We are done with all the pre-match rituals and we're all set for the start of play!
We are moments away from the start of the game but before that, the two teams will line up for the national anthems.
Right then, this has been a cagey start to the Test. The pacers were expected to dominate at this venue, and there has certainly been enough assistance for them to keep the batters on edge. If not for the dropped catches, Bangladesh might not be feeling as comfortable as they are at the moment. It will be about starting all over again for Shahadat Hossain and Shadman Islam as they look to build on their solid foundations and ensure they make the opportunities given to them count. Given that we c
Kemar Roach comes in for a quick chat. He says that he stayed relaxed during the day with the boys in the dressing room. Shares that he had a chat with the umpires and got to know about the start of play so got himself ready to bowl. Further mentions that bowling in the first Test gave him enough experience to bowl to the Bangladesh batters and tried to just challenge them on the front foot and keep testing the batters in and around off. Tells that consistency is key in bowling and controlling
Shahadat Hossain was also dropped once and, unlike his partner, did not look as convincing, but he did enough to see out the day, especially as the light began to fade during the final few overs. Jayden Seales, Alzarri Joseph, and Justin Greaves all had chances put down off their bowling, which will be disappointing for the West Indies, given the bowler-friendly conditions they were operating in.
Earlier, rain in the days leading up to the game resulted in a wet outfield, causing the match to begin five hours past its scheduled time. At the toss, Bangladesh won the coin flip, with Mehidy Hasan choosing to bat first. Due to the late start, there wasnât much moisture in the surface, but the ball nipped around just enough to trouble the Bangladeshi batters. Kemar Roach, as he has so often done, set the tone by accounting for Mahmudul Hasan Joy and Mominul Haque with his probing line and
The light has deteriorated further, and it is now deemed insufficient for play to continue. STUMPS have been called on Day 1. End of a truncated day, where we saw 30 overs of attritional cricket. After being reduced to 10/2 within the first 7 overs, Bangladesh will be relieved that no further casualties followed. On the other hand, West Indies will be disappointed with their performance, having dropped 3 catches and failing to claim more than 2 wickets despite bowler-friendly conditions.
Kraigg Brathwaite to Shadman Islam, No run.
Kraigg Brathwaite to Shadman Islam, Looped up now, fuller and on off, Shadman Islam lunges and blocks it out.
Kraigg Brathwaite to Shadman Islam, Fired in, flat and short, on off, Shadman Islam goes on the back foot and defends it well.
Kraigg Brathwaite to Shadman Islam, No run.
Kraigg Brathwaite to Shadman Islam, No run.
Kraigg Brathwaite to Shahadat Hossain, 1 run.
The light meter is out. The reading has been taken and we are good for now.
Kavem Hodge to Shadman Islam, No run.
Kavem Hodge to Shadman Islam, No run.
Kavem Hodge to Shahadat Hossain, 1 run.
Kavem Hodge to Shadman Islam, FIFTY FOR SHADMAN!
Kavem Hodge to Shadman Islam, ! Excellent use of the feet! Tossed up by Hodge, on off, Shadman Islam skips down the track and gets to the pitch of the ball. Launches it over long on for a six.
Kavem Hodge to Shadman Islam, Floated up, full and around off, Shadman Islam leans and tucks it to mid-wicket.
Kemar Roach to Shahadat Hossain, No run.
Kemar Roach to Shahadat Hossain, No run.
Kemar Roach to Shahadat Hossain, No run.
Kemar Roach to Shahadat Hossain, No run.
Kemar Roach to Shahadat Hossain, Massive shout from the bowler and the slips but turned down immediately.Â
Kemar Roach to Shahadat Hossain, No run.
Kavem Hodge to Shahadat Hossain, Aerial but safe! Dropped way too short, on off, Shahadat Hossain rocks on the back foot to pull it away but the ball stays a bit low and Shahadat ends up dragging it straighter. Gets more than distance on it but the ball clears the backtracking Roach at mid on for a single.
Kavem Hodge to Shahadat Hossain, Kavem Hodge with his left arm spin, bowls it slower through the air, turning away from the batter. Hossain drives it towards mid-off.Â
Kavem Hodge to Shahadat Hossain, No run.
Kavem Hodge to Shahadat Hossain, Short and turning away, on off, Shahadat Hossain rocks back and cuts it with the turn but straight to extra cover.
Kavem Hodge to Shahadat Hossain, No run.
Kavem Hodge to Shahadat Hossain, No run.
First look at spin as Kavem Hodge comes into the attack.
Kemar Roach to Shadman Islam, No run.
Kemar Roach to Shadman Islam, No run.
Kemar Roach to Shadman Islam, Missed out! Short and wide on off, there to be put away, Shadman Islam stands tall for the cut but picks out the man at cover-point.
Kemar Roach to Shadman Islam, Four!
Kemar Roach to Shadman Islam, On a good length, in the channel on off, Shadman Islam lets it go.
Kemar Roach to Shadman Islam, No run.
Drinks break!
Justin Greaves to Shahadat Hossain, A loud shout for LBW but that was clearly going down leg!
Justin Greaves to Shahadat Hossain, This curves back in, full and on off, Shahadat Hossain shows the full face of the bat and knocks it to mid off.
Justin Greaves to Shahadat Hossain, Fuller in length and gets that away shape, around off, Shahadat Hossain is happy to let that one go.
Justin Greaves to Shahadat Hossain, Shaping away in the corridor of off, on a nagging length, Shahadat Hossain leaves it alone.
Justin Greaves to Shahadat Hossain, Not close enough to make the batter play, on a nagging length, left alone by Shahadat Hossain.
Justin Greaves to Shahadat Hossain, Very full, around off, Shahadat Hossain jams it out on the off side.
Jayden Seales to Shadman Islam, On a back of a length, on off and middle, Shadman Islam rises with the bounce and stabs it down on the off side. Three maidens in a row for Seales.
Jayden Seales to Shadman Islam, Full and at the stumps, Shadman Islam pushes it to mid on.
Jayden Seales to Shadman Islam, No run.
Jayden Seales to Shadman Islam, No run.
Jayden Seales to Shadman Islam, No run.
Jayden Seales to Shadman Islam, No run.
Justin Greaves to Shahadat Hossain, No run.
Justin Greaves to Shahadat Hossain, No run.
Justin Greaves to Shahadat Hossain, No run.
Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, 1 run.
Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, No run.
Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, No run.
Jayden Seales to Shahadat Hossain, Another one that comes in off the wicket, on a length, Shahadat Hossain shoulders arms. Back-to-back maidens for Seales.
Jayden Seales to Shahadat Hossain, No run.
Jayden Seales to Shahadat Hossain, No run.
Jayden Seales to Shahadat Hossain, No run.
Jayden Seales to Shahadat Hossain, No run.
Jayden Seales to Shahadat Hossain, No run.
Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, No run.
Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, No run.
Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, No run.
Justin Greaves to Shahadat Hossain, 1 run.
Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, Full and outside off, angling in the batter, as Shadman Islam flicks it towards backward square leg for a single.Â
Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, No run.
Jayden Seales to Shahadat Hossain, This comes back in off the wicket, on a good length, closer to the off-stump line, Shahadat Hossain shoulders arms.
Jayden Seales to Shahadat Hossain, Banged in short, at 131.1 kph, well wide on off, Shahadat Hossain lets it go.
Jayden Seales to Shahadat Hossain, No run.
Jayden Seales to Shahadat Hossain, AGAIN. ANOTHER CHANCE GOES BEGGING!
Jayden Seales to Shahadat Hossain, Fuller and on length, swinging away through the air, Shahadat Hossain lets it through to the keeper.Â
Jayden Seales to Shahadat Hossain, No run.
Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, Too wide on off, on a length, Shadman Islam offers no shot again.
Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, In the channel on off, going across, on a length, left alone by Shadman Islam lets it go.
Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, No run.
Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, 2 runs.
Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, ! That might prove costly for the Windies.Â
Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, No run.
Jayden Seales to Shahadat Hossain, No run.
Jayden Seales to Shahadat Hossain, No run.
Jayden Seales to Shahadat Hossain, No run.
Jayden Seales to Shahadat Hossain, BEATEN! Flirting with danger is Shahadat Hossain.Â
Jayden Seales to Shahadat Hossain, Full and way wide, outside off, moves away through the air and off the wicket as well. Shahadat Hossain leaves it through to the keeper.Â
Jayden Seales to Shahadat Hossain, Shaping away, in the channel on off, on a length, left alone by Shahadat Hossain. It goes at ankle height to the keeper.
Jayden Seales returns to the attack. 3-1-2-0 so far for Seales.
Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, Very full and a hint of late shape back into the left-hander, Shadman Islam leans on and flicks it through mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, Full and attacking the stumps, Shadman Islam gets his bat out in front of the front pad and knocks it to mid off.
Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, No run.
Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, No run.
Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, Four!
Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, No run.
Justin Greaves comes on to bowl now, replacing Shamar Joseph.
Alzarri Joseph to Shahadat Hossain, No run.
Alzarri Joseph to Shadman Islam, Banged in short on middle, just moves away, Shadman Islam guides it towards cover as it comes a bit slow off the wicket.Â
Alzarri Joseph to Shahadat Hossain, Flicked away off the pads. Full and on the stumps, Shahadat Hossain leans on and flicks it towards back square for a single.Â
Alzarri Joseph to Shahadat Hossain, Full and on length, just outside off, inviting the drive. Hossain shoulders arms.Â
Alzarri Joseph to Shahadat Hossain, On a back of a length, on off, Shahadat Hossain gets on top of the bounce and dabs it down on the off side.
Alzarri Joseph to Shahadat Hossain, A bit too full, on off, Shahadat Hossain presses forward and eases the drive to the right of mid off for a couple of runs.
Shamar Joseph to Shadman Islam, Full and pushed across the batter, Shadman Islam goes for the drive but the bat turns in his hand and he miscues the drive back to the bowler.
Shamar Joseph to Shadman Islam, No run.
Shamar Joseph to Shadman Islam, 2 runs.
Shamar Joseph to Shadman Islam, No run.
Shamar Joseph to Shadman Islam, No run.
Shamar Joseph to Shadman Islam, 2 runs.
Alzarri Joseph to Shahadat Hossain, Banged in, on a back of a length, on off, Shahadat Hossain hops and rides the bounce to keep it out on the off side.
Alzarri Joseph to Shadman Islam, Fuller in length, at 139.6 kph, Shadman Islam lunges and taps it wide of cover for a run.
Alzarri Joseph to Shadman Islam, Curving back in, on off, on a back of a length, Shadman Islam stabs it down on the off side.
Alzarri Joseph to Shadman Islam, No run.
Alzarri Joseph to Shadman Islam, No run.
Alzarri Joseph to Shadman Islam, No run.
Shamar Joseph to Shahadat Hossain, No run.
Shamar Joseph to Shahadat Hossain, No run.
Shamar Joseph to Shahadat Hossain, Full and just around off, Shahadat Hossain goes on the front foot and defends towards cover.Â
Shamar Joseph to Shahadat Hossain, No run.
Shamar Joseph to Shahadat Hossain, Fuller again, just outside off, going away from the batter. Shahadat Hossain leaves it alone.Â
Shamar Joseph to Shahadat Hossain, BEATEN! Hoping for an edge there is Shamar Joseph. Full and on length, drawing the batter forward for the drive as Shahadat Hossain prods at it off the front foot and it just goes past the outside edge.Â
Drinks break! It's been an eventful first hour of play with the West Indies pacers testing the Bangladeshi batters. Kemar Roach has been the standout performer so far, consistently hitting good areas and troubling the batters. If not for a dropped catch by Alick Athanaze, Alzarri Joseph would have a wicket to his name as well. Barring that lapse in judgment when he was put down, Shadman Islam has looked solid and composed, holding one end firmly. For the visitors, the focus will be on weatherin
Alzarri Joseph to Shadman Islam, No run.
Alzarri Joseph to Shadman Islam, ! Flashed and flashed hard.Â
Alzarri Joseph to Shadman Islam, No run.
Alzarri Joseph to Shahadat Hossain, Leg bye.
Alzarri Joseph to Shadman Islam, Full and attacking the front pad, Shadman Islam gets his bat out in front and knocks it to the left of mid off for a run.
Alzarri Joseph to Shadman Islam, On a fullish length, a hint of shape back in, on off, Shadman Islam jams it out in front of cover.
Shamar Joseph to Shahadat Hossain, Does not make the batter play this time does Shamar, wide on off, on a fuller length, Shahadat Hossain makes an easy leave.
Shamar Joseph to Shahadat Hossain, Goes past the bat! Fuller and angling in, around off, Shahadat Hossain is half-forward to defend. The ball holds its line and zips past the outside edge.
Shamar Joseph to Shadman Islam, 1 run.
Shamar Joseph to Shadman Islam, No run.
Shamar Joseph to Shadman Islam, 2 runs.
Shamar Joseph to Shahadat Hossain, Leg bye.
Alzarri Joseph to Shadman Islam, ! Alick Athanaze puts it down!
Alzarri Joseph to Shadman Islam, NO BALL!
Alzarri Joseph to Shahadat Hossain, NO BALL! On a short of a length, going across, Shahadat Hossain waits on the back foot and punches it through covers for a couple of runs. Alzarri has overstepped by a long margin.
Alzarri Joseph to Shadman Islam, 2 runs.
Alzarri Joseph to Shadman Islam, At 134.2 kph, on a nagging length, on off, Shadman Islam gets on top of it and dabs it down towards backward point.
Alzarri Joseph to Shadman Islam, Angling across the batter, on a good length, Shadman Islam offers no shot.
Alzarri Joseph to Shadman Islam, No run.
Alzarri Joseph to Shadman Islam, No run.
Alzarri Joseph to Shadman Islam, No run.
Alzarri Joseph comes into the attack, replacing Shamar Joseph.
Kemar Roach to Shahadat Hossain, Coming from over the wicket to Shahadat Hossain, as he prods at it and the bounce takes him by surprise. Full and on the off stump, jags back in off the wicket and Shahadat Hossain wears it on the pads.Â
Kemar Roach to Shadman Islam, 1 run.
Kemar Roach to Shadman Islam, No run.
Kemar Roach to Shahadat Hossain, 1 run.
Kemar Roach to Shahadat Hossain, ! Edged away! Short and wide on off, there to be put away, Shahadat Hossain throws his hands at the delivery and it flies off a thickish outside edge. It goes over the slip cordon for a boundary.
Kemar Roach to Shadman Islam, This is on a back of the length, on off, Shadman Islam just jabs it off the back foot up and over mid-wicket. The ball plugs in the sluggish outfield and the batters collect three.
Shamar Joseph to Shadman Islam, 1 run.
Shamar Joseph to Shadman Islam, No run.
Shamar Joseph to Shadman Islam, No run.
Shamar Joseph to Shadman Islam, No run.
Shamar Joseph to Shadman Islam, 2 runs.
Shamar Joseph to Shadman Islam, No run.
Shamar Joseph comes into the attack as the first change, replacing Jayden Seales.
Kemar Roach to Shahadat Hossain, Very full from Roach, almost a yorker, at the off stump, Shahadat Hossain gets his bat down in time and digs it out to mid on.
Kemar Roach to Shahadat Hossain, Pitched up by Roach, on off, Shahadat Hossain shows the full face of the bat and firms the drive to mid on.
Shahadat Hossain is the new man in.
Kemar Roach to Mominul Haque, ! CAUGHT BEHIND! That was a stunning grab from Joshua Da Silva.Â
Kemar Roach to Mominul Haque, Another one floated up there by Roach, outside off, Mominul Haque offers no shot.
Kemar Roach to Shadman Islam, Angling into the pads, on a length, Shadman Islam flicks it off his pads down to deep fine leg for one.
Kemar Roach to Shadman Islam, A tempter from Roach, full and swinging away, inviting the drive, Shadman Islam lets it go.
Jayden Seales to Mominul Haque, No run.
Jayden Seales to Mominul Haque, No run.
Jayden Seales to Mominul Haque, No run.
Jayden Seales to Mominul Haque, No run.
Jayden Seales to Shadman Islam, 1 run.
Jayden Seales to Shadman Islam, Full and just around off, this one goes across. Shadman Islam shoulders arms.Â
Mominul Haque comes in at number 3.
Kemar Roach to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, ! c Joshua Da Silva b Kemar Roach.
Kemar Roach to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, No run.
Kemar Roach to Shadman Islam, Leg bye.
Kemar Roach to Shadman Islam, A bit too wide on off, fuller and shaping away, left alone by Shadman.
Kemar Roach to Shadman Islam, Bowls it on a back of a length, on off and middle, Shadman blocks it out off the back foot.
Kemar Roach to Shadman Islam, No run.
Jayden Seales to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, No run.
Jayden Seales to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, No run.
Jayden Seales to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, No run.
Jayden Seales to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, No run.
Jayden Seales to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, No run.
Jayden Seales to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Full and onto off stump, jags back in off the wicket, Hasan judges length immediately and goes forward to defend it back to the bowler.Â
Kemar Roach to Shadman Islam, Way fuller and outside off on fifth stump, Shadman Islam drives it elegantly towards cover for no run.Â
Kemar Roach to Shadman Islam, No run.
Kemar Roach to Shadman Islam, Fuller this time, as Shadman Islam pushes forward and defends it off the front foot towards cover.Â
Kemar Roach to Shadman Islam, No run.
Kemar Roach to Shadman Islam, 2 runs.
Kemar Roach to Shadman Islam, Slips it full from around the wicket, Shadman Islam makes the leave.
Jayden Seales to Shadman Islam, Too straight, down leg, on a short of a length, Shadman Islam gets inside the line and glances it down to deep fine leg for a run.
Jayden Seales to Shadman Islam, Fuller and on middle, Shadman Islam firms the drive back to the bowler.
Jayden Seales to Shadman Islam, No run.
Jayden Seales to Shadman Islam, No run.
Jayden Seales to Shadman Islam, No run.
Jayden Seales to Shadman Islam, Squared him up that one.Â
Who will bowl from the other end? It will be Jayden Seales.
Kemar Roach to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, 2 runs.
Kemar Roach to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, No run.
Kemar Roach to Shadman Islam, 1 run.
Kemar Roach to Shadman Islam, No run.
Kemar Roach to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, 1 run.
Kemar Roach to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, No run.
PITCH REPORT -Â Samuel Badree is near the deck. He mentions that the conditions have improved significantly, and we are now good to go. Mentions that the deck has a nice, even covering of grass, but there is a bit of patchiness at one end. He anticipates some uneven bounce due to this. Badree points out that out of the last 10 Tests played at this venue, only one match has ended in a draw. States that pacers have been dominant at this venue and with both sides having quality pace attacks, it wil
The skipper of the West Indies, Kraigg Brathwaite, has achieved a remarkable milestone by eclipsing Sir Garfield Sobers for the most consecutive Test appearances (86th Test in a row)Â for the West Indies. When asked about the achievement, he replies that he wants to inspire as many people as he can to play the sport.
The captain of Bangladesh, Mehidy Hasan says that they will bat first. Feels that this is a good wicket. Informs that they have made two changes with Shadman Islam coming in for Zakir Hasan and Nahid Rana replacing Shoriful Islam.
Bangladesh
69/2(30 Overs)
We are done with all the pre-match rituals and we're all set for the start of play!
We are moments away from the start of the game but before that, the two teams will line up for the national anthems.
Right then, this has been a cagey start to the Test. The pacers were expected to dominate at this venue, and there has certainly been enough assistance for them to keep the batters on edge. If not for the dropped catches, Bangladesh might not be feeling as comfortable as they are at the moment. It will be about starting all over again for Shahadat Hossain and Shadman Islam as they look to build on their solid foundations and ensure they make the opportunities given to them count. Given that we c
Kemar Roach comes in for a quick chat. He says that he stayed relaxed during the day with the boys in the dressing room. Shares that he had a chat with the umpires and got to know about the start of play so got himself ready to bowl. Further mentions that bowling in the first Test gave him enough experience to bowl to the Bangladesh batters and tried to just challenge them on the front foot and keep testing the batters in and around off. Tells that consistency is key in bowling and controlling
Shahadat Hossain was also dropped once and, unlike his partner, did not look as convincing, but he did enough to see out the day, especially as the light began to fade during the final few overs. Jayden Seales, Alzarri Joseph, and Justin Greaves all had chances put down off their bowling, which will be disappointing for the West Indies, given the bowler-friendly conditions they were operating in.
Earlier, rain in the days leading up to the game resulted in a wet outfield, causing the match to begin five hours past its scheduled time. At the toss, Bangladesh won the coin flip, with Mehidy Hasan choosing to bat first. Due to the late start, there wasnât much moisture in the surface, but the ball nipped around just enough to trouble the Bangladeshi batters. Kemar Roach, as he has so often done, set the tone by accounting for Mahmudul Hasan Joy and Mominul Haque with his probing line and
The light has deteriorated further, and it is now deemed insufficient for play to continue. STUMPS have been called on Day 1. End of a truncated day, where we saw 30 overs of attritional cricket. After being reduced to 10/2 within the first 7 overs, Bangladesh will be relieved that no further casualties followed. On the other hand, West Indies will be disappointed with their performance, having dropped 3 catches and failing to claim more than 2 wickets despite bowler-friendly conditions.
Kraigg Brathwaite to Shadman Islam, No run.
Kraigg Brathwaite to Shadman Islam, Looped up now, fuller and on off, Shadman Islam lunges and blocks it out.
Kraigg Brathwaite to Shadman Islam, Fired in, flat and short, on off, Shadman Islam goes on the back foot and defends it well.
Kraigg Brathwaite to Shadman Islam, No run.
Kraigg Brathwaite to Shadman Islam, No run.
Kraigg Brathwaite to Shahadat Hossain, 1 run.
The light meter is out. The reading has been taken and we are good for now.
Kavem Hodge to Shadman Islam, No run.
Kavem Hodge to Shadman Islam, No run.
Kavem Hodge to Shahadat Hossain, 1 run.
Kavem Hodge to Shadman Islam, FIFTY FOR SHADMAN!
Kavem Hodge to Shadman Islam, ! Excellent use of the feet! Tossed up by Hodge, on off, Shadman Islam skips down the track and gets to the pitch of the ball. Launches it over long on for a six.
Kavem Hodge to Shadman Islam, Floated up, full and around off, Shadman Islam leans and tucks it to mid-wicket.
Kemar Roach to Shahadat Hossain, No run.
Kemar Roach to Shahadat Hossain, No run.
Kemar Roach to Shahadat Hossain, No run.
Kemar Roach to Shahadat Hossain, No run.
Kemar Roach to Shahadat Hossain, Massive shout from the bowler and the slips but turned down immediately.Â
Kemar Roach to Shahadat Hossain, No run.
Kavem Hodge to Shahadat Hossain, Aerial but safe! Dropped way too short, on off, Shahadat Hossain rocks on the back foot to pull it away but the ball stays a bit low and Shahadat ends up dragging it straighter. Gets more than distance on it but the ball clears the backtracking Roach at mid on for a single.
Kavem Hodge to Shahadat Hossain, Kavem Hodge with his left arm spin, bowls it slower through the air, turning away from the batter. Hossain drives it towards mid-off.Â
Kavem Hodge to Shahadat Hossain, No run.
Kavem Hodge to Shahadat Hossain, Short and turning away, on off, Shahadat Hossain rocks back and cuts it with the turn but straight to extra cover.
Kavem Hodge to Shahadat Hossain, No run.
Kavem Hodge to Shahadat Hossain, No run.
First look at spin as Kavem Hodge comes into the attack.
Kemar Roach to Shadman Islam, No run.
Kemar Roach to Shadman Islam, No run.
Kemar Roach to Shadman Islam, Missed out! Short and wide on off, there to be put away, Shadman Islam stands tall for the cut but picks out the man at cover-point.
Kemar Roach to Shadman Islam, Four!
Kemar Roach to Shadman Islam, On a good length, in the channel on off, Shadman Islam lets it go.
Kemar Roach to Shadman Islam, No run.
Drinks break!
Justin Greaves to Shahadat Hossain, A loud shout for LBW but that was clearly going down leg!
Justin Greaves to Shahadat Hossain, This curves back in, full and on off, Shahadat Hossain shows the full face of the bat and knocks it to mid off.
Justin Greaves to Shahadat Hossain, Fuller in length and gets that away shape, around off, Shahadat Hossain is happy to let that one go.
Justin Greaves to Shahadat Hossain, Shaping away in the corridor of off, on a nagging length, Shahadat Hossain leaves it alone.
Justin Greaves to Shahadat Hossain, Not close enough to make the batter play, on a nagging length, left alone by Shahadat Hossain.
Justin Greaves to Shahadat Hossain, Very full, around off, Shahadat Hossain jams it out on the off side.
Jayden Seales to Shadman Islam, On a back of a length, on off and middle, Shadman Islam rises with the bounce and stabs it down on the off side. Three maidens in a row for Seales.
Jayden Seales to Shadman Islam, Full and at the stumps, Shadman Islam pushes it to mid on.
Jayden Seales to Shadman Islam, No run.
Jayden Seales to Shadman Islam, No run.
Jayden Seales to Shadman Islam, No run.
Jayden Seales to Shadman Islam, No run.
Justin Greaves to Shahadat Hossain, No run.
Justin Greaves to Shahadat Hossain, No run.
Justin Greaves to Shahadat Hossain, No run.
Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, 1 run.
Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, No run.
Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, No run.
Jayden Seales to Shahadat Hossain, Another one that comes in off the wicket, on a length, Shahadat Hossain shoulders arms. Back-to-back maidens for Seales.
Jayden Seales to Shahadat Hossain, No run.
Jayden Seales to Shahadat Hossain, No run.
Jayden Seales to Shahadat Hossain, No run.
Jayden Seales to Shahadat Hossain, No run.
Jayden Seales to Shahadat Hossain, No run.
Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, No run.
Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, No run.
Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, No run.
Justin Greaves to Shahadat Hossain, 1 run.
Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, Full and outside off, angling in the batter, as Shadman Islam flicks it towards backward square leg for a single.Â
Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, No run.
Jayden Seales to Shahadat Hossain, This comes back in off the wicket, on a good length, closer to the off-stump line, Shahadat Hossain shoulders arms.
Jayden Seales to Shahadat Hossain, Banged in short, at 131.1 kph, well wide on off, Shahadat Hossain lets it go.
Jayden Seales to Shahadat Hossain, No run.
Jayden Seales to Shahadat Hossain, AGAIN. ANOTHER CHANCE GOES BEGGING!
Jayden Seales to Shahadat Hossain, Fuller and on length, swinging away through the air, Shahadat Hossain lets it through to the keeper.Â
Jayden Seales to Shahadat Hossain, No run.
Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, Too wide on off, on a length, Shadman Islam offers no shot again.
Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, In the channel on off, going across, on a length, left alone by Shadman Islam lets it go.
Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, No run.
Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, 2 runs.
Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, ! That might prove costly for the Windies.Â
Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, No run.
Jayden Seales to Shahadat Hossain, No run.
Jayden Seales to Shahadat Hossain, No run.
Jayden Seales to Shahadat Hossain, No run.
Jayden Seales to Shahadat Hossain, BEATEN! Flirting with danger is Shahadat Hossain.Â
Jayden Seales to Shahadat Hossain, Full and way wide, outside off, moves away through the air and off the wicket as well. Shahadat Hossain leaves it through to the keeper.Â
Jayden Seales to Shahadat Hossain, Shaping away, in the channel on off, on a length, left alone by Shahadat Hossain. It goes at ankle height to the keeper.
Jayden Seales returns to the attack. 3-1-2-0 so far for Seales.
Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, Very full and a hint of late shape back into the left-hander, Shadman Islam leans on and flicks it through mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, Full and attacking the stumps, Shadman Islam gets his bat out in front of the front pad and knocks it to mid off.
Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, No run.
Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, No run.
Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, Four!
Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, No run.
Justin Greaves comes on to bowl now, replacing Shamar Joseph.
Alzarri Joseph to Shahadat Hossain, No run.
Alzarri Joseph to Shadman Islam, Banged in short on middle, just moves away, Shadman Islam guides it towards cover as it comes a bit slow off the wicket.Â
Alzarri Joseph to Shahadat Hossain, Flicked away off the pads. Full and on the stumps, Shahadat Hossain leans on and flicks it towards back square for a single.Â
Alzarri Joseph to Shahadat Hossain, Full and on length, just outside off, inviting the drive. Hossain shoulders arms.Â
Alzarri Joseph to Shahadat Hossain, On a back of a length, on off, Shahadat Hossain gets on top of the bounce and dabs it down on the off side.
Alzarri Joseph to Shahadat Hossain, A bit too full, on off, Shahadat Hossain presses forward and eases the drive to the right of mid off for a couple of runs.
Shamar Joseph to Shadman Islam, Full and pushed across the batter, Shadman Islam goes for the drive but the bat turns in his hand and he miscues the drive back to the bowler.
Shamar Joseph to Shadman Islam, No run.
Shamar Joseph to Shadman Islam, 2 runs.
Shamar Joseph to Shadman Islam, No run.
Shamar Joseph to Shadman Islam, No run.
Shamar Joseph to Shadman Islam, 2 runs.
Alzarri Joseph to Shahadat Hossain, Banged in, on a back of a length, on off, Shahadat Hossain hops and rides the bounce to keep it out on the off side.
Alzarri Joseph to Shadman Islam, Fuller in length, at 139.6 kph, Shadman Islam lunges and taps it wide of cover for a run.
Alzarri Joseph to Shadman Islam, Curving back in, on off, on a back of a length, Shadman Islam stabs it down on the off side.
Alzarri Joseph to Shadman Islam, No run.
Alzarri Joseph to Shadman Islam, No run.
Alzarri Joseph to Shadman Islam, No run.
Shamar Joseph to Shahadat Hossain, No run.
Shamar Joseph to Shahadat Hossain, No run.
Shamar Joseph to Shahadat Hossain, Full and just around off, Shahadat Hossain goes on the front foot and defends towards cover.Â
Shamar Joseph to Shahadat Hossain, No run.
Shamar Joseph to Shahadat Hossain, Fuller again, just outside off, going away from the batter. Shahadat Hossain leaves it alone.Â
Shamar Joseph to Shahadat Hossain, BEATEN! Hoping for an edge there is Shamar Joseph. Full and on length, drawing the batter forward for the drive as Shahadat Hossain prods at it off the front foot and it just goes past the outside edge.Â
Drinks break! It's been an eventful first hour of play with the West Indies pacers testing the Bangladeshi batters. Kemar Roach has been the standout performer so far, consistently hitting good areas and troubling the batters. If not for a dropped catch by Alick Athanaze, Alzarri Joseph would have a wicket to his name as well. Barring that lapse in judgment when he was put down, Shadman Islam has looked solid and composed, holding one end firmly. For the visitors, the focus will be on weatherin
Alzarri Joseph to Shadman Islam, No run.
Alzarri Joseph to Shadman Islam, ! Flashed and flashed hard.Â
Alzarri Joseph to Shadman Islam, No run.
Alzarri Joseph to Shahadat Hossain, Leg bye.
Alzarri Joseph to Shadman Islam, Full and attacking the front pad, Shadman Islam gets his bat out in front and knocks it to the left of mid off for a run.
Alzarri Joseph to Shadman Islam, On a fullish length, a hint of shape back in, on off, Shadman Islam jams it out in front of cover.
Shamar Joseph to Shahadat Hossain, Does not make the batter play this time does Shamar, wide on off, on a fuller length, Shahadat Hossain makes an easy leave.
Shamar Joseph to Shahadat Hossain, Goes past the bat! Fuller and angling in, around off, Shahadat Hossain is half-forward to defend. The ball holds its line and zips past the outside edge.
Shamar Joseph to Shadman Islam, 1 run.
Shamar Joseph to Shadman Islam, No run.
Shamar Joseph to Shadman Islam, 2 runs.
Shamar Joseph to Shahadat Hossain, Leg bye.
Alzarri Joseph to Shadman Islam, ! Alick Athanaze puts it down!
Alzarri Joseph to Shadman Islam, NO BALL!
Alzarri Joseph to Shahadat Hossain, NO BALL! On a short of a length, going across, Shahadat Hossain waits on the back foot and punches it through covers for a couple of runs. Alzarri has overstepped by a long margin.
Alzarri Joseph to Shadman Islam, 2 runs.
Alzarri Joseph to Shadman Islam, At 134.2 kph, on a nagging length, on off, Shadman Islam gets on top of it and dabs it down towards backward point.
Alzarri Joseph to Shadman Islam, Angling across the batter, on a good length, Shadman Islam offers no shot.
Alzarri Joseph to Shadman Islam, No run.
Alzarri Joseph to Shadman Islam, No run.
Alzarri Joseph to Shadman Islam, No run.
Alzarri Joseph comes into the attack, replacing Shamar Joseph.
Kemar Roach to Shahadat Hossain, Coming from over the wicket to Shahadat Hossain, as he prods at it and the bounce takes him by surprise. Full and on the off stump, jags back in off the wicket and Shahadat Hossain wears it on the pads.Â
Kemar Roach to Shadman Islam, 1 run.
Kemar Roach to Shadman Islam, No run.
Kemar Roach to Shahadat Hossain, 1 run.
Kemar Roach to Shahadat Hossain, ! Edged away! Short and wide on off, there to be put away, Shahadat Hossain throws his hands at the delivery and it flies off a thickish outside edge. It goes over the slip cordon for a boundary.
Kemar Roach to Shadman Islam, This is on a back of the length, on off, Shadman Islam just jabs it off the back foot up and over mid-wicket. The ball plugs in the sluggish outfield and the batters collect three.
Shamar Joseph to Shadman Islam, 1 run.
Shamar Joseph to Shadman Islam, No run.
Shamar Joseph to Shadman Islam, No run.
Shamar Joseph to Shadman Islam, No run.
Shamar Joseph to Shadman Islam, 2 runs.
Shamar Joseph to Shadman Islam, No run.
Shamar Joseph comes into the attack as the first change, replacing Jayden Seales.
Kemar Roach to Shahadat Hossain, Very full from Roach, almost a yorker, at the off stump, Shahadat Hossain gets his bat down in time and digs it out to mid on.
Kemar Roach to Shahadat Hossain, Pitched up by Roach, on off, Shahadat Hossain shows the full face of the bat and firms the drive to mid on.
Shahadat Hossain is the new man in.
Kemar Roach to Mominul Haque, ! CAUGHT BEHIND! That was a stunning grab from Joshua Da Silva.Â
Kemar Roach to Mominul Haque, Another one floated up there by Roach, outside off, Mominul Haque offers no shot.
Kemar Roach to Shadman Islam, Angling into the pads, on a length, Shadman Islam flicks it off his pads down to deep fine leg for one.
Kemar Roach to Shadman Islam, A tempter from Roach, full and swinging away, inviting the drive, Shadman Islam lets it go.
Jayden Seales to Mominul Haque, No run.
Jayden Seales to Mominul Haque, No run.
Jayden Seales to Mominul Haque, No run.
Jayden Seales to Mominul Haque, No run.
Jayden Seales to Shadman Islam, 1 run.
Jayden Seales to Shadman Islam, Full and just around off, this one goes across. Shadman Islam shoulders arms.Â
Mominul Haque comes in at number 3.
Kemar Roach to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, ! c Joshua Da Silva b Kemar Roach.
Kemar Roach to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, No run.
Kemar Roach to Shadman Islam, Leg bye.
Kemar Roach to Shadman Islam, A bit too wide on off, fuller and shaping away, left alone by Shadman.
Kemar Roach to Shadman Islam, Bowls it on a back of a length, on off and middle, Shadman blocks it out off the back foot.
Kemar Roach to Shadman Islam, No run.
Jayden Seales to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, No run.
Jayden Seales to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, No run.
Jayden Seales to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, No run.
Jayden Seales to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, No run.
Jayden Seales to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, No run.
Jayden Seales to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Full and onto off stump, jags back in off the wicket, Hasan judges length immediately and goes forward to defend it back to the bowler.Â
Kemar Roach to Shadman Islam, Way fuller and outside off on fifth stump, Shadman Islam drives it elegantly towards cover for no run.Â
Kemar Roach to Shadman Islam, No run.
Kemar Roach to Shadman Islam, Fuller this time, as Shadman Islam pushes forward and defends it off the front foot towards cover.Â
Kemar Roach to Shadman Islam, No run.
Kemar Roach to Shadman Islam, 2 runs.
Kemar Roach to Shadman Islam, Slips it full from around the wicket, Shadman Islam makes the leave.
Jayden Seales to Shadman Islam, Too straight, down leg, on a short of a length, Shadman Islam gets inside the line and glances it down to deep fine leg for a run.
Jayden Seales to Shadman Islam, Fuller and on middle, Shadman Islam firms the drive back to the bowler.
Jayden Seales to Shadman Islam, No run.
Jayden Seales to Shadman Islam, No run.
Jayden Seales to Shadman Islam, No run.
Jayden Seales to Shadman Islam, Squared him up that one.Â
Who will bowl from the other end? It will be Jayden Seales.
Kemar Roach to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, 2 runs.
Kemar Roach to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, No run.
Kemar Roach to Shadman Islam, 1 run.
Kemar Roach to Shadman Islam, No run.
Kemar Roach to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, 1 run.
Kemar Roach to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, No run.
PITCH REPORT -Â Samuel Badree is near the deck. He mentions that the conditions have improved significantly, and we are now good to go. Mentions that the deck has a nice, even covering of grass, but there is a bit of patchiness at one end. He anticipates some uneven bounce due to this. Badree points out that out of the last 10 Tests played at this venue, only one match has ended in a draw. States that pacers have been dominant at this venue and with both sides having quality pace attacks, it wil
The skipper of the West Indies, Kraigg Brathwaite, has achieved a remarkable milestone by eclipsing Sir Garfield Sobers for the most consecutive Test appearances (86th Test in a row)Â for the West Indies. When asked about the achievement, he replies that he wants to inspire as many people as he can to play the sport.
The captain of Bangladesh, Mehidy Hasan says that they will bat first. Feels that this is a good wicket. Informs that they have made two changes with Shadman Islam coming in for Zakir Hasan and Nahid Rana replacing Shoriful Islam.
Bangladesh (Playing XI) - Mehidy Hasan(C), Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Shadman Islam, Mominul Haque, Shahadat Hossain, Litton Das, Jaker Ali, Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Nahid Rana.
West Indies (Playing XI) - Kraigg Brathwaite(C), Mikyle Louis, Keacy Carty, Kavem Hodge, Alick Athanaze, Justin Greaves, Joshua Da Silva(WK), Alzarri Joseph, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales, Shamar Joseph.Â