In a match that shattered records and nerves, West Indies edged past Bangladesh in a dramatic Super Over in Dhaka, levelling the ODI series 1-1. The loss marked Bangladesh's first-ever tie in 814 men's international matches, adding a layer of historic heartbreak to the result.

The drama was relentless. With West Indies needing three off the final delivery, Bangladesh's wicketkeeper Nurul Hasan dropped a top-edge from Khary Pierre, allowing the batter to scamper through for the tying runs. This set the stage for a Super Over where West Indies, led by captain Shai Hope, defended their total of ten runs by the slimmest of margins.

Sarkar defends teammate over Super Over drama.
In the post-match press conference, Bangladesh's Soumya Sarkar, who top-scored with a patient 45 in the main innings, provided a candid analysis of the defeat, starting with the novelty of the situation.

"The match was actually a new experience for us today, the Super Over. Yes, there were indeed many turning points, and there were two catches that might have been a turning point," Sarkar said, acknowledging the game's pivotal moments.

When asked directly if Nurul Hasan's dropped catch cost Bangladesh the match, Soumya Sarkar was quick to defend his teammate, refusing to assign blame. 

"It's nothing like that (Nurul's dropped catch cost us the match) as a catch alone doesn't cost anything. But yes, if it had been taken, it was a tough catch, and if he'd caught it, we might have won. But yes, it was difficult, and he tried well," Sarkar stated.

Sarkar acknowledges personal failure.
Sarkar, who was dismissed for just one run in the Super Over, took personal responsibility for not getting the job done. He also shed light on why scoring was so difficult at the death.

"You could say that it was a failure for me. There was a left-arm spinner, and I was confident I could get a boundary there. But yes, it's also true that the wicket wasn't easy for hitting a six or a boundary. The ball was also old, after 50 overs, and not coming onto the bat well. So, for a big hit, the wicket needs to help, but the ball was slow and there was a lot of turn," Sarkar added.

While the loss is a bitter pill to swallow, Bangladesh will look forward to claiming the series in the 3rd ODI on October 23 at Mirpur, as West Indies will also not spare an inch for the hosts.