Other than occasionally ducking, Shahadat Hossain played an aggressive innings•Dec 02, 2024•Athelstan Bellamy
Bangladesh has taken a decisive step toward controlling the Kingston Test against West Indies, ending day three with a lead exceeding 200 runs.
The team finished the day at 193 for five in their second innings, with Jaker Ali and Taijul Islam not out on 29 and 9, respectively.
An aggressive batting approach from Shahadat Hossain, who scored 28, and Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who added a quickfire 42, allowed Bangladesh to extend their advantage. Both batsmen played with remarkable intent, signaling a strategy to put the hosts under pressure for the final innings.
Earlier, Bangladesh's debutant pacer Nahid Rana delivered an impressive performance, claiming his maiden five-wicket haul to restrict the West Indies to 146. Rana finished with figures of five for 61, while Hasan Mahmud supported with two wickets.
In the first innings, Bangladesh managed only 164, with opener Shadman Islam contributing a resilient 64 and captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz adding 36. However, the West Indies' bowling attack, led by Jayden Seales, who took four wickets, and Shamar Joseph, who claimed three, dominated the visitors' batting lineup.
Bangladesh's lead, bolstered by a spirited second-innings performance, sets the stage for an exciting conclusion to the match. With the West Indies chasing a daunting target, the visitors will aim to leverage their advantage and secure a memorable victory.
