• Bangladesh finished the Day 3 of the first Test against West Indies in a commanding position.

  • Nahid Rana led the charge for Bangladesh with a sensational spell of 5/61.

Twitter reactions: Nahid Rana’s five-wicket haul dismantles West Indies to put Bangladesh in charge on Day 3 of the second Test
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Day 3 of the second Test between Bangladesh and the West Indies at Sabina Park delivered captivating cricket, with momentum swinging both ways. Bangladesh finished the day in a commanding position, holding a strong lead of 211 runs. A disciplined team effort in both batting and bowling enabled them to outmaneuver the West Indies, whose bowlers impressed at intervals but whose batters failed to deliver under pressure.

West Indies’ bowling brilliance in Bangladesh’s first innings

The West Indies pace attack made an immediate impact in Bangladesh’s first innings, dismantling the visitors for a modest 164. Jayden Seales was the standout performer, delivering a mesmerizing spell of swing bowling to claim career-best figures of 4 for 5. Shamar Joseph complemented him brilliantly, taking three key wickets, while veteran Kemar Roach provided timely breakthroughs to keep the pressure on. Amid the carnage, Shadman Islam showcased immense resilience, scoring a crucial 64 off 137 deliveries. However, the rest of the Bangladeshi batting lineup faltered under relentless pressure, highlighting the West Indies’ dominance with the ball.

Bangladesh’s fight back led by Nahid Rana

Bangladesh’s bowlers responded magnificently, turning the tide in their favor. Nahid Rana led the charge with a sensational 5 for 61, using impeccable line and length to exploit the conditions. He found strong support in Hasan Mahmud, who chipped in with two vital wickets, while Taijul Islam maintained tight control during the middle overs. The West Indies batting effort was spearheaded by Keacy Carty’s gritty 40 and Kraigg Brathwaite’s steady 39. However, their contributions were not enough, as the hosts crumbled to 146 all out, handing Bangladesh an 18-run lead.

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Bangladesh strengthens their position with a strong lead

The visitors approached their second innings cautiously but soon accelerated to build on their slender lead. Despite the early loss of Mahmudul Hasan Joy for a duck, Shadman again anchored the innings with a composed 46. Mehidy Hasan Miraz provided a crucial spark, smashing 42 off just 39 balls, adding urgency to the proceedings. Shahadat Hossain and Litton Das chipped in with valuable contributions, while Jaker Ali’s unbeaten 29 ensured Bangladesh ended the day on 193/5. While Joseph kept the West Indies’ hopes alive with a three-wicket haul, the visitors’ lead has grown formidable, setting up a challenging task for the hosts on Day 4.

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