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West Indies’ wicketkeeper-batter Amir Jangoo made a sensational debut for his side on Thursday, December 12. In his maiden ODI game played against Bangladesh, at the Warner Park in St. Kitts, the 27-year-old batter from Trinidad scored a brilliant century and broke a 46-year-old record of legendary Desmond Haynes. He is now the only second West Indies cricketer to score an ODI ton on debut.
Notably, Jangoo came to bat at No. 6 for his side and remained unbeaten on 104 runs from 83 balls. During his stay on the crease, he hammered six boundaries and four towering sixes. The batter reached the three-figure mark with a six on the 80th ball of his innings. Jangoo added 132 runs for the fifth wicket with Keacy Carty (95 runs from 88 balls) and an unbeaten 91-run stand for the seventh wicket with Gudakesh Motie.
West Indies chase down 322 runs, defeat Bangladesh by four wickets
The game saw West Indies chasing down the target of 322 runs in 45.5 overs and win the third ODI by four wickets. After scoring century, It's surreal, it's an amazing feeling. It hasn't sunk in yet but it's a great feeling. (On Keacy Carty) He is a close friend of mine, he made it easy for me. He told me it's your debut, go out and enjoy.”
He added, “It was a very good wicket, each 10 overs we had a target in mind and we were getting to those targets. I have made a lot of nineties in my career so I'm happy to get a hundred. Just wanted to take in the adrenaline and it was see ball hit ball stuff for me.”
