We lost the match in the PowerPlay: Tanzim Hasan Sakib

Bangladesh's pace-bowling all-rounder Tanzim Hasan Sakib on Monday pointed his fingers on the PowerPlay collapse coupled by the middle order failure to capitalise the batting-friendly conditions in the opening T20I against West Indies at the Bir Shrestha Shahid Flight Lieutenant Motiur Rahman Cricket Stadium.

Bangladesh missed the chance to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series against the visitors as they lost by 16 runs chasing 165 runs, courtesy losing four wickets inside the PowerPlay.

Bangladesh were reduced to 57 for 5 at one stage before Tanzim Hasan Sakib and Nasum Ahmed tried to resurrect the ship taking Bangladesh to 149 in 19.4 overs.

"They batted later in the innings. It felt good as the dew came in during the latter part of the innings. We lost the match in the PowerPlay since we lost four wickets in the first six overs," Tanzim, who scored 27-ball 33, told reporters after the game.

"Still, we could have won if we had batted better in the middle overs, as the fields were open and there were plenty of opportunities for ones and twos," he said.

"Most of the batsmen got out before getting set.The middle order could have taken more responsibility. If they had stayed longer and rotated the strike, perhaps the outcome would have been different."

"I really wish I could have finished the game. Batting with Nasum Bhai gave me confidence. The ball was coming on nicely. If I had stayed a bit longer, we still had Rishad to come later. There will certainly be regret about that," he said.

"If we had one set batsman, it might have been easier because needing 30 runs in the last two overs is always manageable with a batter at the crease," he added.

Meanwhile West Indies middle-order batter Rovman Powell echoed the sentiment that it could have been a different story if there was one batters from the opposition camp in the crease.

"They batted well. That goes to show that if one of the Bangladesh batters had stayed in the crease, it would have been difficult for us," he said.

"If one of Bangladesh's main batters had stayed at the crease longer, we would have faced real pressure. The wicket was a bit wet towards the end, which could have made things tricky for us," said Powell, who marked his 100th T20 appearance by earning man of the match award.

"It's a great feeling to reach 100 T20s for West Indies. It reflects years of hard work and the support of my family, friends, and everyone who helped me along the way," he said.

"I try to get a start and then, in the last five overs, hit as many sixes as possible," he said.

"It wasn't a complete run-fest, but a fair cricket wicket. Bat properly and you'll score; bowl properly and you'll take wickets," he explained.