Chattogram, Oct 28 (NationPress) The West Indies launched their T20I series against Bangladesh with an impressive performance, as Shai Hope and Rovman Powell's explosive batting led the team to a 16-run victory. Powell expressed his joy over his notable performance in his 100th T20I appearance for the nation.

After being awarded the Player of the Match for his dynamic innings, Powell reflected on the batting strategy he has adopted over the last couple of years, noting that his dedication has finally yielded results.

"I am extremely thrilled. Not everyone gets the opportunity to play 100 T20Is, particularly for the West Indies. It reflects the dedication I've put into my career. I owe a lot to my family, friends, and the teammates I've shared these 100 matches with. Receiving the Man-of-the-Match award in my 100th game is truly special.

"I believe in the batting approach I have implemented over the past year or two. It has brought me significant success. My aim is to establish a solid start and then, during the last five overs, to hit as many sixes as possible," Powell stated after the match.

The middle-order batsman also praised the bowlers for their timely strikes that kept the opposition’s run chase within reach. Bangladesh was dismissed for 149 in 19.4 overs, thanks to three wickets each from Jayden Seales and Jason Holder.

“Had one of the key Bangladeshi batsmen batted longer, we could have faced pressure. It was quite damp towards the end. Nonetheless, we owe a lot to our bowlers who adhered to their strategies and took wickets at crucial moments. We had insights about the ground conditions, but we weren’t prepared for how wet it became. Perhaps we should factor that into our future plans,” he concluded.