So, 129 seems like a below par total here but considering the nature of the pitch, Bangladesh are truly in the game. They will look for some quick breakthroughs at the start while the West Indies batters will look to a gritty stan. So, will the West Indies level the series or will Bangladesh win it? We shall find out soon. Chase coming up shortly...
The West Indies spinners dominated with Gudakesh Motie picking two wickets while Akeal Hosein and Roston Chase chipped in with one. The pacers, Alzarri Joseph and Obed McCoy chipped in with a wicket each.
So, Bangladesh end up with a below par, yet fightable total of 129 runs on the board! They got off to a precarious start in their innings, losing wickets consistently. Mehidy Hasan was the standout batter before the rain break, but fell in the 10th over, followed closely by Rishad Hossain in the 11th. At 62/5 in the 12th over, Bangladesh was in a difficult position when rain interrupted play. After the short break, Shamim Hossain stepped up for his side and played a quickfire knock of 35 runs
Romario Shepherd to Shamim Hossain, Lands it on off, Shamim Hossain lofts it over mid off for one. Bangladesh end their innings at 129/7!
Romario Shepherd to Shamim Hossain, 2 runs.
Romario Shepherd to Shamim Hossain, Wide! Pressure on the bowler now! Lands it way outside off, Shamim Hossain leaves.
Romario Shepherd to Shamim Hossain, MORE! Clever from Shamim Hossain! Length, on middle, Shamim Hossain shuffles across and paddles it over short fine for another boundary.
Romario Shepherd to Shamim Hossain, ! They will look to end well here! Fuller one, on off, Shamim Hossain lofts it over extra covers. Rovman Powell moves to his right to stop it but the misfield results in a boundary.
Romario Shepherd to Tanzim Hasan Sakib, 1 run.
Romario Shepherd to Shamim Hossain, Fuller one, on off, Shamim Hossain drills it towards long off for one.
Romario Shepherd to Shamim Hossain, Wide! Lands it way outside off, Shamim Hossain looks to slap it but misses.
Obed McCoy to Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Too full, on off, Shakib digs it to the cover fielder.
Obed McCoy to Shamim Hossain, Back of a length, on off, Hossain pulls it to mid-wicket for one.
Obed McCoy to Shamim Hossain, ! Up and over! Touch short and on off, Hossain stays in his crease and pulls it elegantly over mid-wicket for a biggie.
Obed McCoy to Shamim Hossain, Length, on off, Hossain drives it to covers for a brace.
Obed McCoy to Shamim Hossain, Lands it on middle, Hossain flicks it to the fielder at square leg.
Obed McCoy to Shamim Hossain, Full, on off, Hossain knocks it down the ground for a brace.
Alzarri Joseph to Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Length, on off, Shakib lifts it over the bowler's head for a brace.
Alzarri Joseph to Tanzim Hasan Sakib, ! Shot! On a length and on off, Shakib hangs back and pulls it over short mid-wicket for a boundary. Hundred up for the Bangladesh side!
Alzarri Joseph to Tanzim Hasan Sakib, No run.
Alzarri Joseph to Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Touch short and outside off, Shakib looks to flick it but misses again.
Alzarri Joseph to Tanzim Hasan Sakib, No run.
Alzarri Joseph to Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Back of a length, outside off, Shakib looks to loft it but misses.
Obed McCoy to Shamim Hossain, ! All the way! This will ease some pressure! Full, on off, Hossain shuffles across and flicks it magnificently over backward square leg for a biggie.
Obed McCoy to Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Length, on off, Shakib taps it to covers for one.
Obed McCoy to Shamim Hossain, Short, on off, Hossain pulls it to mid-wicket for one.
Obed McCoy to Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Full, on off, Shakib looks to loft it but edges it to third man for one.
Obed McCoy to Tanzim Hasan Sakib, No run.
Tanzim Hasan Sakib walks in.
Obed McCoy to Jaker Ali, ! c Rovman Powell b Obed McCoy.
Obed McCoy to Shamim Hossain, Two wides! Lands it down leg, Hossain misses his flick. The keeper fails to collect it as they collect a single.
Alzarri Joseph to Shamim Hossain, Short, on off, Hossain guides it to point for one.
Alzarri Joseph to Jaker Ali, Length, down leg, Jaker Ali looks to flick it but the ball brushes his pads and lobs towards short fine. They cross.
Alzarri Joseph to Shamim Hossain, Lands it on off, Hossain pulls it through mid-wicket for one.
Alzarri Joseph to Shamim Hossain, Short, on off, Hossain looks to pull it but misses.
Alzarri Joseph to Shamim Hossain, On a length and on off, Hossain drives it through covers for a brace.
Alzarri Joseph to Jaker Ali, Lands it on off, Jaker Ali taps it to covers for a quick single.
Gudakesh Motie to Jaker Ali, Short, on off, Jaker Ali pulls it to mid-wicket for one.
Gudakesh Motie to Jaker Ali, No run.
Gudakesh Motie to Jaker Ali, Six!
Gudakesh Motie to Shamim Hossain, 1 run.
Shamim Hossain walks in.
Gudakesh Motie to Mahedi Hasan, ! TIMBER! Mahedi Hasan departs and Bangladesh are in deep trouble now! Quicker one, on leg, Mahedi Hasan shuffles across to sweep it but misses it completely as the ball hits the leg pole. Mahedi Hasan makes his way back into the hut.
Gudakesh Motie to Jaker Ali, Short, on off, Jaker Ali tucks it to mid-wicket for one.
Romario Shepherd to Jaker Ali, Length, outside off, Jaker Ali punches it through point for one.
Romario Shepherd to Mahedi Hasan, Full, on off, Mahedi Hasan flicks it to square leg for one.
Romario Shepherd to Mahedi Hasan, Back of a length, on off, Mahedi Hasan blocks it back.
Romario Shepherd to Jaker Ali, Bowls it on off, Jaker Ali cuts it to backward point for one.
Romario Shepherd to Jaker Ali, Too full, on off, Jaker Ali blocks it back.
Romario Shepherd to Mahedi Hasan, Short, on off, Mahedi Hasan punches it to backward point for one.
Gudakesh Motie to Jaker Ali, Full, on off, Jaker Ali blocks it back to the bowler.
Gudakesh Motie to Mahedi Hasan, Short, on off, Mahedi Hasan knocks it down the ground for one.
Gudakesh Motie to Jaker Ali, Bowls it on off, Jaker Ali tucks it to mid-wicket for one.
Gudakesh Motie to Mahedi Hasan, Lands it on middle, Mahedi Hasan tucks it to mid on for one.
Gudakesh Motie to Mahedi Hasan, Short, on off, Mahedi Hasan punches it through point for a brace.
Gudakesh Motie to Mahedi Hasan, Fuller one, on off, Mahedi Hasan blocks it back.
Obed McCoy to Jaker Ali, Full, on off, Jaker Ali drives it to the fielder at covers.
We are all set to start again. The umpires and the players are out in the middle. Mahedi Hasan and Jaker Ali will resume their innings. Obed McCoy to finish his over. Let's go...
Update 1.08 am GMT - Good news! The rain has stopped and the covers are coming off slowly. Not long before we start again. So the news for the center is that the play is set to resume at 1.25 am GMT. Stay tuned.
Update 1.02 am GMT - It has started to rain here again and the umpires call for covers. Its a bit hard this time. Let's hope this goes away soon as well.
Obed McCoy to Jaker Ali, ! Well played! Short, on leg, Jaker Ali pulls it just over the leaping fielder at short fine for a boundary.
Obed McCoy to Mahedi Hasan, Short, on middle, Mahedi Hasan tucks it to mid-wicket for one.
Obed McCoy to Mahedi Hasan, ! Well played! Short, on middle and leg, Mahedi Hasan hangs back and pulls it over short fine for a boundary. They need more of these!
Obed McCoy to Mahedi Hasan, No run.
Obed McCoy to Jaker Ali, Short, on middle, Jaker Ali turns it to mid-wicket for one.
Mahedi Hasan walks in next.
Gudakesh Motie to Rishad Hossain, ! b Gudakesh Motie.
Gudakesh Motie to Jaker Ali, Lands it on middle and leg, Jaker Ali turns it to square leg for one more.
Gudakesh Motie to Rishad Hossain, Full again, this is flicked towards mid-wicket for one.
Gudakesh Motie to Rishad Hossain, Four!
Gudakesh Motie to Rishad Hossain, Full, on off, Rishad Hossain blocks it to covers.
Gudakesh Motie to Jaker Ali, 1 run.
Alzarri Joseph to Mehidy Hasan, ! c Brandon King b Alzarri Joseph.
Who walks out?
Alzarri Joseph to Mehidy Hasan, Short, on off, Mehidy Hasan moves forward to loft it but gets beaten.
Alzarri Joseph to Mehidy Hasan, Length, angling in, Mehidy Hasan blocks it back.
Alzarri Joseph to Mehidy Hasan, ! A much needed boundary for Bangladesh! Short, outside the, Mehidy Hasan hangs back and guides it through short third for a boundary.
Alzarri Joseph to Jaker Ali, Back of a length, outside off, Jaker Ali guides it to short third for one.
Alzarri Joseph to Jaker Ali, Length, on off, Jaker Ali blocks it back.
Gudakesh Motie to Mehidy Hasan, Too full, on off, Mehidy Hasan eases it to the cover fielder.
Gudakesh Motie to Jaker Ali, Lands it on off, Jaker Ali pushes it to covers for one.
Gudakesh Motie to Mehidy Hasan, ! run out (Alzarri Joseph / Andre Fletcher).
Jaker Ali walks in.
Gudakesh Motie to Soumya Sarkar, Short, on off, Soumya Sarkar tucks it to mid-wicket for one.
Gudakesh Motie to Mehidy Hasan, Dropped! A bit difficult though! Full, on off, Mehidy Hasan slogs. It carries and lands Just short of the fielder who makes a diving attempt. Single taken.
Gudakesh Motie to Soumya Sarkar, Bowls it on off, Soumya Sarkar eases it to point for one.
Alzarri Joseph to Mehidy Hasan, Short, on off, Mehidy Hasan leaves it alone.
Alzarri Joseph to Mehidy Hasan, Full, on off, Mehidy Hasan flicks it to the mid-wicket fielder.
Alzarri Joseph to Mehidy Hasan, 2 runs.
Alzarri Joseph to Mehidy Hasan, Dropped! A tough one though! Full, on off, Mehidy Hasan swings hard. The ball goes high up between long on and long off. The fielder runs to his left and makes a diving effort but misses. Two taken.
Alzarri Joseph to Mehidy Hasan, Too full, on off, Mehidy Hasan taps it to the cover fielder.
Alzarri Joseph to Soumya Sarkar, On a length, on off, Soumya Sarkar taps it to covers for one.
Akeal Hosein to Soumya Sarkar, Lands it on middle, Soumya Sarkar flicks it to mid on for one.
Akeal Hosein to Soumya Sarkar, Lands it down leg, Soumya Sarkar flicks it to the fielder at short fine.
Akeal Hosein to Mehidy Hasan, Fuller one, on middle, Mehidy Hasan flicks it to mid on for one.
Akeal Hosein to Mehidy Hasan, Full, on off, Mehidy Hasan pushes it to covers. He wanted a single but was sent back in time.
Akeal Hosein to Mehidy Hasan, Full, on middle, Mehidy Hasan taps it back to the bowler.
Akeal Hosein to Mehidy Hasan, Short, on middle, Mehidy Hasan blocks it to mid on.
Roston Chase to Soumya Sarkar, Short, outside off, Soumya Sarkar looks to block it but misses.
Roston Chase to Mehidy Hasan, Lands it on middle, Mehidy Hasan moves forward and lifts it over mid on for just a single.
Roston Chase to Mehidy Hasan, ! Shot! Short, on off, Mehidy Hasan rocks back and cuts it late and through backward point for a boundary.Â
Roston Chase to Soumya Sarkar, Full, on middle, Soumya Sarkar turns it to mid-wicket for one.
Roston Chase to Soumya Sarkar, Bowls it down leg, Soumya Sarkar looks to slog it but gets a blow on his pads.
Roston Chase to Soumya Sarkar, Full, on off, Soumya Sarkar taps it to point.
Akeal Hosein to Mehidy Hasan, ! Well played! Short, angling in, Mehidy Hasan hangs back and cuts it late through backward point for a boundary.
Akeal Hosein to Mehidy Hasan, Short, on off, Mehidy Hasan punches it to mid off.
Akeal Hosein to Mehidy Hasan, Full, on off, Mehidy Hasan taps it to covers.
Akeal Hosein to Mehidy Hasan, No run.
Akeal Hosein to Mehidy Hasan, ! It goes all the way! Fuller one, on off, Mehidy Hasan gets low and slogs it magnificently over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.
Akeal Hosein to Mehidy Hasan, Lands it on off, Mehidy Hasan flicks it to mid on.
Akeal Hosein to Mehidy Hasan, Wide! Down the leg side, Mehidy Hasan looks to flick it but misses.
Roston Chase to Soumya Sarkar, Full, outside off, Soumya Sarkar looks to reverse sweep it but misses.
Roston Chase to Soumya Sarkar, Bowls it on leg, Soumya Sarkar blocks it back.
Roston Chase to Mehidy Hasan, Lands it on middle, Mehidy Hasan tucks it to mid-wicket for one.
Mehidy Hasan walks in.
Roston Chase to Tanzid Hasan, ! b Roston Chase.
Roston Chase to Soumya Sarkar, Full, on middle and leg, Soumya Sarkar flicks it to square leg for one.
Roston Chase to Soumya Sarkar, Short, outside off, Soumya Sarkar looks to block it but misses.
Oh, it has started to rain here! Just seems to be a passing shower as the groundsmen get the covers on. And the covers are off again in a flash. We are all set to start again.
Akeal Hosein to Tanzid Hasan, Full, on middle, Tanzid Hasan drives it to covers for a brace.
Akeal Hosein to Tanzid Hasan, Bowls it on off, Tanzid Hasan taps it to covers.
Akeal Hosein to Tanzid Hasan, Full, on off, Tanzid Hasan blocks it to short covers.
Tanzid Hasan walks in.
Akeal Hosein to Litton Das, ! st Andre Fletcher b Akeal Hosein.
Akeal Hosein to Litton Das, Another one outside off, Litton Das looks to slog it but gets beaten.
Akeal Hosein to Litton Das, Short, outside off, Litton Das looks to play at it but misses.
Romario Shepherd to Litton Das, Full again, on middle, Litton Das flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
Romario Shepherd to Soumya Sarkar, 1 run.
Romario Shepherd to Soumya Sarkar, Four!
Romario Shepherd to Soumya Sarkar, On a length, just outside off, Soumya Sarkar looks to drive it but gets beaten.
Romario Shepherd to Litton Das, 1 run.
Romario Shepherd to Litton Das, Full, wide outside off, Litton Das looks to slap it but misses.
Akeal Hosein to Soumya Sarkar, Full, on off, Soumya Sarkar blocks it to covers.
Akeal Hosein to Soumya Sarkar, Beauty! Full, outside off and it turns away, Soumya Sarkar looks to block it but gets beaten all ends up!
Akeal Hosein to Litton Das, Too full, on middle, Litton Das flicks it to the mid-wicket region for one.
Akeal Hosein to Litton Das, No run.
Akeal Hosein to Litton Das, Lands it on middle, Litton Das blocks it back.
Akeal Hosein to Litton Das, No run.
We are all set for the game to begin! The umpires and the players are out in the middle. Litton Das and Soumya Sarkar are the two openers for the Bangladesh side. Akeal Hosein has the new ball in hand and is raring to go. Let's play...
Litton Das, the skipper of Bangladesh, says that they would have chosen to bat first, referencing their previous success in restricting the opposition after batting. He expresses the importance of teamwork and says that it was a new day where they needed to perform well for a favorable outcome. Ends by saying that they will look to win this game and the series.
West Indies (Unchanged Playing XI) - Brandon King, Johnson Charles, Nicholas Pooran, Roston Chase, Andre Fletcher, Rovman Powell (C), Romario Shepherd, Gudakesh Motie, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Obed McCoy.
Rovman Powell, the skipper of West Indies, says they will bowl first, noting that the pitch appeared to be in better condition than the previous night, giving them a good chance to level the series. Says that after a solid training session the day before, they are prepared for the challenge ahead. Ends by saying that they will bounce back in todayâs match and that they are going with the same side.
Bangladesh (Playing XI) - Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Litton Das (C)(WK), Jaker Ali, Mahedi Hasan, Shamim Hossain, Mehidy Hasan, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Rishad Hossain.
TOSS - West Indies have won the toss and will BOWL first.
... THE RUN CHASE ...
So, 129 seems like a below par total here but considering the nature of the pitch, Bangladesh are truly in the game. They will look for some quick breakthroughs at the start while the West Indies batters will look to a gritty stan. So, will the West Indies level the series or will Bangladesh win it? We shall find out soon. Chase coming up shortly...
The West Indies spinners dominated with Gudakesh Motie picking two wickets while Akeal Hosein and Roston Chase chipped in with one. The pacers, Alzarri Joseph and Obed McCoy chipped in with a wicket each.
So, Bangladesh end up with a below par, yet fightable total of 129 runs on the board! They got off to a precarious start in their innings, losing wickets consistently. Mehidy Hasan was the standout batter before the rain break, but fell in the 10th over, followed closely by Rishad Hossain in the 11th. At 62/5 in the 12th over, Bangladesh was in a difficult position when rain interrupted play. After the short break, Shamim Hossain stepped up for his side and played a quickfire knock of 35 runs
Romario Shepherd to Shamim Hossain, Lands it on off, Shamim Hossain lofts it over mid off for one. Bangladesh end their innings at 129/7!
Romario Shepherd to Shamim Hossain, 2 runs.
Romario Shepherd to Shamim Hossain, Wide! Pressure on the bowler now! Lands it way outside off, Shamim Hossain leaves.
Romario Shepherd to Shamim Hossain, MORE! Clever from Shamim Hossain! Length, on middle, Shamim Hossain shuffles across and paddles it over short fine for another boundary.
Romario Shepherd to Shamim Hossain, ! They will look to end well here! Fuller one, on off, Shamim Hossain lofts it over extra covers. Rovman Powell moves to his right to stop it but the misfield results in a boundary.
Romario Shepherd to Tanzim Hasan Sakib, 1 run.
Romario Shepherd to Shamim Hossain, Fuller one, on off, Shamim Hossain drills it towards long off for one.
Romario Shepherd to Shamim Hossain, Wide! Lands it way outside off, Shamim Hossain looks to slap it but misses.
Obed McCoy to Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Too full, on off, Shakib digs it to the cover fielder.
Obed McCoy to Shamim Hossain, Back of a length, on off, Hossain pulls it to mid-wicket for one.
Obed McCoy to Shamim Hossain, ! Up and over! Touch short and on off, Hossain stays in his crease and pulls it elegantly over mid-wicket for a biggie.
Obed McCoy to Shamim Hossain, Length, on off, Hossain drives it to covers for a brace.
Obed McCoy to Shamim Hossain, Lands it on middle, Hossain flicks it to the fielder at square leg.
Obed McCoy to Shamim Hossain, Full, on off, Hossain knocks it down the ground for a brace.
Alzarri Joseph to Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Length, on off, Shakib lifts it over the bowler's head for a brace.
Alzarri Joseph to Tanzim Hasan Sakib, ! Shot! On a length and on off, Shakib hangs back and pulls it over short mid-wicket for a boundary. Hundred up for the Bangladesh side!
Alzarri Joseph to Tanzim Hasan Sakib, No run.
Alzarri Joseph to Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Touch short and outside off, Shakib looks to flick it but misses again.
Alzarri Joseph to Tanzim Hasan Sakib, No run.
Alzarri Joseph to Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Back of a length, outside off, Shakib looks to loft it but misses.
Obed McCoy to Shamim Hossain, ! All the way! This will ease some pressure! Full, on off, Hossain shuffles across and flicks it magnificently over backward square leg for a biggie.
Obed McCoy to Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Length, on off, Shakib taps it to covers for one.
Obed McCoy to Shamim Hossain, Short, on off, Hossain pulls it to mid-wicket for one.
Obed McCoy to Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Full, on off, Shakib looks to loft it but edges it to third man for one.
Obed McCoy to Tanzim Hasan Sakib, No run.
Tanzim Hasan Sakib walks in.
Obed McCoy to Jaker Ali, ! c Rovman Powell b Obed McCoy.
Obed McCoy to Shamim Hossain, Two wides! Lands it down leg, Hossain misses his flick. The keeper fails to collect it as they collect a single.
Alzarri Joseph to Shamim Hossain, Short, on off, Hossain guides it to point for one.
Alzarri Joseph to Jaker Ali, Length, down leg, Jaker Ali looks to flick it but the ball brushes his pads and lobs towards short fine. They cross.
Alzarri Joseph to Shamim Hossain, Lands it on off, Hossain pulls it through mid-wicket for one.
Alzarri Joseph to Shamim Hossain, Short, on off, Hossain looks to pull it but misses.
Alzarri Joseph to Shamim Hossain, On a length and on off, Hossain drives it through covers for a brace.
Alzarri Joseph to Jaker Ali, Lands it on off, Jaker Ali taps it to covers for a quick single.
Gudakesh Motie to Jaker Ali, Short, on off, Jaker Ali pulls it to mid-wicket for one.
Gudakesh Motie to Jaker Ali, No run.
Gudakesh Motie to Jaker Ali, Six!
Gudakesh Motie to Shamim Hossain, 1 run.
Shamim Hossain walks in.
Gudakesh Motie to Mahedi Hasan, ! TIMBER! Mahedi Hasan departs and Bangladesh are in deep trouble now! Quicker one, on leg, Mahedi Hasan shuffles across to sweep it but misses it completely as the ball hits the leg pole. Mahedi Hasan makes his way back into the hut.
Gudakesh Motie to Jaker Ali, Short, on off, Jaker Ali tucks it to mid-wicket for one.
Romario Shepherd to Jaker Ali, Length, outside off, Jaker Ali punches it through point for one.
Romario Shepherd to Mahedi Hasan, Full, on off, Mahedi Hasan flicks it to square leg for one.
Romario Shepherd to Mahedi Hasan, Back of a length, on off, Mahedi Hasan blocks it back.
Romario Shepherd to Jaker Ali, Bowls it on off, Jaker Ali cuts it to backward point for one.
Romario Shepherd to Jaker Ali, Too full, on off, Jaker Ali blocks it back.
Romario Shepherd to Mahedi Hasan, Short, on off, Mahedi Hasan punches it to backward point for one.
Gudakesh Motie to Jaker Ali, Full, on off, Jaker Ali blocks it back to the bowler.
Gudakesh Motie to Mahedi Hasan, Short, on off, Mahedi Hasan knocks it down the ground for one.
Gudakesh Motie to Jaker Ali, Bowls it on off, Jaker Ali tucks it to mid-wicket for one.
Gudakesh Motie to Mahedi Hasan, Lands it on middle, Mahedi Hasan tucks it to mid on for one.
Gudakesh Motie to Mahedi Hasan, Short, on off, Mahedi Hasan punches it through point for a brace.
Gudakesh Motie to Mahedi Hasan, Fuller one, on off, Mahedi Hasan blocks it back.
Obed McCoy to Jaker Ali, Full, on off, Jaker Ali drives it to the fielder at covers.
We are all set to start again. The umpires and the players are out in the middle. Mahedi Hasan and Jaker Ali will resume their innings. Obed McCoy to finish his over. Let's go...
Update 1.08 am GMT - Good news! The rain has stopped and the covers are coming off slowly. Not long before we start again. So the news for the center is that the play is set to resume at 1.25 am GMT. Stay tuned.
Update 1.02 am GMT - It has started to rain here again and the umpires call for covers. Its a bit hard this time. Let's hope this goes away soon as well.
Obed McCoy to Jaker Ali, ! Well played! Short, on leg, Jaker Ali pulls it just over the leaping fielder at short fine for a boundary.
Obed McCoy to Mahedi Hasan, Short, on middle, Mahedi Hasan tucks it to mid-wicket for one.
Obed McCoy to Mahedi Hasan, ! Well played! Short, on middle and leg, Mahedi Hasan hangs back and pulls it over short fine for a boundary. They need more of these!
Obed McCoy to Mahedi Hasan, No run.
Obed McCoy to Jaker Ali, Short, on middle, Jaker Ali turns it to mid-wicket for one.
Mahedi Hasan walks in next.
Gudakesh Motie to Rishad Hossain, ! b Gudakesh Motie.
Gudakesh Motie to Jaker Ali, Lands it on middle and leg, Jaker Ali turns it to square leg for one more.
Gudakesh Motie to Rishad Hossain, Full again, this is flicked towards mid-wicket for one.
Gudakesh Motie to Rishad Hossain, Four!
Gudakesh Motie to Rishad Hossain, Full, on off, Rishad Hossain blocks it to covers.
Gudakesh Motie to Jaker Ali, 1 run.
Alzarri Joseph to Mehidy Hasan, ! c Brandon King b Alzarri Joseph.
Who walks out?
Alzarri Joseph to Mehidy Hasan, Short, on off, Mehidy Hasan moves forward to loft it but gets beaten.
Alzarri Joseph to Mehidy Hasan, Length, angling in, Mehidy Hasan blocks it back.
Alzarri Joseph to Mehidy Hasan, ! A much needed boundary for Bangladesh! Short, outside the, Mehidy Hasan hangs back and guides it through short third for a boundary.
Alzarri Joseph to Jaker Ali, Back of a length, outside off, Jaker Ali guides it to short third for one.
Alzarri Joseph to Jaker Ali, Length, on off, Jaker Ali blocks it back.
Gudakesh Motie to Mehidy Hasan, Too full, on off, Mehidy Hasan eases it to the cover fielder.
Gudakesh Motie to Jaker Ali, Lands it on off, Jaker Ali pushes it to covers for one.
Gudakesh Motie to Mehidy Hasan, ! run out (Alzarri Joseph / Andre Fletcher).
Jaker Ali walks in.
Gudakesh Motie to Soumya Sarkar, Short, on off, Soumya Sarkar tucks it to mid-wicket for one.
Gudakesh Motie to Mehidy Hasan, Dropped! A bit difficult though! Full, on off, Mehidy Hasan slogs. It carries and lands Just short of the fielder who makes a diving attempt. Single taken.
Gudakesh Motie to Soumya Sarkar, Bowls it on off, Soumya Sarkar eases it to point for one.
Alzarri Joseph to Mehidy Hasan, Short, on off, Mehidy Hasan leaves it alone.
Alzarri Joseph to Mehidy Hasan, Full, on off, Mehidy Hasan flicks it to the mid-wicket fielder.
Alzarri Joseph to Mehidy Hasan, 2 runs.
Alzarri Joseph to Mehidy Hasan, Dropped! A tough one though! Full, on off, Mehidy Hasan swings hard. The ball goes high up between long on and long off. The fielder runs to his left and makes a diving effort but misses. Two taken.
Alzarri Joseph to Mehidy Hasan, Too full, on off, Mehidy Hasan taps it to the cover fielder.
Alzarri Joseph to Soumya Sarkar, On a length, on off, Soumya Sarkar taps it to covers for one.
Akeal Hosein to Soumya Sarkar, Lands it on middle, Soumya Sarkar flicks it to mid on for one.
Akeal Hosein to Soumya Sarkar, Lands it down leg, Soumya Sarkar flicks it to the fielder at short fine.
Akeal Hosein to Mehidy Hasan, Fuller one, on middle, Mehidy Hasan flicks it to mid on for one.
Akeal Hosein to Mehidy Hasan, Full, on off, Mehidy Hasan pushes it to covers. He wanted a single but was sent back in time.
Akeal Hosein to Mehidy Hasan, Full, on middle, Mehidy Hasan taps it back to the bowler.
Akeal Hosein to Mehidy Hasan, Short, on middle, Mehidy Hasan blocks it to mid on.
Roston Chase to Soumya Sarkar, Short, outside off, Soumya Sarkar looks to block it but misses.
Roston Chase to Mehidy Hasan, Lands it on middle, Mehidy Hasan moves forward and lifts it over mid on for just a single.
Roston Chase to Mehidy Hasan, ! Shot! Short, on off, Mehidy Hasan rocks back and cuts it late and through backward point for a boundary.Â
Roston Chase to Soumya Sarkar, Full, on middle, Soumya Sarkar turns it to mid-wicket for one.
Roston Chase to Soumya Sarkar, Bowls it down leg, Soumya Sarkar looks to slog it but gets a blow on his pads.
Roston Chase to Soumya Sarkar, Full, on off, Soumya Sarkar taps it to point.
Akeal Hosein to Mehidy Hasan, ! Well played! Short, angling in, Mehidy Hasan hangs back and cuts it late through backward point for a boundary.
Akeal Hosein to Mehidy Hasan, Short, on off, Mehidy Hasan punches it to mid off.
Akeal Hosein to Mehidy Hasan, Full, on off, Mehidy Hasan taps it to covers.
Akeal Hosein to Mehidy Hasan, No run.
Akeal Hosein to Mehidy Hasan, ! It goes all the way! Fuller one, on off, Mehidy Hasan gets low and slogs it magnificently over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.
Akeal Hosein to Mehidy Hasan, Lands it on off, Mehidy Hasan flicks it to mid on.
Akeal Hosein to Mehidy Hasan, Wide! Down the leg side, Mehidy Hasan looks to flick it but misses.
Roston Chase to Soumya Sarkar, Full, outside off, Soumya Sarkar looks to reverse sweep it but misses.
Roston Chase to Soumya Sarkar, Bowls it on leg, Soumya Sarkar blocks it back.
Roston Chase to Mehidy Hasan, Lands it on middle, Mehidy Hasan tucks it to mid-wicket for one.
Mehidy Hasan walks in.
Roston Chase to Tanzid Hasan, ! b Roston Chase.
Roston Chase to Soumya Sarkar, Full, on middle and leg, Soumya Sarkar flicks it to square leg for one.
Roston Chase to Soumya Sarkar, Short, outside off, Soumya Sarkar looks to block it but misses.
Oh, it has started to rain here! Just seems to be a passing shower as the groundsmen get the covers on. And the covers are off again in a flash. We are all set to start again.
Akeal Hosein to Tanzid Hasan, Full, on middle, Tanzid Hasan drives it to covers for a brace.
Akeal Hosein to Tanzid Hasan, Bowls it on off, Tanzid Hasan taps it to covers.
Akeal Hosein to Tanzid Hasan, Full, on off, Tanzid Hasan blocks it to short covers.
Tanzid Hasan walks in.
Akeal Hosein to Litton Das, ! st Andre Fletcher b Akeal Hosein.
Akeal Hosein to Litton Das, Another one outside off, Litton Das looks to slog it but gets beaten.
Akeal Hosein to Litton Das, Short, outside off, Litton Das looks to play at it but misses.
Romario Shepherd to Litton Das, Full again, on middle, Litton Das flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
Romario Shepherd to Soumya Sarkar, 1 run.
Romario Shepherd to Soumya Sarkar, Four!
Romario Shepherd to Soumya Sarkar, On a length, just outside off, Soumya Sarkar looks to drive it but gets beaten.
Romario Shepherd to Litton Das, 1 run.
Romario Shepherd to Litton Das, Full, wide outside off, Litton Das looks to slap it but misses.
Akeal Hosein to Soumya Sarkar, Full, on off, Soumya Sarkar blocks it to covers.
Akeal Hosein to Soumya Sarkar, Beauty! Full, outside off and it turns away, Soumya Sarkar looks to block it but gets beaten all ends up!
Akeal Hosein to Litton Das, Too full, on middle, Litton Das flicks it to the mid-wicket region for one.
Akeal Hosein to Litton Das, No run.
Akeal Hosein to Litton Das, Lands it on middle, Litton Das blocks it back.
Akeal Hosein to Litton Das, No run.
We are all set for the game to begin! The umpires and the players are out in the middle. Litton Das and Soumya Sarkar are the two openers for the Bangladesh side. Akeal Hosein has the new ball in hand and is raring to go. Let's play...
Litton Das, the skipper of Bangladesh, says that they would have chosen to bat first, referencing their previous success in restricting the opposition after batting. He expresses the importance of teamwork and says that it was a new day where they needed to perform well for a favorable outcome. Ends by saying that they will look to win this game and the series.
West Indies (Unchanged Playing XI) - Brandon King, Johnson Charles, Nicholas Pooran, Roston Chase, Andre Fletcher, Rovman Powell (C), Romario Shepherd, Gudakesh Motie, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Obed McCoy.
Rovman Powell, the skipper of West Indies, says they will bowl first, noting that the pitch appeared to be in better condition than the previous night, giving them a good chance to level the series. Says that after a solid training session the day before, they are prepared for the challenge ahead. Ends by saying that they will bounce back in todayâs match and that they are going with the same side.
Bangladesh (Playing XI) - Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Litton Das (C)(WK), Jaker Ali, Mahedi Hasan, Shamim Hossain, Mehidy Hasan, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Rishad Hossain.
TOSS - West Indies have won the toss and will BOWL first.
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West Indies
102/10(18.3 Overs)
... THE RUN CHASE ...
So, 129 seems like a below par total here but considering the nature of the pitch, Bangladesh are truly in the game. They will look for some quick breakthroughs at the start while the West Indies batters will look to a gritty stan. So, will the West Indies level the series or will Bangladesh win it? We shall find out soon. Chase coming up shortly...
The West Indies spinners dominated with Gudakesh Motie picking two wickets while Akeal Hosein and Roston Chase chipped in with one. The pacers, Alzarri Joseph and Obed McCoy chipped in with a wicket each.
So, Bangladesh end up with a below par, yet fightable total of 129 runs on the board! They got off to a precarious start in their innings, losing wickets consistently. Mehidy Hasan was the standout batter before the rain break, but fell in the 10th over, followed closely by Rishad Hossain in the 11th. At 62/5 in the 12th over, Bangladesh was in a difficult position when rain interrupted play. After the short break, Shamim Hossain stepped up for his side and played a quickfire knock of 35 runs
Romario Shepherd to Shamim Hossain, Lands it on off, Shamim Hossain lofts it over mid off for one. Bangladesh end their innings at 129/7!
Romario Shepherd to Shamim Hossain, 2 runs.
Romario Shepherd to Shamim Hossain, Wide! Pressure on the bowler now! Lands it way outside off, Shamim Hossain leaves.
Romario Shepherd to Shamim Hossain, MORE! Clever from Shamim Hossain! Length, on middle, Shamim Hossain shuffles across and paddles it over short fine for another boundary.
Romario Shepherd to Shamim Hossain, ! They will look to end well here! Fuller one, on off, Shamim Hossain lofts it over extra covers. Rovman Powell moves to his right to stop it but the misfield results in a boundary.
Romario Shepherd to Tanzim Hasan Sakib, 1 run.
Romario Shepherd to Shamim Hossain, Fuller one, on off, Shamim Hossain drills it towards long off for one.
Romario Shepherd to Shamim Hossain, Wide! Lands it way outside off, Shamim Hossain looks to slap it but misses.
Obed McCoy to Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Too full, on off, Shakib digs it to the cover fielder.
Obed McCoy to Shamim Hossain, Back of a length, on off, Hossain pulls it to mid-wicket for one.
Obed McCoy to Shamim Hossain, ! Up and over! Touch short and on off, Hossain stays in his crease and pulls it elegantly over mid-wicket for a biggie.
Obed McCoy to Shamim Hossain, Length, on off, Hossain drives it to covers for a brace.
Obed McCoy to Shamim Hossain, Lands it on middle, Hossain flicks it to the fielder at square leg.
Obed McCoy to Shamim Hossain, Full, on off, Hossain knocks it down the ground for a brace.
Alzarri Joseph to Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Length, on off, Shakib lifts it over the bowler's head for a brace.
Alzarri Joseph to Tanzim Hasan Sakib, ! Shot! On a length and on off, Shakib hangs back and pulls it over short mid-wicket for a boundary. Hundred up for the Bangladesh side!
Alzarri Joseph to Tanzim Hasan Sakib, No run.
Alzarri Joseph to Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Touch short and outside off, Shakib looks to flick it but misses again.
Alzarri Joseph to Tanzim Hasan Sakib, No run.
Alzarri Joseph to Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Back of a length, outside off, Shakib looks to loft it but misses.
Obed McCoy to Shamim Hossain, ! All the way! This will ease some pressure! Full, on off, Hossain shuffles across and flicks it magnificently over backward square leg for a biggie.
Obed McCoy to Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Length, on off, Shakib taps it to covers for one.
Obed McCoy to Shamim Hossain, Short, on off, Hossain pulls it to mid-wicket for one.
Obed McCoy to Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Full, on off, Shakib looks to loft it but edges it to third man for one.
Obed McCoy to Tanzim Hasan Sakib, No run.
Tanzim Hasan Sakib walks in.
Obed McCoy to Jaker Ali, ! c Rovman Powell b Obed McCoy.
Obed McCoy to Shamim Hossain, Two wides! Lands it down leg, Hossain misses his flick. The keeper fails to collect it as they collect a single.
Alzarri Joseph to Shamim Hossain, Short, on off, Hossain guides it to point for one.
Alzarri Joseph to Jaker Ali, Length, down leg, Jaker Ali looks to flick it but the ball brushes his pads and lobs towards short fine. They cross.
Alzarri Joseph to Shamim Hossain, Lands it on off, Hossain pulls it through mid-wicket for one.
Alzarri Joseph to Shamim Hossain, Short, on off, Hossain looks to pull it but misses.
Alzarri Joseph to Shamim Hossain, On a length and on off, Hossain drives it through covers for a brace.
Alzarri Joseph to Jaker Ali, Lands it on off, Jaker Ali taps it to covers for a quick single.
Gudakesh Motie to Jaker Ali, Short, on off, Jaker Ali pulls it to mid-wicket for one.
Gudakesh Motie to Jaker Ali, No run.
Gudakesh Motie to Jaker Ali, Six!
Gudakesh Motie to Shamim Hossain, 1 run.
Shamim Hossain walks in.
Gudakesh Motie to Mahedi Hasan, ! TIMBER! Mahedi Hasan departs and Bangladesh are in deep trouble now! Quicker one, on leg, Mahedi Hasan shuffles across to sweep it but misses it completely as the ball hits the leg pole. Mahedi Hasan makes his way back into the hut.
Gudakesh Motie to Jaker Ali, Short, on off, Jaker Ali tucks it to mid-wicket for one.
Romario Shepherd to Jaker Ali, Length, outside off, Jaker Ali punches it through point for one.
Romario Shepherd to Mahedi Hasan, Full, on off, Mahedi Hasan flicks it to square leg for one.
Romario Shepherd to Mahedi Hasan, Back of a length, on off, Mahedi Hasan blocks it back.
Romario Shepherd to Jaker Ali, Bowls it on off, Jaker Ali cuts it to backward point for one.
Romario Shepherd to Jaker Ali, Too full, on off, Jaker Ali blocks it back.
Romario Shepherd to Mahedi Hasan, Short, on off, Mahedi Hasan punches it to backward point for one.
Gudakesh Motie to Jaker Ali, Full, on off, Jaker Ali blocks it back to the bowler.
Gudakesh Motie to Mahedi Hasan, Short, on off, Mahedi Hasan knocks it down the ground for one.
Gudakesh Motie to Jaker Ali, Bowls it on off, Jaker Ali tucks it to mid-wicket for one.
Gudakesh Motie to Mahedi Hasan, Lands it on middle, Mahedi Hasan tucks it to mid on for one.
Gudakesh Motie to Mahedi Hasan, Short, on off, Mahedi Hasan punches it through point for a brace.
Gudakesh Motie to Mahedi Hasan, Fuller one, on off, Mahedi Hasan blocks it back.
Obed McCoy to Jaker Ali, Full, on off, Jaker Ali drives it to the fielder at covers.
We are all set to start again. The umpires and the players are out in the middle. Mahedi Hasan and Jaker Ali will resume their innings. Obed McCoy to finish his over. Let's go...
Update 1.08 am GMT - Good news! The rain has stopped and the covers are coming off slowly. Not long before we start again. So the news for the center is that the play is set to resume at 1.25 am GMT. Stay tuned.
Update 1.02 am GMT - It has started to rain here again and the umpires call for covers. Its a bit hard this time. Let's hope this goes away soon as well.
Obed McCoy to Jaker Ali, ! Well played! Short, on leg, Jaker Ali pulls it just over the leaping fielder at short fine for a boundary.
Obed McCoy to Mahedi Hasan, Short, on middle, Mahedi Hasan tucks it to mid-wicket for one.
Obed McCoy to Mahedi Hasan, ! Well played! Short, on middle and leg, Mahedi Hasan hangs back and pulls it over short fine for a boundary. They need more of these!
Obed McCoy to Mahedi Hasan, No run.
Obed McCoy to Jaker Ali, Short, on middle, Jaker Ali turns it to mid-wicket for one.
Mahedi Hasan walks in next.
Gudakesh Motie to Rishad Hossain, ! b Gudakesh Motie.
Gudakesh Motie to Jaker Ali, Lands it on middle and leg, Jaker Ali turns it to square leg for one more.
Gudakesh Motie to Rishad Hossain, Full again, this is flicked towards mid-wicket for one.
Gudakesh Motie to Rishad Hossain, Four!
Gudakesh Motie to Rishad Hossain, Full, on off, Rishad Hossain blocks it to covers.
Gudakesh Motie to Jaker Ali, 1 run.
Alzarri Joseph to Mehidy Hasan, ! c Brandon King b Alzarri Joseph.
Who walks out?
Alzarri Joseph to Mehidy Hasan, Short, on off, Mehidy Hasan moves forward to loft it but gets beaten.
Alzarri Joseph to Mehidy Hasan, Length, angling in, Mehidy Hasan blocks it back.
Alzarri Joseph to Mehidy Hasan, ! A much needed boundary for Bangladesh! Short, outside the, Mehidy Hasan hangs back and guides it through short third for a boundary.
Alzarri Joseph to Jaker Ali, Back of a length, outside off, Jaker Ali guides it to short third for one.
Alzarri Joseph to Jaker Ali, Length, on off, Jaker Ali blocks it back.
Gudakesh Motie to Mehidy Hasan, Too full, on off, Mehidy Hasan eases it to the cover fielder.
Gudakesh Motie to Jaker Ali, Lands it on off, Jaker Ali pushes it to covers for one.
Gudakesh Motie to Mehidy Hasan, ! run out (Alzarri Joseph / Andre Fletcher).
Jaker Ali walks in.
Gudakesh Motie to Soumya Sarkar, Short, on off, Soumya Sarkar tucks it to mid-wicket for one.
Gudakesh Motie to Mehidy Hasan, Dropped! A bit difficult though! Full, on off, Mehidy Hasan slogs. It carries and lands Just short of the fielder who makes a diving attempt. Single taken.
Gudakesh Motie to Soumya Sarkar, Bowls it on off, Soumya Sarkar eases it to point for one.
Alzarri Joseph to Mehidy Hasan, Short, on off, Mehidy Hasan leaves it alone.
Alzarri Joseph to Mehidy Hasan, Full, on off, Mehidy Hasan flicks it to the mid-wicket fielder.
Alzarri Joseph to Mehidy Hasan, 2 runs.
Alzarri Joseph to Mehidy Hasan, Dropped! A tough one though! Full, on off, Mehidy Hasan swings hard. The ball goes high up between long on and long off. The fielder runs to his left and makes a diving effort but misses. Two taken.
Alzarri Joseph to Mehidy Hasan, Too full, on off, Mehidy Hasan taps it to the cover fielder.
Alzarri Joseph to Soumya Sarkar, On a length, on off, Soumya Sarkar taps it to covers for one.
Akeal Hosein to Soumya Sarkar, Lands it on middle, Soumya Sarkar flicks it to mid on for one.
Akeal Hosein to Soumya Sarkar, Lands it down leg, Soumya Sarkar flicks it to the fielder at short fine.
Akeal Hosein to Mehidy Hasan, Fuller one, on middle, Mehidy Hasan flicks it to mid on for one.
Akeal Hosein to Mehidy Hasan, Full, on off, Mehidy Hasan pushes it to covers. He wanted a single but was sent back in time.
Akeal Hosein to Mehidy Hasan, Full, on middle, Mehidy Hasan taps it back to the bowler.
Akeal Hosein to Mehidy Hasan, Short, on middle, Mehidy Hasan blocks it to mid on.
Roston Chase to Soumya Sarkar, Short, outside off, Soumya Sarkar looks to block it but misses.
Roston Chase to Mehidy Hasan, Lands it on middle, Mehidy Hasan moves forward and lifts it over mid on for just a single.
Roston Chase to Mehidy Hasan, ! Shot! Short, on off, Mehidy Hasan rocks back and cuts it late and through backward point for a boundary.Â
Roston Chase to Soumya Sarkar, Full, on middle, Soumya Sarkar turns it to mid-wicket for one.
Roston Chase to Soumya Sarkar, Bowls it down leg, Soumya Sarkar looks to slog it but gets a blow on his pads.
Roston Chase to Soumya Sarkar, Full, on off, Soumya Sarkar taps it to point.
Akeal Hosein to Mehidy Hasan, ! Well played! Short, angling in, Mehidy Hasan hangs back and cuts it late through backward point for a boundary.
Akeal Hosein to Mehidy Hasan, Short, on off, Mehidy Hasan punches it to mid off.
Akeal Hosein to Mehidy Hasan, Full, on off, Mehidy Hasan taps it to covers.
Akeal Hosein to Mehidy Hasan, No run.
Akeal Hosein to Mehidy Hasan, ! It goes all the way! Fuller one, on off, Mehidy Hasan gets low and slogs it magnificently over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.
Akeal Hosein to Mehidy Hasan, Lands it on off, Mehidy Hasan flicks it to mid on.
Akeal Hosein to Mehidy Hasan, Wide! Down the leg side, Mehidy Hasan looks to flick it but misses.
Roston Chase to Soumya Sarkar, Full, outside off, Soumya Sarkar looks to reverse sweep it but misses.
Roston Chase to Soumya Sarkar, Bowls it on leg, Soumya Sarkar blocks it back.
Roston Chase to Mehidy Hasan, Lands it on middle, Mehidy Hasan tucks it to mid-wicket for one.
Mehidy Hasan walks in.
Roston Chase to Tanzid Hasan, ! b Roston Chase.
Roston Chase to Soumya Sarkar, Full, on middle and leg, Soumya Sarkar flicks it to square leg for one.
Roston Chase to Soumya Sarkar, Short, outside off, Soumya Sarkar looks to block it but misses.
Oh, it has started to rain here! Just seems to be a passing shower as the groundsmen get the covers on. And the covers are off again in a flash. We are all set to start again.
Akeal Hosein to Tanzid Hasan, Full, on middle, Tanzid Hasan drives it to covers for a brace.
Akeal Hosein to Tanzid Hasan, Bowls it on off, Tanzid Hasan taps it to covers.
Akeal Hosein to Tanzid Hasan, Full, on off, Tanzid Hasan blocks it to short covers.
Tanzid Hasan walks in.
Akeal Hosein to Litton Das, ! st Andre Fletcher b Akeal Hosein.
Akeal Hosein to Litton Das, Another one outside off, Litton Das looks to slog it but gets beaten.
Akeal Hosein to Litton Das, Short, outside off, Litton Das looks to play at it but misses.
Romario Shepherd to Litton Das, Full again, on middle, Litton Das flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
Romario Shepherd to Soumya Sarkar, 1 run.
Romario Shepherd to Soumya Sarkar, Four!
Romario Shepherd to Soumya Sarkar, On a length, just outside off, Soumya Sarkar looks to drive it but gets beaten.
Romario Shepherd to Litton Das, 1 run.
Romario Shepherd to Litton Das, Full, wide outside off, Litton Das looks to slap it but misses.
Akeal Hosein to Soumya Sarkar, Full, on off, Soumya Sarkar blocks it to covers.
Akeal Hosein to Soumya Sarkar, Beauty! Full, outside off and it turns away, Soumya Sarkar looks to block it but gets beaten all ends up!
Akeal Hosein to Litton Das, Too full, on middle, Litton Das flicks it to the mid-wicket region for one.
Akeal Hosein to Litton Das, No run.
Akeal Hosein to Litton Das, Lands it on middle, Litton Das blocks it back.
Akeal Hosein to Litton Das, No run.
We are all set for the game to begin! The umpires and the players are out in the middle. Litton Das and Soumya Sarkar are the two openers for the Bangladesh side. Akeal Hosein has the new ball in hand and is raring to go. Let's play...
Litton Das, the skipper of Bangladesh, says that they would have chosen to bat first, referencing their previous success in restricting the opposition after batting. He expresses the importance of teamwork and says that it was a new day where they needed to perform well for a favorable outcome. Ends by saying that they will look to win this game and the series.
West Indies (Unchanged Playing XI) - Brandon King, Johnson Charles, Nicholas Pooran, Roston Chase, Andre Fletcher, Rovman Powell (C), Romario Shepherd, Gudakesh Motie, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Obed McCoy.
Rovman Powell, the skipper of West Indies, says they will bowl first, noting that the pitch appeared to be in better condition than the previous night, giving them a good chance to level the series. Says that after a solid training session the day before, they are prepared for the challenge ahead. Ends by saying that they will bounce back in todayâs match and that they are going with the same side.
Bangladesh (Playing XI) - Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Litton Das (C)(WK), Jaker Ali, Mahedi Hasan, Shamim Hossain, Mehidy Hasan, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Rishad Hossain.
TOSS - West Indies have won the toss and will BOWL first.
... THE RUN CHASE ...
So, 129 seems like a below par total here but considering the nature of the pitch, Bangladesh are truly in the game. They will look for some quick breakthroughs at the start while the West Indies batters will look to a gritty stan. So, will the West Indies level the series or will Bangladesh win it? We shall find out soon. Chase coming up shortly...
The West Indies spinners dominated with Gudakesh Motie picking two wickets while Akeal Hosein and Roston Chase chipped in with one. The pacers, Alzarri Joseph and Obed McCoy chipped in with a wicket each.
So, Bangladesh end up with a below par, yet fightable total of 129 runs on the board! They got off to a precarious start in their innings, losing wickets consistently. Mehidy Hasan was the standout batter before the rain break, but fell in the 10th over, followed closely by Rishad Hossain in the 11th. At 62/5 in the 12th over, Bangladesh was in a difficult position when rain interrupted play. After the short break, Shamim Hossain stepped up for his side and played a quickfire knock of 35 runs
Romario Shepherd to Shamim Hossain, Lands it on off, Shamim Hossain lofts it over mid off for one. Bangladesh end their innings at 129/7!
Romario Shepherd to Shamim Hossain, 2 runs.
Romario Shepherd to Shamim Hossain, Wide! Pressure on the bowler now! Lands it way outside off, Shamim Hossain leaves.
Romario Shepherd to Shamim Hossain, MORE! Clever from Shamim Hossain! Length, on middle, Shamim Hossain shuffles across and paddles it over short fine for another boundary.
Romario Shepherd to Shamim Hossain, ! They will look to end well here! Fuller one, on off, Shamim Hossain lofts it over extra covers. Rovman Powell moves to his right to stop it but the misfield results in a boundary.
Romario Shepherd to Tanzim Hasan Sakib, 1 run.
Romario Shepherd to Shamim Hossain, Fuller one, on off, Shamim Hossain drills it towards long off for one.
Romario Shepherd to Shamim Hossain, Wide! Lands it way outside off, Shamim Hossain looks to slap it but misses.
Obed McCoy to Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Too full, on off, Shakib digs it to the cover fielder.
Obed McCoy to Shamim Hossain, Back of a length, on off, Hossain pulls it to mid-wicket for one.
Obed McCoy to Shamim Hossain, ! Up and over! Touch short and on off, Hossain stays in his crease and pulls it elegantly over mid-wicket for a biggie.
Obed McCoy to Shamim Hossain, Length, on off, Hossain drives it to covers for a brace.
Obed McCoy to Shamim Hossain, Lands it on middle, Hossain flicks it to the fielder at square leg.
Obed McCoy to Shamim Hossain, Full, on off, Hossain knocks it down the ground for a brace.
Alzarri Joseph to Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Length, on off, Shakib lifts it over the bowler's head for a brace.
Alzarri Joseph to Tanzim Hasan Sakib, ! Shot! On a length and on off, Shakib hangs back and pulls it over short mid-wicket for a boundary. Hundred up for the Bangladesh side!
Alzarri Joseph to Tanzim Hasan Sakib, No run.
Alzarri Joseph to Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Touch short and outside off, Shakib looks to flick it but misses again.
Alzarri Joseph to Tanzim Hasan Sakib, No run.
Alzarri Joseph to Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Back of a length, outside off, Shakib looks to loft it but misses.
Obed McCoy to Shamim Hossain, ! All the way! This will ease some pressure! Full, on off, Hossain shuffles across and flicks it magnificently over backward square leg for a biggie.
Obed McCoy to Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Length, on off, Shakib taps it to covers for one.
Obed McCoy to Shamim Hossain, Short, on off, Hossain pulls it to mid-wicket for one.
Obed McCoy to Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Full, on off, Shakib looks to loft it but edges it to third man for one.
Obed McCoy to Tanzim Hasan Sakib, No run.
Tanzim Hasan Sakib walks in.
Obed McCoy to Jaker Ali, ! c Rovman Powell b Obed McCoy.
Obed McCoy to Shamim Hossain, Two wides! Lands it down leg, Hossain misses his flick. The keeper fails to collect it as they collect a single.
Alzarri Joseph to Shamim Hossain, Short, on off, Hossain guides it to point for one.
Alzarri Joseph to Jaker Ali, Length, down leg, Jaker Ali looks to flick it but the ball brushes his pads and lobs towards short fine. They cross.
Alzarri Joseph to Shamim Hossain, Lands it on off, Hossain pulls it through mid-wicket for one.
Alzarri Joseph to Shamim Hossain, Short, on off, Hossain looks to pull it but misses.
Alzarri Joseph to Shamim Hossain, On a length and on off, Hossain drives it through covers for a brace.
Alzarri Joseph to Jaker Ali, Lands it on off, Jaker Ali taps it to covers for a quick single.
Gudakesh Motie to Jaker Ali, Short, on off, Jaker Ali pulls it to mid-wicket for one.
Gudakesh Motie to Jaker Ali, No run.
Gudakesh Motie to Jaker Ali, Six!
Gudakesh Motie to Shamim Hossain, 1 run.
Shamim Hossain walks in.
Gudakesh Motie to Mahedi Hasan, ! TIMBER! Mahedi Hasan departs and Bangladesh are in deep trouble now! Quicker one, on leg, Mahedi Hasan shuffles across to sweep it but misses it completely as the ball hits the leg pole. Mahedi Hasan makes his way back into the hut.
Gudakesh Motie to Jaker Ali, Short, on off, Jaker Ali tucks it to mid-wicket for one.
Romario Shepherd to Jaker Ali, Length, outside off, Jaker Ali punches it through point for one.
Romario Shepherd to Mahedi Hasan, Full, on off, Mahedi Hasan flicks it to square leg for one.
Romario Shepherd to Mahedi Hasan, Back of a length, on off, Mahedi Hasan blocks it back.
Romario Shepherd to Jaker Ali, Bowls it on off, Jaker Ali cuts it to backward point for one.
Romario Shepherd to Jaker Ali, Too full, on off, Jaker Ali blocks it back.
Romario Shepherd to Mahedi Hasan, Short, on off, Mahedi Hasan punches it to backward point for one.
Gudakesh Motie to Jaker Ali, Full, on off, Jaker Ali blocks it back to the bowler.
Gudakesh Motie to Mahedi Hasan, Short, on off, Mahedi Hasan knocks it down the ground for one.
Gudakesh Motie to Jaker Ali, Bowls it on off, Jaker Ali tucks it to mid-wicket for one.
Gudakesh Motie to Mahedi Hasan, Lands it on middle, Mahedi Hasan tucks it to mid on for one.
Gudakesh Motie to Mahedi Hasan, Short, on off, Mahedi Hasan punches it through point for a brace.
Gudakesh Motie to Mahedi Hasan, Fuller one, on off, Mahedi Hasan blocks it back.
Obed McCoy to Jaker Ali, Full, on off, Jaker Ali drives it to the fielder at covers.
We are all set to start again. The umpires and the players are out in the middle. Mahedi Hasan and Jaker Ali will resume their innings. Obed McCoy to finish his over. Let's go...
Update 1.08 am GMT - Good news! The rain has stopped and the covers are coming off slowly. Not long before we start again. So the news for the center is that the play is set to resume at 1.25 am GMT. Stay tuned.
Update 1.02 am GMT - It has started to rain here again and the umpires call for covers. Its a bit hard this time. Let's hope this goes away soon as well.
Obed McCoy to Jaker Ali, ! Well played! Short, on leg, Jaker Ali pulls it just over the leaping fielder at short fine for a boundary.
Obed McCoy to Mahedi Hasan, Short, on middle, Mahedi Hasan tucks it to mid-wicket for one.
Obed McCoy to Mahedi Hasan, ! Well played! Short, on middle and leg, Mahedi Hasan hangs back and pulls it over short fine for a boundary. They need more of these!
Obed McCoy to Mahedi Hasan, No run.
Obed McCoy to Jaker Ali, Short, on middle, Jaker Ali turns it to mid-wicket for one.
Mahedi Hasan walks in next.
Gudakesh Motie to Rishad Hossain, ! b Gudakesh Motie.
Gudakesh Motie to Jaker Ali, Lands it on middle and leg, Jaker Ali turns it to square leg for one more.
Gudakesh Motie to Rishad Hossain, Full again, this is flicked towards mid-wicket for one.
Gudakesh Motie to Rishad Hossain, Four!
Gudakesh Motie to Rishad Hossain, Full, on off, Rishad Hossain blocks it to covers.
Gudakesh Motie to Jaker Ali, 1 run.
Alzarri Joseph to Mehidy Hasan, ! c Brandon King b Alzarri Joseph.
Who walks out?
Alzarri Joseph to Mehidy Hasan, Short, on off, Mehidy Hasan moves forward to loft it but gets beaten.
Alzarri Joseph to Mehidy Hasan, Length, angling in, Mehidy Hasan blocks it back.
Alzarri Joseph to Mehidy Hasan, ! A much needed boundary for Bangladesh! Short, outside the, Mehidy Hasan hangs back and guides it through short third for a boundary.
Alzarri Joseph to Jaker Ali, Back of a length, outside off, Jaker Ali guides it to short third for one.
Alzarri Joseph to Jaker Ali, Length, on off, Jaker Ali blocks it back.
Gudakesh Motie to Mehidy Hasan, Too full, on off, Mehidy Hasan eases it to the cover fielder.
Gudakesh Motie to Jaker Ali, Lands it on off, Jaker Ali pushes it to covers for one.
Gudakesh Motie to Mehidy Hasan, ! run out (Alzarri Joseph / Andre Fletcher).
Jaker Ali walks in.
Gudakesh Motie to Soumya Sarkar, Short, on off, Soumya Sarkar tucks it to mid-wicket for one.
Gudakesh Motie to Mehidy Hasan, Dropped! A bit difficult though! Full, on off, Mehidy Hasan slogs. It carries and lands Just short of the fielder who makes a diving attempt. Single taken.
Gudakesh Motie to Soumya Sarkar, Bowls it on off, Soumya Sarkar eases it to point for one.
Alzarri Joseph to Mehidy Hasan, Short, on off, Mehidy Hasan leaves it alone.
Alzarri Joseph to Mehidy Hasan, Full, on off, Mehidy Hasan flicks it to the mid-wicket fielder.
Alzarri Joseph to Mehidy Hasan, 2 runs.
Alzarri Joseph to Mehidy Hasan, Dropped! A tough one though! Full, on off, Mehidy Hasan swings hard. The ball goes high up between long on and long off. The fielder runs to his left and makes a diving effort but misses. Two taken.
Alzarri Joseph to Mehidy Hasan, Too full, on off, Mehidy Hasan taps it to the cover fielder.
Alzarri Joseph to Soumya Sarkar, On a length, on off, Soumya Sarkar taps it to covers for one.
Akeal Hosein to Soumya Sarkar, Lands it on middle, Soumya Sarkar flicks it to mid on for one.
Akeal Hosein to Soumya Sarkar, Lands it down leg, Soumya Sarkar flicks it to the fielder at short fine.
Akeal Hosein to Mehidy Hasan, Fuller one, on middle, Mehidy Hasan flicks it to mid on for one.
Akeal Hosein to Mehidy Hasan, Full, on off, Mehidy Hasan pushes it to covers. He wanted a single but was sent back in time.
Akeal Hosein to Mehidy Hasan, Full, on middle, Mehidy Hasan taps it back to the bowler.
Akeal Hosein to Mehidy Hasan, Short, on middle, Mehidy Hasan blocks it to mid on.
Roston Chase to Soumya Sarkar, Short, outside off, Soumya Sarkar looks to block it but misses.
Roston Chase to Mehidy Hasan, Lands it on middle, Mehidy Hasan moves forward and lifts it over mid on for just a single.
Roston Chase to Mehidy Hasan, ! Shot! Short, on off, Mehidy Hasan rocks back and cuts it late and through backward point for a boundary.Â
Roston Chase to Soumya Sarkar, Full, on middle, Soumya Sarkar turns it to mid-wicket for one.
Roston Chase to Soumya Sarkar, Bowls it down leg, Soumya Sarkar looks to slog it but gets a blow on his pads.
Roston Chase to Soumya Sarkar, Full, on off, Soumya Sarkar taps it to point.
Akeal Hosein to Mehidy Hasan, ! Well played! Short, angling in, Mehidy Hasan hangs back and cuts it late through backward point for a boundary.
Akeal Hosein to Mehidy Hasan, Short, on off, Mehidy Hasan punches it to mid off.
Akeal Hosein to Mehidy Hasan, Full, on off, Mehidy Hasan taps it to covers.
Akeal Hosein to Mehidy Hasan, No run.
Akeal Hosein to Mehidy Hasan, ! It goes all the way! Fuller one, on off, Mehidy Hasan gets low and slogs it magnificently over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.
Akeal Hosein to Mehidy Hasan, Lands it on off, Mehidy Hasan flicks it to mid on.
Akeal Hosein to Mehidy Hasan, Wide! Down the leg side, Mehidy Hasan looks to flick it but misses.
Roston Chase to Soumya Sarkar, Full, outside off, Soumya Sarkar looks to reverse sweep it but misses.
Roston Chase to Soumya Sarkar, Bowls it on leg, Soumya Sarkar blocks it back.
Roston Chase to Mehidy Hasan, Lands it on middle, Mehidy Hasan tucks it to mid-wicket for one.
Mehidy Hasan walks in.
Roston Chase to Tanzid Hasan, ! b Roston Chase.
Roston Chase to Soumya Sarkar, Full, on middle and leg, Soumya Sarkar flicks it to square leg for one.
Roston Chase to Soumya Sarkar, Short, outside off, Soumya Sarkar looks to block it but misses.
Oh, it has started to rain here! Just seems to be a passing shower as the groundsmen get the covers on. And the covers are off again in a flash. We are all set to start again.
Akeal Hosein to Tanzid Hasan, Full, on middle, Tanzid Hasan drives it to covers for a brace.
Akeal Hosein to Tanzid Hasan, Bowls it on off, Tanzid Hasan taps it to covers.
Akeal Hosein to Tanzid Hasan, Full, on off, Tanzid Hasan blocks it to short covers.
Tanzid Hasan walks in.
Akeal Hosein to Litton Das, ! st Andre Fletcher b Akeal Hosein.
Akeal Hosein to Litton Das, Another one outside off, Litton Das looks to slog it but gets beaten.
Akeal Hosein to Litton Das, Short, outside off, Litton Das looks to play at it but misses.
Romario Shepherd to Litton Das, Full again, on middle, Litton Das flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
Romario Shepherd to Soumya Sarkar, 1 run.
Romario Shepherd to Soumya Sarkar, Four!
Romario Shepherd to Soumya Sarkar, On a length, just outside off, Soumya Sarkar looks to drive it but gets beaten.
Romario Shepherd to Litton Das, 1 run.
Romario Shepherd to Litton Das, Full, wide outside off, Litton Das looks to slap it but misses.
Akeal Hosein to Soumya Sarkar, Full, on off, Soumya Sarkar blocks it to covers.
Akeal Hosein to Soumya Sarkar, Beauty! Full, outside off and it turns away, Soumya Sarkar looks to block it but gets beaten all ends up!
Akeal Hosein to Litton Das, Too full, on middle, Litton Das flicks it to the mid-wicket region for one.
Akeal Hosein to Litton Das, No run.
Akeal Hosein to Litton Das, Lands it on middle, Litton Das blocks it back.
Akeal Hosein to Litton Das, No run.
We are all set for the game to begin! The umpires and the players are out in the middle. Litton Das and Soumya Sarkar are the two openers for the Bangladesh side. Akeal Hosein has the new ball in hand and is raring to go. Let's play...
Litton Das, the skipper of Bangladesh, says that they would have chosen to bat first, referencing their previous success in restricting the opposition after batting. He expresses the importance of teamwork and says that it was a new day where they needed to perform well for a favorable outcome. Ends by saying that they will look to win this game and the series.
West Indies (Unchanged Playing XI) - Brandon King, Johnson Charles, Nicholas Pooran, Roston Chase, Andre Fletcher, Rovman Powell (C), Romario Shepherd, Gudakesh Motie, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Obed McCoy.
Rovman Powell, the skipper of West Indies, says they will bowl first, noting that the pitch appeared to be in better condition than the previous night, giving them a good chance to level the series. Says that after a solid training session the day before, they are prepared for the challenge ahead. Ends by saying that they will bounce back in todayâs match and that they are going with the same side.
Bangladesh (Playing XI) - Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Litton Das (C)(WK), Jaker Ali, Mahedi Hasan, Shamim Hossain, Mehidy Hasan, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Rishad Hossain.
TOSS - West Indies have won the toss and will BOWL first.