Hridoy hits maiden Test century as West Indies spinners dominate
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Warrican spins Windies into control
SYLHET: West Indies have taken control of the second Test against Bangladesh after a dominant performance on Day 3 from the spin attack. However, Towhid Hridoy’s maiden Test century provided some inspiration for the home side as Bangladesh were 205/7 by the lunch break.
debut
The West Indies laid the foundations on Day 2 to score an impressive 356 in their first innings. A magnificent 133 from Amir Jangoo laid the foundations for the team. Kevin Wickham (61) scored a half-century on his debut while Justin Greaves chipped in with a half-century of his own (51).
Bangladesh struggled to score runs early on as their top order was bowled out by the pace of Jayden Seales and Shamar Joseph. The middle order had to fight hard to recover, but on Day 3, the spinners had other ideas.
The Morning Collapse
Bangladesh lost 4 wickets in the first session, falling to Warrican’s guile 3 times.
- Mushfiqur Rahim (34) was deceived by a dipper from Warrican as he drove to cover and was caught diving by Roston Chase.
- Litton Das similarly fell to Warrican as he hit straight to cover for Brandon King.
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz tried to sweep Chase but Greaves read the shot well and took a sharp catch.
- Hasan Mahmud (1) was caught behind off Warrican to leave Bangladesh in a pickle.
Hridoy’s Solo Effort
Hridoy’s gears changed as his partners fell at the other end. He launched an onslaught on Chase with a barrage of boundaries and even a huge six. His smart aggression paid off with him hitting his first Test century just before lunch.
Key Stats at Lunch, Day 3
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| West Indies 1st innings | 356 |
| Bangladesh at lunch | 205/7 |
| Deficit | 151 runs |
| Hridoy | Maiden Test century |
| Mushfiqur Rahim | 34 |
| Warrican (session) | 3 wickets, 12 in the series |
| Chase (session) | 1 wicket, 6 in the series |
| Jangoo (WI) | 133 |
| Wickham (WI, debut) | 61 |
| Greaves (WI) | 51 |
Tactical Takeaways
The spinners have taken control of the series, with Warrican taking 12 wickets and Chase 6. They have been disciplined and accurate on a pitch that has been getting more helpful for the spinners.
Bangladesh are effectively 8 down with Shadman Islam very unlikely to come into bat due to injury concerns, leaving Hridoy with little support.
They have been unable to put together any partnerships with the West Indian bowling, making Bangladesh look like they are 151 down on a turning track.
What’s Next
Bangladesh will be hoping Hridoy can farm the strike and reduce the deficit as much as possible. West Indies will look to bowl through the tail and put themselves in a strong position with their big lead.
FAQs
Who scored a century for Bangladesh in the second Test?
Towhid Hridoy scored his first Test century just before lunch on Day 3.
What was the score at the end of Day 3?
Bangladesh were 205/7 after lunch on Day 3. They are 151 behind West Indies.
Who took the most wickets during the morning of Day 3?
Jomel Warrican took three wickets to take his series tally to 12.
Why are Bangladesh effectively eight wickets down?
Shadman Islam is very unlikely to bat in this innings due to injury.
What was West Indies’ first-innings score?
West Indies scored 356. Their highest scorer was Amir Jangoo, who scored 133.
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