West Indies Vs Bangladesh – 1st Test: Day 2 – West Indies Rip Through Bangladesh

• Grass was still present on the pitch and no cracks had opened up yet. This meant that batsmen would have a great time batting on this pitch for now.

Day two in Antigua begins with Windies resuming on 201/2, leading Bangladesh by 158 runs. Will today be more successful for the visitors?#WIvBAN LIVE ➡ https://t.co/qlRpcfLorG pic.twitter.com/eRwW39UFVO

— ICC (@ICC) July 5, 2018

• Play resumed as the nightwatchman, Bishoo and Brathwaite started the day’s play with Mahmudullah beginning the bowling for Bangladesh.

• Bishoo took the defensive approach and Brathwaite began to score runs from the other end.
• Both batsmen took the lead above 200. Bangladesh put a lid on runs for quite some time but it did not stop Brathwaite from from reaching his 7th Test hundred; A proud effort.

Brathwaite century SUIIIIII ??????

— ICON⚡ (@VivaMouri) July 5, 2018

• 80 overs had gone by and the new ball became available.
• Bangladesh took it immediately and Abu Jayed was given the new ball in hopes of getting a breakthrough.

Bishoo gets beaten but Windies continue to build their lead in Antigua, Brathwaite passing his ton as the hosts reach 271/3 at lunch on day two, leading by 228.#WIvBAN LIVE ➡ https://t.co/qlRpcfLorG pic.twitter.com/8g7M1ft4jI

— ICC (@ICC) July 5, 2018

• Both batsmen defied the Bangladesh bowlers for quite some time until Kamrul Islam came into the attack and struck straightaway to remove Bishoo.

• Shai Hope joined Brathwaite. The pair added 25 runs to the total until lunch was called on Day 2.
• Play resumed after lunch and Shakib Al Hasan struck immediately as he removed Brathwaite and West Indies lost their seventh wicket.
• Dowrich joined Shai Hope but he departed four overs later to the same bowler i.e. Shakib.
• The West Indian captain, Jason Holder joined Shai Hope. Both batsmen added 48 runs to the innings as West Indies crossed 300 runs.

• This partnership was finally broken by Mehidy Hasan who ended Holder’s aggressive innings.
• Roach joined Shai Hope. Both batsmen took the lead above 350 runs and Shai Hope reached his half century.

The batsmen have followed through today, with Kraigg Brathwaite leading the knocks, followed by Shai Hope and a quick cameo from Skipper Jason Holder.
332-run lead reply to Bangladesh 1st innings 43 all out.
WINDIES 375/7
Hope 50*, Brathwaite 121, Smith 58, Powell 48, Holder 33 pic.twitter.com/e69kC5sE8r

— WINDIES (@westindies) July 5, 2018

It’s tea in Antigua, and despite losing five wickets in that session, the Windies are still well on top with Shai Hope reaching 50 shortly before the interval. The hosts lead by 332 runs.#WIvBAN LIVE ➡ https://t.co/qlRpcfLorG pic.twitter.com/4PhJg4cVw9

— ICC (@ICC) July 5, 2018

• This stubborn partnership was broken by Mehidy Hasan who finally got the wicket of Roach.

• 2 overs later Hope also departed followed by Gabriel whose wicket was taken by Abu Jayed and West Indies were bowled for 406 runs.

Fastest Bangladeshi to get 50 Test wickets (in term of matches)

13- Mohammad Rafique
13- Miraz*
14- Taijul Islam
15- Shakib Al Hasan
20- Mashrafe Mortaza
21- Shahadat Hossain#WIvBAN

— Imran Hasan (@Imranhasan02) July 5, 2018

shakib al hasan has always deserved better than the bangladesh team.

— Morena (@Mothupiii) July 5, 2018

Congratulations to @K_Brathwaite for his seventh Test century! ?

Can he make it a double like his previous one against Bangladesh in 2014? #WIvBAN pic.twitter.com/R9BwffudzY

— ICC (@ICC) July 5, 2018

West Indies Vs Bangladesh: Bangladesh 2nd Innings 

• With a 362 run deficit, Bangladesh openers, Tamim Iqbal and Liton Das opened the innings and Holder started it off for West Indies.
• Tamim made a good start but only lasted for 3 overs as Gabriel got his wicket to provide West Indies with the initial breakthrough.

• Momin ul Haque joined Liton Das but could only last one ball as Gabriel claimed his 2nd wicket in the same over.

And it begins. Excellent low catch for @shaidhope off the bowling of #ShannonGabriel to dismiss #Iqbal and another 2 balls later. #Mominul for duck. 14/2 #WIvBAN #WINDIES #WIALLIN

— Kelan Graham (@Global_NTT) July 5, 2018

• Mushfiqur Rahim joined Liton Das. But, this partnership lasted only 2 overs as Holder struck to remove Liton Das.

• The captain Shakib Al Hasan joined Mushfiqur Rahim. But, the same story repeated itself as after two overs Mushfiqur departed as Gabriel claimed his 3rd wicket of the innings.

Shannon Gabriel has his third wicket. Too pacy for Rahim and his stumps are rattled. Bangladesh have lost their fourth wicket, OUT for 8

BAN: 36/4#WIvBAN

— Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) July 5, 2018

• Mahmudullah joined Shakib Al Hasan. Shakib survived Holder’s over and departed in the next one as Gabriel claimed his 4th wicket of the innings.
• At this point, Bangladesh were 5 wickets down with 44 runs on the board.

Bangladesh cricket team learns really fast. Impressed. From 43/10 in first innings, now 43/5 in second!! @ESPNcricinfo @BCBtigers #WestIndiesvsBangladesh #Cricket

— Nayeemism (@Nayeemism1) July 5, 2018

• Mahmudullah and Mehidy Hasan were on the crease. With about 6 overs left to go, both batsmen looked to save their wickets.
• But, Holder got the wicket of Mehidy Hasan to send Bangladesh 6 wickets down for 50 runs.

• Mahmudullah and the new batsman Nurul Hasan added 12 runs to the total as Bangladesh ended their day trailing 301 runs and only 4 wickets in hand.

West Indies Vs Bangladesh – 1st Test: Day 1 – West Indies Dominate

Day two has concluded in Antigua, as West Indies are on the cusp of an innings victory against Bangladesh. Brathwaite’s century helped the hosts to 406, before Shannon Gabriel took four late wickets, and Holder took two, leaving the visitors 62/6 and 301 behind!#WIvBAN pic.twitter.com/AEZ8p40lu6

— ICC (@ICC) July 5, 2018

Anit climax with that no ball. But great showing by our boys. At stumps, it’s 62/6. #ShannonGabriel ends with 4 wickets in hand. See y’all tomorrow. #WIvBAN #WINDIES #WIALLIN

— Kelan Graham (@Global_NTT) July 5, 2018

Been watching Jason Holder bowl in the last couple of test matches – some sensational stuff from him. Cracker after cracker. He has really upped his game in recent times. Good for Windies cricket & him. #Cricket #WIvBAN #BANvWI

— lazybanz (@lazybanz) July 5, 2018

The real ‘Nagin dance’ is doing the team of Bangladesh? @BCBtigers The first 50 runs were not made, now it seems 100 runs is difficult. #BANvWI
43/10,63/6 ? #NaginDance ?

— Vipin Tiwari (@vipintiwari952) July 5, 2018

I think along with Papon the players need to take the accountability. I just no drive or any kind of ambition in any of our players to be the best in the world. It looks like everytime we’re looking to survive test cricket rather going in with an aggressive mindset to score 200s

— Fayaz?? (@fyzr9) July 5, 2018

Mehidy Hasan Miraz equals Mohammad Rafique’s record of fastest 50 Test wickets for Bangladesh (13 Tests). #BANvWI pic.twitter.com/6OLrYBOsFb

— Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) July 5, 2018

This is the end of Day 2 of West Indies Vs Bangladesh 1st Test. Join Allsportspk tomorrow for Day 3 of West Indies Vs Bangladesh 1st Test.

D Bishoo

DS Smith

JO Holder (Capt.)

KAJ Roach

KC Brathwaite

KOA Powell

ML Cummins

RL Chase

SD Hope

SO Dowrich (Wkt.)

ST Gabriel

Abu Jayed

Kamrul Islam Rabbi

Liton Das

Mahmudullah

Mehidy Hasan Miraz

Mominul Haque

Mushfiqur Rahim

Nurul Hasan (Wkt.)

Rubel Hossain

Shakib Al Hasan (Capt.)

Tamim Iqbal