Hosts Dominate, but Bangladesh Fight Back on Rain-Affected Day of Test Cricket
The first day of the Test match between West Indies and Bangladesh has come to an end, with the hosts West Indies finishing on 250/5 at the end of 84 overs. The day belonged to the West Indies, but Bangladesh made a strong fightback in the final hour of play.
Key Highlights :
West Indies' Mikyle Louis and Alick Athanaze built a partnership of 140 runs for the 4th wicket, but both batsmen missed out on centuries.
Taskin Ahmed was the pick of the bowlers for Bangladesh, taking 2/46 in the opening day's play.
Bangladesh's Mehidy Hasan Miraz opted to bowl first, a brave and surprising decision that paid off as the visitors kept things tight in the first session.
The day's play was affected by overcast conditions and a slight drizzle, with the light meter being called out at one point.
Session Breakdown :
Session 1: 23 Overs, 50 Runs, 2 Wickets
Session 2: 31 Overs, 66 Runs, 1 Wicket
Session 3: 30 Overs, 134 Runs, 2 Wickets
The match will resume on Day 2, with West Indies looking to build on their strong start and Bangladesh looking to make a comeback.