Bangladesh Trail by 106 Runs After Third Day Collapse

The first Test between Bangladesh and West Indies at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka has swung decisively towards the visitors. Bangladesh lost six wickets for 79 runs in their second innings by the end of the third day, and the bowlers from West Indies have dominated the contest so far.

Earlier, West Indies were bowled out for 245 on Friday. That gave Bangladesh a first-innings lead of 27 runs, as they had posted 272 with a hundred from Shadman Islam at the top of the order.

John Campbell scored 54 and Tagenarine Chanderpaul made 56, both producing half-centuries for West Indies. Justin Greaves hit 46 and captain Roston Chase stayed not out on 43.

Naeem Hasan was the leading bowler for Bangladesh, claiming four wickets for 33 runs. Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Taijul Islam took two wickets each, while Hasan Mahmud and Shoriful Islam each added one.

Bangladesh lost their openers early in the second innings. Tanzid Hasan Tamim departed without a score, followed by Najmul Hossain Shanto for 10. Shadman Islam made 13 from 30 balls. Towhid Hridoy was dismissed for a duck by Roston Chase.

Litton Das fell for four and Mehidy Hasan Miraz for nine. Jaker Ali (18) and Naeem Hasan (18) were still batting at the close, having put on 26 runs for the seventh wicket.

Bangladesh's total lead now stands at 106 runs. West Indies will aim to complete the innings quickly on the fourth day, while the hosts will need a major contribution from Jaker Ali to build on their advantage.