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Right then, that is it from the first Test where West Indies took a 1-0 lead with a commanding effort over Bangladesh. The Windies will want to seal the series while the Tigers will hope they can roar back and finish on level terms. The 2nd Test will be played at the Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica. The first day is scheduled for 30th November, Saturday at 3 pm GMT, but as you know, you can always join us early for all the build-up. Until then, cheers and goodbye!

Kraigg Brathwaite, the victorious skipper of West Indies says that there has been a lot of learning over time, especially from the series against England and it is good to see the improvements and they will only look to build from here on. Adds that they have quality fast bowlers and with Justin in the squad it adds more depth and with different skill sets it is a great sign for the team. Mentions that the talk to the boys will be to stay focused, put this game behind and keep improving and growing in confidence. Concludes by thanking the fans for the support they showed.

Mehidy Hasan, the captain of Bangladesh says that they bowled really well in this game but batting was not up to the mark. Praises Taskin Ahmed for his maiden Test fifer. Adds that they made a few mistakes in this match and hopes that they can learn from them and come back stronger in the next one. Mentions that they have a great pace unit of Taskin, Hasan Mahmud, and Nahid Rana who have done well in the last few years, and in the spin department, Taijul Islam has performed well too. Ends by saying that they will need to focus on the areas to improve and will want to execute the plans better in the next match.

Justin Greaves is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his fantastic unbeaten ton and 2 wickets. He says contributing to the team in a winning cause is a special feeling. Mentions that he had a plan on how to bat with the rest of the unit and he is glad to have contributed. Adds that Kraigg Brathwaite backs him a lot and lets him express himself freely which is a big plus and he believes in himself to keep going.

Presentation Time...

The entire pace unit of the West Indies is down for a chat. Kemar Roach starts and says he is very proud of the group they have and with Justin coming in with his skills it makes it stronger. Alzarri Joseph mentions that they as a group try and help each other and they have a healthy challenge among each other too. Jayden Seales adds that they are well-complimented by the pace of Alzarri and Sharmar while the rest three try and pile on the pressure. Justin Greaves mentions his role in this group and says they expect him to just keep things tight and hold the tight line. Shamar Joseph says that it is a great experience to be a part of this group and he has watched Kemar and Alzarri when he hadn't even thought of playing cricket and has been welcomed really nicely into the side and gets to learn a lot. Kemar concludes that the fans can expect them to come back with the same intensity and do it all over again in the next game.

Bangladesh’s bold overnight declaration turned the game on its head, as their bowlers, led by a fiery Taskin Ahmed, dismantled the Windies for just 152, setting up a thrilling chase of 334. Taskin was unplayable, claiming a sensational maiden five-wicket haul and finishing with 6 scalps, while Mehidy Hasan chipped in with crucial breakthroughs. A stunning collapse saw the hosts lose 7 wickets for just 63 runs, giving the Tigers a real shot at glory. But the chase began disastrously - Kemar Roach’s relentless pace rocked the top order, and with Jayden Seales and Shamar Joseph joining the onslaught, Bangladesh were left reeling at 59/5. Skipper Mehidy fought valiantly with a gritty 45, but his dismissal late in the day, coupled with another strike, left Bangladesh on the brink, needing a miracle to pull off a historic win.

Bangladesh showed incredible resilience, battling hard against a fiery Windies attack despite early setbacks. Kemar Roach’s breakthrough and Alzarri Joseph’s fiery spells tested their mettle, but Mominul Haque’s gritty fifty and Litton Das’s intent-filled 76-ball knock kept the visitors in the fight. After their dismissals, skipper Mehidy Hasan and Jaker Ali absorbed relentless pressure, forging a vital 50-plus stand. Ali’s spirited half-century and Taijul Islam’s support guided Bangladesh past the follow-on mark, with some luck as the Windies missed chances. Even as Justin Greaves struck late and grabbed his best Test figures, Bangladesh clung on under fading light, setting up a thrilling Day 4 in this gripping contest!

Bangladesh began with fire on Day 2, as Hasan Mahmud struck twice in quick succession, igniting hopes of restricting the Windies under 300. But Justin Greaves was the star of the day, crafting a magnificent maiden Test century in a defiant 140-run stand with Kemar Roach, whose valiant 47 frustrated the visitors. Taskin Ahmed’s missed chance proved costly, as the Windies piled on the runs. Late fireworks from Jayden Seales and Shamar Joseph propelled the hosts to a commanding declaration at 450/9, with Greaves unbeaten on a glorious 115. In reply, Bangladesh’s openers faced hostile spells, with Zakir Hasan and Mahmudul Hasan Joy falling to fiery deliveries from Seales and Alzarri Joseph. Under immense pressure, Shahadat Hossain and Mominul Haque showed remarkable resilience, battling through to Stumps to keep Bangladesh’s hopes alive in this high-stakes clash!

Bangladesh’s decision to bowl first paid early dividends as their pacers, led by Taskin Ahmed, broke through with vital strikes to dismiss Kraigg Brathwaite and Keacy Carty. However, the day belonged to the resilient Mikyle Louis, whose gritty 90 anchored the West Indies' fightback. Louis, alongside Kavem Hodge and later Alick Athanaze, steadied the innings with crucial partnerships, countering Bangladesh’s relentless attack. Despite a nerve-wracking fall in the 90s for both set batters, Joshua Da Silva and Justin Greaves launched a spirited late assault, blunting the second new ball to take the hosts to stumps in control.

The final day began with Bangladesh facing an uphill battle, needing a miracle, while the West Indies were just three wickets away. Alzarri Joseph wasted no time, dismissing Hasan Mahmud early before removing Jaker Ali, the last recognized batter. Moments later, a fiery bouncer struck Shoriful Islam on the neck, forcing him to retire hurt, sealing an emphatic 201-run victory for the Windies. Kemar Roach and Jayden Seales were instrumental on Day 4 dismantling the Bangladeshi batting line-up, sharing 6 wickets equally while Shamar Joseph chipped in with one. For Bangladesh's batting point of view, Mehidy Hasan, Mominul Haque, and Jaker Ali were the only ones who looked up to the task, but they still have a lot of work to do to challenge quality teams in this format.

Halt! Earlier, Shoriful Islam got hit on the back of the neck, and now the physio is out to conduct a concussion check on him. Oh..no! It does not look like he will be able to continue, and the players are shaking hands at the moment. Wow! That is an anti-climactic end to the game but safety does come first and we hope that Shoriful Islam recovers quickly. WEST INDIES WIN BY 201 RUNS!

West Indies have secured a wonderful Test victory, taking a 1-0 lead in the series! This is also their 7th consecutive Test win over Bangladesh at home showing their dominance over them. Their performance throughout the game was commanding, and this win is well-deserved. While Bangladesh displayed glimpses of resilience and determination, their batting woes once again proved to be their undoing.

37.6Oh dear, a direct hit would have wrapped the game! On a length, outside off, Taskin Ahmed looks to force it through the off side but misses. Shoriful Islam sets off for the run while Joshua Da Silva collects the ball and has a shy at the stumps at the batting end but misses. A bye taken and more importantly it will be Taskin Ahmed on strike for the next over!

37.5Full and outside off, Taskin Ahmed makes room but the ball goes well wide of his reach to offer any shot. Lets it go past!

37.4Back of a length, over middle, Taskin Ahmed sways away from the firing line.

37.3Short and on middle, Shoriful Islam pulls it over mid-wicket for a single.

37.2Skiddy! On a hard length, angling away, outside off. The ball keeps low and skids through off the deck. Shoriful Islam looks for a swipe across the line but the lack of bounce clips his bat on the inside edge.

37.1Full and on off, Taskin Ahmed slices it off the toe end to deep point and gets a single.

36.6Back of a length, over middle, Shoriful Islam makes room and has a wild swing but plays all around it.

36.5A very hostile welcome into the crease! Short and on the bodyline, Shoriful Islam looks to get away and half ducks. The ball hits him on the back and rolls behind to the keeper.

Shoriful Islam is the last man in for Bangladesh.

36.4OUT! LBW! Plumb in front! Alzarri Joseph gets another and Jaker Ali sends it upstairs but starts to walk. Alzarri Joseph dishes it right in front of middle, on a hard length, coming in with the angle. Jaker Ali hops across the line towards his off side and looks to tuck it down but misses and gets hit flush on the front pad. The Ball Tracking shows all three reds and Jaker Ali's gritty inning of 31 off 58 comes to an end! West Indies are now one good ball away from sealing the victory!

36.3Full and honing in at the stumps, Taskin Ahmed with soft hands just nudges it in front of mid-wicket and gets to the other end.

36.2Beauty from Alzarri Joseph! Hurls it nice and full with the angle coming in, but straightens off the deck to go past the outside edge.

36.1Bangs in a bouncer, over middle and leg, Taskin Ahmed ducks under.

35.6Fuller one and on middle, shaping away a bit, Jaker Ali covers his stumps and tucks it to square leg. Alzarri Joseph will have the full over to bowl against Taskin!

35.5FOUR! Excellent shot! Jayden Seales bangs this short and around middle, Jaker Ali moves across the stumps and plays the pull to perfection in front of square on the leg side for a boundary.

35.4Pitched up and on off, Jaker Ali pushes it to short covers.

35.3Full again but way down the leg side, Jaker Ali leaves it alone.

35.2Fuller and outside off, Jaker Ali squeezes it towards deep point.

35.1Much better from Taskin Ahmed! Back of a length and around off, Taskin Ahmed slices it over extra covers for a single. He wants the second but Ali is not interested at all.

34.6Right in the blockhole around off, Jaker Ali goes for a wild heave across the line but misses.

34.5In the air....safe! Alzarri Joseph bangs this short and around off, Taskin Ahmed backs away and goes for the pull but gets a top edge. The ball goes high in the air and lands safely in the vacant mid on region. The batters only take a run. Now, Jaker Ali needs a single on the last ball to retain the strike.

34.4Back of a length and on the sixth stump line, Jaker Ali pats it towards covers and takes the single this time.

34.3FOUR! Nicely played! Alzarri Joseph goes much fuller and just outside off. Jaker Ali opens the face of his bat and uses the pace on the ball to steer it past gully for a boundary.

34.2Back of a length and on leg, Jaker Ali nudges it towards fine leg but once again refuses the run.

34.2Hits the length hard and on off, Jaker Ali gets behind the line of it and blocks it out. It is also called a No Ball for overstepping.

34.1Fuller and on middle, shaping in, Jaker Ali steps across and clips it to deep square leg but denies the single.

33.6Bangs in a bouncer, on middle, Taskin Ahmed manages to duck under it.

33.5Play and a miss! Jayden Seales hits the length hard and on off, angling away, Taskin Ahmed slashes hard at it but fails to connect.

33.4Short of a length and on middle, Jaker Ali pulls it towards deep square leg for a single, Taskin Ahmed has two balls to survive in this over.

33.3Back of a length and on off, Jaker Ali hops up and punches it through covers with soft hands and comes back for the second run. Good running!

33.2Goes a bit fuller, on middle, angling in, Jaker Ali clips it towards square leg.

33.1Good-length delivery around off, holds its line, Jaker Ali leaves it alone.

Taskin Ahmed walks in next!

32.6OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Alzarri Joseph gets the first wicket of the day and Hasan Mahmud has to depart for a duck! He bowls it right in the channel outside off, on a length and gets the ball to shape away off the deck. Hasan Mahmud is drawn into the shot and only manages to get a faint outside edge that goes low in front to the keeper Joshua Da Silva who gobbles it with ease. West Indies are just two more wickets away now.

32.5A bit fuller and outside off, Hasan Mahmud plays inside the line as the ball whizzes past the outside edge.

32.4Short and over middle, Hasan Mahmud is quick to read the length and ducks under.

32.3Bashes it into the deck, on a length, over middle, Hasan Mahmud shows full face of the bat and dabs it down the deck.

32.2On a good length, outside off, Hasan Mahmud has a feel for it but makes sure he withdraws the bat back in time.

32.1Charges in from over the wicket and lands it on a back of a length, outside off, Hasan Mahmud drops his wrists and lets it go.

It will be Alzarri Joseph to share the attack from the other end!

31.6Good length, in and around off, Jaker Ali taps it down the deck.

31.5FOUR! First runs of the day! Angling into the pads, on a length, Jaker Ali tucks it behind and beats fine leg to his right for a boundary.

31.4On a good length, on off, Jaker Ali very confidently pushes it back to the bowler.

31.3Attacks the stumps, on a hard length, Jaker Ali gets right behind the line and taps it to mid on.

31.2Keeps the length right, but serves it well outside off, Jaker Ali leaves it alone.

31.1Starts from over the wicket and hurls it full, angling down leg, Jaker Ali looks to flick but misses.

In all readiness for the action to begin on this final day! The two umpires make their way out to the middle and are followed by Jaker Ali and Hasan Mahmud who are up and ready to resume their overnight stay for Bangladesh. Jayden Seales is handed the ball and will start the proceedings on this concluding day for the West Indies! Away we go!

Shamar Joseph is down for a chat. He says it is nice to be here and mentions that he tried to keep the lines and lengths consistent and says the plan against Litton Das was to bowl short but not overdo it. Adds that Alzarri Joseph asked him to stick to his basics and forget everything that has gone past. Concludes that they as a fast-bowling group they enjoy each other's success and keep encouraging one another.

The West Indies pace attack has been nothing short of ferocious, consistently applying unrelenting pressure on the Bangladesh batters. However, despite their dominance, a few dropped chances and lapses in the field remain an area they’d want to improve. Kemar Roach and Jayden Seales have spearheaded the attack brilliantly and will aim to finish the job early by capitalizing on the opening half-hour of play. While the victory seems well within their grasp, West Indies will be keen to maintain their intensity and ensure there’s no room for a Bangladesh resurgence. Stay with us as we gear up for an exciting conclusion to this Test match which is just moments away from resumption!

There’s been plenty of debate surrounding Bangladesh’s bold decision to declare their innings while trailing by 181 runs with a wicket in hand. In hindsight, it seems like a gamble that didn’t fully pay off. However, credit must be given to their bowlers, who put in a spirited effort in the third innings, delivering with heart and precision to pull back a contest that seemed to be slipping away entirely. Despite their bowlers’ heroics, Bangladesh’s batting remains a glaring concern. A lack of application and the inability to build partnerships has cost them dearly in this Test, and it’s an area they’ll need to address moving forward. With just three wickets in hand, avoiding defeat will take nothing short of a miracle. Realistically, it looks like an uphill battle, but cricket has a way of throwing up surprises and Bangladesh will hope for that.

Hello and a warm welcome to the final day of this riveting first Test between West Indies and Bangladesh, coming to you from the iconic Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua! West Indies have been in command for the majority of this match and are now on the verge of sealing a well-deserved victory to go 1-0 up in this two-match series. Requiring just three more wickets and holding a hefty cushion of 224 runs to defend, the hosts are staring at what seems like a straightforward path to victory.

... DAY 5, SESSION 1 ...

Right then, that is it from an enthralling Day 4 of this first Test. West Indies are on the verge of a victory here and will be looking to wrap things up quickly on the final day while for Bangladesh, it is all about survival. Day 5 will start at 2 pm GMT, but you can join us early for all the build-up. Cheers!

Taskin Ahmed is up for a quick. He says that it is very special to him to get his first 5-wicket haul in Test cricket. Adds that he bowled just okayish in the first innings and learned many things which he applied in the second one like altering lines and lengths. Mentions that the bowlers get an advantage because of the strong breeze, and that did help him in getting his breakthroughs. Concludes by saying that despite their fightback, they are unfortunately seven down in the chase and will come back harder next time.

Bangladesh’s big chase got off to a nightmare start in the final session, undone by a relentless West Indies bowling attack. Kemar Roach was unstoppable, striking in the very first over to remove Zakir Hasan and ending with three scalps, taking his tally to 54 Test wickets on this ground. Jayden Seales and Shamar Joseph joined the carnage, reducing Bangladesh to 59/5. Litton Das and Mominul Haque couldn’t capitalize on their starts, while skipper Mehidy Hasan fought back with a gutsy 45, playing positive cricket despite some luck. Just as he steadied the ship with Jaker Ali, his dismissal and a late strike from Seales left Bangladesh reeling, staring at the brink of defeat as bad light ended play.

It was a great turnaround by Bangladesh! Their bold declaration paid off spectacularly, bundling the hosts out for just 152 and setting up a thrilling chase of 334 runs. Taskin Ahmed was absolutely unplayable, ripping through the West Indies lineup with a sensational 6-wicket haul including his maiden five-fer in Tests, while Mehidy Hasan chipped in with two key scalps. The Windies showed some fight before Lunch, but once Taskin struck again, it triggered a stunning collapse - 7 wickets fell for just 63 runs! Bangladesh certainly had time on their side but this chase required a series of good partnerships and nerves of steel.

Bangladesh made a bold overnight declaration despite a massive 181-run deficit, and backed it up brilliantly with the ball! Taskin Ahmed struck early to remove Mikyle Louis and Keacy Carty, while Shoriful Islam landed the crucial blow by dismissing Kraigg Brathwaite. The Tigers’ fiery energy kept the Windies under pressure, though a few missed chances left room for improvement. West Indies started with a bang, smashing 10 runs in the first over, but soon found themselves struggling to build partnerships and three down before Lunch, but still had a significant lead.

STUMPS ON DAY 4! SESSION SUMMARY - 109 runs and 7 wickets in 31 overs! A total of 17 wickets fell in the day, which is a record high at this ground! Despite Bangladesh’s brilliant bowling display in the third innings, Day 4 firmly belonged to the West Indies, thanks to their commanding first-innings lead. Their decision to field four seamers proved to be a masterstroke, with Kemar Roach and Jayden Seales leading the charge and outshining their counterparts by a considerable margin. With a dominant performance, the Windies now have one foot firmly over the finish line.

Another reading is being taken now and on both ends! Oh..no! This time the reading is not a good one, and the umpires give the marching orders to the players. So, that concludes play on the fourth day and we will be going to the final day with Bangladesh needing 225 runs with only 3 wickets in hand.

30.6Short of a length, over middle, Hasan Mahmud drops his wrists and sways away.

30.5Fuller and outside off, Hasan Mahmud swings but does so inside the line. The ball goes past the outside edge!

30.4Good length, on off, Hasan Mahmud pushes it to point.

30.3Back of a length, outside off, Hasan Mahmud looks to cut but misses out.

30.2Fuller this time, on middle and off, Jaker Ali turns it to mid-wicket for a single.

30.1Ouch! That will sting a bit! Alzarri Joseph with a scrambled seam hits the hard length, on off, and gets the ball to shoot a bit more than expected. Jaker Ali fails to tuck it across and gets hit high on the back thigh.

The light meter is out now. A reading has been taken but we are good to continue at the moment.

29.6Fuller and outside off, Hasan Mahmud leaves it alone.

29.5Good length, on middle, Hasan Mahmud blocks it out.

Hasan Mahmud walks out to bat now.

29.4OUT! TIMBER! Jayden Seales gets his third and West Indies are now just touching distance away from a well-deserved victory! Steams in and fires up a straight one that nips in a bit, on a fuller length, at the stumps. Taijul Islam looks to drive it straight but plays down the wrong line. The ball sneaks through the gap between the bat and the pad to peg down the middle stump.

29.3Back of a length, over middle, Taijul Islam eases it out to short cover.

29.2Full, on off, Jaker Ali knocks it in front of cover and squeezes in a quick single.

29.1Hurls it on a length, just outside off, Taijul Islam waits back and cuts it to deep point for a single.

28.6A bit fuller than a good length, on off, Jaker Ali turns it around to mid-wicket.

28.5Back of a length, over off, Taijul Islam ramps it to deep backward point for a single.

28.4On a good length, over off, Taijul Islam pats it to mid off.

28.3Very wide outside off, on a fuller length, Taijul Islam gets low and carves it over the vacant point region for a couple of runs.

28.2Full, on middle and leg, Jaker Ali flicks it to deep square leg for a single.

28.1On a good length, on off, Jaker Ali taps it to cover.

27.6Length, on off, Taijul Islam opens the bat face and pushes it out to gully.

27.5Very full, on off, Taijul Islam manages to keep it out.

27.4Beaten! On a length, over off, shaping away a bit to go past the outside edge.

Taijul Islam comes out to the middle now.

27.3OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Joshua Da Silva pulls out a stunner to get rid of Mehidy Hasan who was looking so good in the middle. A wicket against the run of play and Bangladesh slip further down. Jayden Seales hits the perfect length, on off and gets the ball to shape away a bit. Mehidy Hasan looks to force it through the off side and gets an outside edge that flies to the right of the keeper in front of the first slip. Joshua Da Silva dives to that side and sticks his right arm out to pluck it out of the air. The 43-run stand is broken and Bangladesh are now a 102/6!

27.2Good length, in and around that off-stump line, Mehidy Hasan pushes it to cover.

27.1Fires in a yorker, on middle, Mehidy Hasan digs it to mid-wicket.

26.6Good comeback from Greaves after being hit for a boundary on the very first ball. Keeps it tight, on a fuller length, on off, Jaker Ali blocks it straight.

26.5Another full toss, on middle, Jaker Ali taps it straight back to the bowler.

26.4Fuller and on off, Jaker Ali leans ahead and stabs it to mid off.

26.3On off, on a good length, Jaker Ali makes a very solid block.

26.2Length, outside off, Jaker Ali leaves it alone.

26.1FOUR! A real freebie that gets Bangladesh past the 100-run mark! Justin Greaves serves a low full toss, on off, Jaker Ali shows full face of the bat and just pushes it past the bowler to long on fence for a boundary.

25.6SIX! Pulled away! Skipper moves onto 45 now! Jayden Seales digs it short, over middle, Mehidy Hasan pulls nad clears square leg for a biggie.

25.5At the stumps, on a fuller length, Jaker Ali shuffles a bit and clips it off his pads past square leg for a single.

25.4Full, at the stumps, Mehidy Hasan opens the bat face and taps it in front of point for a single.

25.3Outside off, shaping away further, on a length, Mehidy Hasan sees the line and makes a leave.

25.2FOUR! Just over the fielder! A bit short and outside off, Mehidy Hasan slices it over the leaping backward point fielder for a boundary.

25.1Peach from Jayden Seales! Angles in, and gets the ball to straighten off the deck, on a nagging length, over middle and off. Mehidy Hasan is squared up and the ball goes flying past the outside edge.

24.6Further away from the batter, on the off Jaker Ali leaves it alone.

24.5Much better! On a good length, just outside off, Jaker Ali has to play and taps it to cover.

24.4And again, pitches it fuller but still outside off. Jaker Ali is happy to let it go through.

24.3Outside off, on a length, Jaker Ali lets it go past.

24.2Attacks the stumps with a full one, Jaker Ali pushes it back to the bowler.

24.1Good length, just outside off, Jaker Ali leaves it alone.

23.6Sliding into the pads, on a fuller length, Mehidy Hasan flicks it to deep backward square leg for a couple more.

23.5Full again, at the stumps, Jaker Ali flicks it well to the left of deep backward square leg for a single.

23.4Very full, on middle and off, Jaker Ali clips it off the toe end to square leg.

23.3Sliding down leg, on a length, Jaker Ali leaves it alone.

23.2Fuller than a good length, at the stumps, Jaker Ali blocks it out.

23.1Comes back into the attack and bowls an away swinger that goes a long way, off a length, around off, Jaker Ali chases the ball but it keeps going away to zip past.

22.6FOUR! Top edge and races away. Short of a length over middle and off, Mehidy Hasan is late on his pull and gets a top edge over the slip cordon.

22.5Fuller, on off, Mehidy Hasan drives it straight back to the bowler.

22.4Length, outside off, Mehidy Hasan punches it behind square eon the off side. The ball dies down in the outfield and the batters get two runs.

22.3Good length, outside off, Mehidy Hasan holds his bat high and opts to leave.

22.2Fuller and outside off, Mehidy Hasan leaves it alone.

22.1Starts from over the wicket and goes full, on off, Mehidy Hasan drives it with an angled bat to slice it through the gap past backward point for a couple of runs.

Drinks! West Indies have dominated the session so far sending half of the Bangladeshi batters back to the hut. They still have a whopping 259 runs to play with and with a lot of time left in the game, should wrap things up. Bangladesh need a massive partnership here and not just one, a few to make a game out of this, or else they will be only delaying the inevitable. An exciting last phase of Day 4 awaits us. Also, Justin Greaves to bowl after the break.

21.6Ends with a short-of-a-length delivery outside off, Jaker Ali sees it through to the keeper.

21.5Fuller, around middle and leg, Jaker Ali defends it back to the bowler.

21.4Shamar Joseph bowls fuller onto the pads, Jaker Ali leans and flicks it wide of deep square leg for a couple of runs.

21.3Pitched slightly short and outside off, Jaker Ali guides it to point.

21.2Back of a length around the middle stump, Jaker Ali opens up his stance and defends it with the full face of the bat.

21.1Starts with a hard length, angling in, around middle, Mehidy Hasan tucks it for a single at deep square leg with ease.

20.6This one keeps low! On a length, just outside off, Jaker Ali looks to make a block but the ball dies off the pitch and scoots under his bat to the keeper.

20.5Goes full and on off at 137.9 kph, Jaker Ali dead bats it back to Joseph.

20.5WIDE! Alzarri Joseph puts in that extra effort to bang it very short, over off. The umpire calls it a wide.

20.4Full and on off, Jaker Ali leans on and pushes it to point.

20.3Back of a length, over off, Mehidy Hasan rolls his wrists over the ball as he pulls it away to deep square leg for a single.

20.2Goes full for once and keeps it around off, Mehidy Hasan makes a good block.

20.1The short ball ploy continues from Alzarri Joseph! Digs it over middle and Mehidy Hasan ducks under.

19.6On a length, angling in, down the leg, Mehidy Hasan tucks it for a single to wide of deep fine leg.

19.5Fuller onto the pads, Mehidy Hasan covers the line and flicks it away for a couple of runs towards vacant mid-wicket region.

19.4A repeat of the last ball. Hard length outside the off stump, Mehidy Hasan goes to chase the ball but gets beaten on the outside edge.

19.3Back of a length just around off, Mehidy Hasan gets beaten on the outside edge in trying to play a punch shot off the back foot.

19.2Good-length ball just around off, Mehidy Hasan dabs it back to the bowler.

19.1The short ball ploy continues. Digs it over middle and Mehidy Hasan ducks under.

18.6Bouncer to end the over, on middle, Jaker Ali ducks under.

18.5FOUR! A nice way to get off the mark. Alzarri Joseph bashes it into the deck, on a back of a length, but not too short to trouble the batter. It sits up nicely for Jaker Ali and he pulls it all along the ground in front of square on the leg side.

18.4Short, on middle, Mehidy Hasan takes on the pull but finds the fielder at deep square leg for a single.

18.3Hits the deck hard, on a back of a length, just outside off, Mehidy Hasan plays inside the line as the ball whizzes past the outside edge.

18.3NO BALL! Alzarri Joseph has overstepped on this occasion. This is short, over middle and leg, Mehidy Hasan ducks underneath.

18.2Another short one, over middle, Mehidy Hasan sways out of the firing line.

18.1A sharp bouncer, angled in over leg, Mehidy Hasan cant reach as he looks to pull.

17.6Back of a length outside off, Jaker Ali steers it to cover for no run. Shamar Joseph ends this over with a wicket in his kitty. West Indies are just five away from the win.

17.5Shamar Joseph is in some fiery spell here. He runs in hard and bowls an inswing length ball, which goes down the leg. Jaker Ali doesn't offer any shot.

Jaker Ali is the next man in.

17.4OUT! CAUGHT! Finally a wicket for Shamar Joseph! An ear-to-ear smile on his face says it all. Truly deserved and it is that of Litton Das! Bangladesh lose half their side for just 59 runs. Everything falling apart for them! Shamar Joseph digs it in short and on middle and leg, Litton Das pulls well but finds the fielder at deep square leg. Alzarri Joseph moves to his right and takes a very sharp catch with both hands to that side while on the move.

17.3Back of a length outside off, Litton Das pushes it to point.

17.2Goes fuller this time around off, Litton Das tries to defend it with the full face of the bat but he gets an edge towards short mid-wicket.

17.1Starts with a good length around the middle stump. Litton Das tucks it to short mid-wicket.

16.6Back of a length, angling into the ribs, Litton Das tucks it behind square on the leg side for a single.

16.5Good length, on off, Litton Das makes a very solid block.

16.4FOUR! Another one! Line erred on leg, Litton Das helps it on its way and beats the keeper Joshua Da Silva to his left for another boundary.

16.3FOUR! Helped it on its way! Alzarri Joseph errs in line and serves it on the pads, on a length, Litton Das tickles it through fine leg for a boundary.

16.2Back of a length, over off, Mehidy Hasan looks to sway away but sticks his bat out and skew it aerially to cover for a single.

16.1Charges in from over the wicket and hurls it on a good length, at middle and leg, Litton Das taps it to the on side and steals a quick single.

Alzarri Joseph is introduced into the attack.

15.6End of another probing over from Shamar Joseph! On a hard length, at the stumps, Mehidy Hasan gets his bat low and keeps it out.

15.5Goes fuller this time around the off stump, Litton Das pushes it for a singlet to cover.

15.4DROPPED? Or to be precise a very hard chance goes down by Jayden Seales at point. Shamar Joseph bowls this on a good length outside off, Litton Das goes hard and slices away with hard hands. The shot is played very hard and has a good pace thus, the fielder can't hold onto even after an outstretched dive to his right. Two runs off it then!

15.3Shamar Joseph steams in on this one and hits the deck hard. A good bouncer just above the shoulders. Mehidy Hasan gets beaten by the pace and is caught off-guard.

15.2Edged and gone down! It's the third one that has gone down off Shamar Joseph's bowling! Just doesn't seem to be his day! On a length, on off, shaping away off the deck. Mehidy Hasan forces at it with hard hands and gets an outside edge flying low on the right to second slip who sticks his hand out but fails to grab it. A single is taken!

15.1An elegant shot from Litton Das for three runs at deep cover. On a hard length outside off, Litton Das gets enough room to play the back foot punch from deep inside of the crease.

14.6Uncanny from Mehidy Hasan! Charges down the track and ekes out and inside edge to the leg side, trying to slog this full ball across the line.

14.5Hard length, on off, Mehidy Hasan checks his shot to cover.

14.4Nips one back in, on a fuller length, on off, Mehidy Hasan taps it down the deck.

14.3Good length, on off, Mehidy Hasan firms his shot straight to cover.

14.2FOUR! Streaky! On a length, nipping away a tad bit, just around off, Mehidy Hasan slices it off the outer half and manages to get it past the diving fielder at backward point to his left.

14.1Overpitches it into the stumps, Litton Das flicks it through mid-wicket and gets three runs off it.

13.6Ends with a good-length ball onto the pads, Mehidy Hasan misses the flick and the ball hits the pads. A mild appeal from the bowler but the umpire denies it as the ball is going down the leg side clearly.

13.5Back of a length, angling in, around the middle stump, Mehidy Hasan defends it with the full face of the bat to cover.

13.4FOUR! Unconvincing but Bangladesh will take that! Shamar Joseph bangs this short and angling down the leg side. Mehidy Hasan looks to take it on and hook it away but gets hurried and it goes off his gloves to the fine leg fence for a boundary.

13.3A good bouncer above the shoulders, Mehidy Hasan looks to pull it but gets beaten by the pace.

13.2Short of length around middle, Litton Das stands tall and pulls it to deep square leg for a single.

13.1Starts with a hard length but down the leg side, Litton Das lets it go to the keeper.

12.6Pitched and on middle, angling in, Mehidy Hasan blocks it out well.

12.5Touch fuller and around off, Mehidy Hasan drives it firmly through covers for a brace.

12.4FOUR! Gets off the mark in style! Short of a length and outside off, Mehidy Hasan gets the chance to free his arms and crunches it through point for a boundary.

12.3On a length and around off, Mehidy Hasan dabs it down to point.

Skipper Mehidy Hasan makes his way out to bat next!

12.2OUT! WHAT A CATCH! Stuff of dreams from Kemar Roach and the dropped catches does not cost the Windies much here. Fuller in length and on middle, sticks to the surface a bit, Mominul Haque looks to drive it but fails to keep it down as the ball goes uppishly down the pitch. Kemar Roach on his follow-through, gets low and sticks his left hand out to take a stunner just inches above the ground. Mominul Haque departs for 11 off 36 and Bangladesh are in all sorts of trouble now.

12.1Full at the stumps, Mominul Haque pushes it to mid off.

11.6Back of a length, outside off, Mominul Haque steers it to deep backward point for a single.

11.5DROPPED by Mikyle Louis! A pretty straightforward regulation catch but the fielder can't hold onto it. Shamar Joseph bowls short of a length ball just on the middle stump line, Mominul Haque gets squared up and pokes it out to the gully fielder off the outer half of the bat. Louis tries to catch the ball low in front but spills it out. Back-to-back dropped catches and Shamar Joseph can't believe his luck.

11.4Put down! A very tough chance though but a chance nonetheless! Shamar Joseph lands this short of a length and on middle, nips back in sharply. Mominul Haque gets cramped up as he tries to flick it away. The ball goes off his gloves behind where Joshua Da Silva dives to his right but the ball just does not stick into his outstretched right glove.

11.3Goes fuller this time, wide outside off, Mominul Haque lets it go to the keeper.

11.2Back of a length around middle, Mominul Haque dabs it back to the bowler.

11.1Shamar Joseph hits the deck hard but on the leg stump, Litton Das tucks it for a single at deep square leg.

Shamar Joseph is introduced into the attack now!

10.6Pitched up and around off, Litton Das drives it through covers for a single and gets off the mark.

Drinks! West Indies have stormed back into the game with a sensational display of pace bowling, completely dismantling the momentum Bangladesh carried into the break. The hosts have been relentless, hitting the right areas with precision and extracting every bit of assistance from the surface to have Bangladesh reeling at 20/3. Bangladesh now find themselves under immense pressure and in a desperate need of a partnership that can steady the nerves. Litton Das walks out to bat next!

10.5OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! An excellent review from West Indies and Kemar Roach gets his second wicket. He hits the length hard this time and around off again, gets it to jag back in sharply. Shahadat Hossain stays in his crease and tries to play it away from his body as the ball goes past the inside edge to the keeper where Joshua Da Silva makes no mistake. There is a bit of a noise and a massive shout for caught behind, but the umpire says no! Shahadat Hossain indicates that it has hit his arm, but Kraigg Brathwaite takes the review here. UltraEdge shows a spike when the ball is close to the gloves and the replay shows that it brushes against it before hitting the forearm. Hossain has to walk back now and Bangladesh are 20/3!

10.4Goes fuller and around off, Shahadat Hossain strides out and taps it to short covers.

10.3Back of a length and on off, shapes away again, Shahadat Hossain plays inside the line of it as the ball goes through to the keeper.

10.2JAFFA! Kemar Roach bowls this a bit fuller and on middle and off, angles in and then leaves the batter. Shahadat Hossain gets squared up trying to play at it and gets beaten on the outside edge.

10.1Good length and just around off, Shahadat Hossain lets it go to the keeper.

9.6Pitched up and around off, Mominul Haque steers it towards point.

9.5On a length and on the pads, Mominul Haque glances it wide of fine leg for a brace.

9.4Very full and on middle and off, shaping away, Shahadat Hossain knocks it out towards mid on for a run.

9.3Full again and around off, Mominul Haque pushes it through cover-point for a single.

9.2Touch fuller and on the sixth stump line, angling away again, Mominul Haque lets it to the keeper.

9.1Back of a length and well outside off, angling away, Mominul Haque leaves it alone.

8.6That keeps low! Back of a length and outside off, does not bounce that much, Shahadat Hossain stays back and throws his bat at it but misses.

8.5Overpitched and on off, Mominul Haque drives it towards mid off where the fielder dives to his left to make a half-stop. A single is taken.

8.4Another full delivery, on off, shapes away, Mominul Haque is happy to leave it again. Roach needs to go a bit closer to make the batter play here.

8.3Hits the length hard and on off, holds its line, Mominul Haque offers no shot at it.

8.2Full again and on the fifth stump line, shapes away Mominul Haque lets it go to the keeper.

8.1Fuller one and around off, takes off nicely, Mominul Haque leaves it alone.

7.6Short of a length and outside off, Shahadat Hossain offers no shot at it.

7.5Bangs in a surprise bouncer now, on middle, Shahadat Hossain ducks under it.

7.4Good length and on off, Shahadat Hossain pats it out towards short covers.

7.3Much fuller and on middle, Shahadat Hossain blocks it down the pitch.

7.2BEATEN! Jayden Seales serves this full and around off, shaping away again, Shahadat Hossain goes for the drive but gets beaten on the inside edge.

7.1Back of a length and on the sixth stump line, shapes away a bit, Shahadat Hossain leaves it alone.

6.6Very full and around off, Shahadat Hossain plays a confident drive through mid off and picks up three runs.

6.5Hits the length hard this time, holding its line, Shahadat Hossain is not interested in play that.

6.4Overpitched and on off again, Shahadat Hossain drive sit firmly but straight to short covers.

6.3Pulls his length back and just outside off, shaping in again, Shahadat Hossain offer no shot at it.

6.2Fuller and on off, shaping in, Shahadat Hossain strides out and steers it towards point.

6.1Good length and around off, nips back in sharply, Shahadat Hossain leaves it on length.

5.6Errs in line a bit and bowls this on a good length but down the leg side, Mominul Haque misses his flick.

5.5My word, this is world-class bowling from Jayden Seales! He presents the seam nicely again, full and on middle and off, shapes away again. Mominul Haque looks to work it away but his head falls and the ball whizzes past the outside edge.

5.4FOUR! Streaky! Hard length and just around off, shapes away, Mominul Haque tries to play at it with an angled bat, gets an outside edge well wide of gully for a boundary.

5.3It seems like only Jayden Seales and the keeper, Joshua Da Silva are playing at the moment. Touch fuller now in the corridor of uncertainty, Mominul Haque tries to play at it but once again gets beaten on the outside edge. Three in a row now!

5.2BEAUTY! Jayden Seales pulls his length back this time, in that channel outside off, moves away from the left-hander. Mominul Haque has a poke at it but the ball zips past the outside edge again.

5.1BEATEN! Jayden Seales serves this full and around off, angles away sharply, Mominul Haque this time goes for the big drive but gets beaten on the outside edge.

4.6Another full delivery, shaping into the leg side, Shahadat Hossain fails to clip it away and wears it on the pads.

4.5Poor shot but gets away with it! Short of a length and outside off, Shahadat Hossain throws his bat at it but misses.

4.4A shout for LBW, but turned down! Fuller and on middle, swinging in sharply, Shahadat Hossain steps across to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads. This is going down the leg side.

4.3On a length and on leg, Mominul Haque nudges it through square leg for a single.

4.2Pitched up and just outside off, shaping away, Mominul Haque does not get tempted and lets it go to the keeper.

4.1Fuller one and around off, shaping away, Mominul Haque leaves it alone.

Shahadat Hossain walks out to bat at number 4 for Bangladesh!

3.6OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Jayden Seales strikes now! Beautiful seam presentation from him as he lands this on a hard length and on off, angles in and then straightens. Mahmudul Hasan Joy stays back and just hangs his bat out to play at it but only manages to get an outside edge straight to third slip where Justin Greaves takes a sharp catch. Bangladesh are 7/2 now and still needs 327 runs to win!

3.5Touch fuller and on off, Mominul Haque guides it through point for a run.

3.4Back of a length and on off, Mominul Haque stays back and stabs it towards covers.

3.3Goes fuller and outside off, angling away, Mominul Haque makes an easy leave.

3.2On a length and around off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy pushes it towards covers for a single.

3.1FOUR! Lovely shot! Jayden Seales in search of swing serves a bit too full, on off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy presents the full face of the bat and drives it elegantly through mid off for the first boundary of the chase.

2.6Fuller one but down the leg side, Mominul Haque misses his flick. Another maiden!

2.5Back of a length and on the sixth stump line, shapes away again, Mominul Haque once again lets it go.

2.4Pitches it up well outside off, shaping further away, Mominul Haque offers no shot at it.

2.3A massive appeal for LBW, but turned down! Kemar Roach is almost begging here and Kraigg Brathwaite takes the review. This one is on a hard length and on middle, nips back in sharply. Mominul Haque looks to work it across the line but misses and gets hit on the pads. UltraEdge confirms no bat involved and Ball Tracking shows that it is just clipping the leg pole. Umpire's call saves Mominul Haque here!

2.2Good length and in that channel outside off, angles in and then shapes away, Mominul Haque lifts his bat and lets it go to the keeper.

2.1Fuller in length and on off, shaping away, Mominul Haque leaves it alone.

1.6Jayden Seales starts with a maiden! He pulls his length back slightly, on off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy drives it on the up towards short covers.

1.5Pitched up and on off again, Mahmudul Hasan Joy drives it straight back to the bowler.

1.4Full again and on off, shaping again, Mahmudul Hasan Joy strides out and pushes it to short covers.

1.3Goes fuller this time, on off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy drills it towards short covers.

1.2Pulls his length back a bit but around off again, Mahmudul Hasan Joy lets it go to the keeper.

1.1Jayden Seales begins with a fuller delivery just outside off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy leaves it alone.

Who will bowl from the other end? It will be Jayden Seales!

0.6Hits the length hard again, on middle, angles in and then straightens. Mominul Haque tries to defend but gets squared up as the ball goes off his pads towards gully.

Mominul Haque walks out to bat at number 3 for Bangladesh!

0.5OUT! DRAGGED ON! Action replay from his dismissal from the first inning! Kemar Roach strikes and this is exactly what the West Indies wanted. This is on a hard length and just around off, nips back in a shy bit. Zakir Hasan stays back and tries to play at it away from his body without much footwork. He only manages to get an inside edge back on to his stumps. Hasan walks back for a duck and Bangladesh are rocked early!

0.4Goes fuller this time, on middle, angling in, Zakir Hasan strides out and blocks it out towards short covers.

0.3Short of a length and well outside off, nips away a bit, Zakir Hasan leaves it alone.

0.2Back of a length and around off, Zakir Hasan steps across and keeps it out to the off side.

0.1Bangladesh gets underway in the chase! Kemar Roach starts with a good-length delivery, on middle, nips back in sharply. Mahmudul Hasan Joy nudges it towards square leg for a single.

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