floor the visitors.

The 27-year-old Jangoo has had a terrific year, and his chart-topping return of 446 runs in the 2024 CG United Regional Super50 tournament earned him his maiden Windies call-up.

In his first game in West Indies maroon, Jangoo repaid the selectors immediately as he hit six fours and four towering sixes in his innings to help his team over the line with 25 balls to spare.

Dropped on 61 in the 34th over off Rishad Hossain's bowling, Jangoo also had a scare when he scrambled to get off the mark. By the 45th over, the left-hander was firmly on top of his game, though, and he struck Afif Hossain with disdain over the long-on boundary for six to reach the century landmark.

In the process, Jangoo became only the second Windies player to hit a century on ODI debut, following in the footsteps of the legendary Desmond Haynes who hammered 148 against Australia on his ODI debut in 1978.

"It's crazy. I didn't know that stat at all. It's amazing," Jangoo said.

"It just goes to show, dream big and work hard. Luck was on my side. I'm really happy I could have converted my first international innings to a hundred."

Jangoo made two scores in the 90s in this year's CG United Super50. However, he said there were no nerves as he approached three figures.

"I have a lot of 90s in my career, so I just wanted to go with my adrenaline and just stay confident and see ball, hit ball.

"Once I got past fifty, I was pretty confident. The wicket was a belter...unfortunately, Keacy didn't get his (hundred), but he's such a class player and he helped us win today as well."

After being sent in, Bangladesh made 321 for five, with skipper Mehidy Hasan Miraz (77 off 73), Soumya Sarkar (73 off 73), Jaker Ali (62 not out off 57) and the impressive Mahmudullah (84 not out off 63) all making fifties.

Jangoo strode to the crease with the Windies in a spot of bother as they slipped to 86 for four in the 15th over after the dismissal of Player of the Series Sherfane Rutherford (30 off 33).

With Brandon King (15 off ten), Alick Athanaze (seven) and Hope (three) already back in the hut, Jangoo had a job on his hands. In tandem with Keacy Carty (95 off 88), the left-handed Jangoo helped give the West Indies momentum as the pair put on 132 runs for the fifth wicket.

"(Keacy) is a very good friend of mine. He made it really easy for me. Batting with him, he told me 'it's my debut and to enjoy it.'

"And that's what I did."

Carty missed out on his second ODI ton as he flashed a delivery from Rishad (two for 69) to Sarkar in the 34th over as the West Indies slipped to 218 for five. The West Indies then lost Roston Chase for 12 four overs later, but Man of the Match Jangoo and new batsman Gudakesh Motie (44 not out off 31) clinched victory with an unbeaten 91-run stand for the seventh wicket.

Motie came to the middle with the Windies still needing 88 off 77 balls, and the left-hander showed his worth with the bat with punishing blows as struck three fours and three sixes – including the game-sealing six off Rishad.

Jangoo wasn't the only debutant, as left-arm seamer Jediah Blades also donned the maroon for the first time. Blades had a rough outing, though – conceding 73 runs in a six-over spell which also included costly no-balls.

Alzarri Joseph bowled with hostility and control and led the Windies attack with figures of two for 43.

Hope said finding the balance between giving new players opportunities and maintaining a winning formula remains a challenge.

"It's a very thin line...you always want to have that progression and give the guys opportunities to see what they're capable of at this level. At the same time, we want to make sure we're playing good cricket and we're winning games," Hope said.

The West Indies skipper was pleased with his team's ability to get the series sweep, as they strive for dominance and consistency in the format.

"You have to win games and series as a team...but it's good to see that we're all putting our hands up in the time of need and I'm very happy."

The West Indies will hope to continue their winning form when they play Bangladesh in a three-match T20 series from December 15-19 at the Arnos Vale Stadium, St Vincent and the Grenadines.

Summarised Scores:

BANGLADESH – 321/5 from 50 overs (Mahmudullah 84 not out, Mehidy Hasan Miraz 77, Soumya Sarkar 73; Alzarri Joseph 2/43 vs WEST INDIES – 325/6 from 45.5 overs (Amir Jangoo 104 not out, Keacy Carty 95, Gudakesh Motie 44 not out; Rishad Hossain 2/69). West Indies won by four wickets.

This story was originally published with the title Jangoo slams century on ODI debut; Windies sweep Bangladesh 3-0 and has been updated to include additional details.

TRINIDAD and Tobago Red Force wicket-keeper/batsman Amir Jangoo had a One-day international (ODI) debut to remember at Warner Park in Basseterre, St Kitts on December 12 as he scored an unbeaten 104 off 83 balls to help the West Indies to a four-wicket win against Bangladesh in the third and final ODI.

The West Indies sealed a 3-0 series sweep, and their chase of the 322-run target was the highest successful run chase at the venue. With their previous ODI series win against Bangladesh coming ten years ago, the Shai Hope-led team made a big statement to floor the visitors.

The 27-year-old Jangoo has had a terrific year, and his chart-topping return of 446 runs in the CG United Regional Super50 tournament earned him his maiden Windies call-up.

After the visitors made 321 for five, Jangoo strode to the crease with the Windies in a spot of bother as they slipped to 86 for four in the 15th over after the dismissal of Player of the Series Sherfane Rutherford (30 off 33).

With Brandon King (15 off ten) and Hope (three) already back in the hut, Jangoo had a job on his hands. In tandem with Keacy Carty (95 off 88), the left-handed Jangoo helped give the West Indies momentum as the pair put on 132 runs for the fifth wicket.

Carty missed out on his second ODI ton as he flashed a delivery from Rishad Hossain (two for 69) to Soumya Sarkar in the 34th over as the West Indies slipped to 218 for five. The West Indies then lost Roston Chase for 12 four overs later, but Jangoo and new batsman Gudakesh Motie (44 not out off 31) clinched victory with 25 balls to spare with an unbeaten 91-run stand for the seventh wicket.

Dropped on 61 off Rishad's bowling in the 34th over, Jangoo got to the century landmark with a massive six over long-on off Afif Hossain in the 45th over.

In the process, Jangoo became only the second Windies player to hit a century on ODI debut, following in the footsteps of the legendary Desmond Haynes who hammered 148 against Australia on his ODI debut in 1978.

The West Indies will hope to continue their winning form when they play Bangladesh in a three-match T20 series from December 15-19 at the Arnos Vale Stadium, St Vincent and the Grenadines.

Summarised Scores:

BANGLADESH – 321/5 from 50 overs (Mahmudullah 84 not out, Mehidy Hasan Miraz 77, Soumya Sarkar 73; Alzarri Joseph 2/43 vs WEST INDIES – 325/6 from 45.5 overs (Amir Jangoo 104 not out, Keacy Carty 95, Gudakesh Motie 44 not out; Rishad Hossain 2/69). West Indies won by four wickets.