Shadman Islam 99* as Bangladesh Reach 213/3 at Stumps

Dhaka, October 28: Bangladesh finished the first day of their Test against West Indies on 213 for 3, with opener Shadman Islam unbeaten on 99. The match at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium saw just 74 overs bowled because of bad light, which forced repeated stoppages before stumps were called.

Tanzid Hasan Tamim fell early for 7 after Bangladesh chose to bat first, leaving the score at 9 for 1. Shadman then combined with Mominul Haque for a 59-run stand for the second wicket. Mominul's 28 included two fours.

With the score at 68 for 2, Shadman and captain Najmul Hossain Shanto added 42 runs for the third wicket. Shanto contributed 19 before his dismissal.

The innings was then steadied by Towhid Hridoy, who put on 88 runs with Shadman in 182 balls. A problem in his left leg led to Hridoy retiring hurt, after he had reached 42 from 84 balls, including three fours.

Litton Das took over the crease and added 15 runs alongside Shadman in 49 balls until the close of play. Das ended on 10 from 28 balls, hitting one boundary. Shadman's innings featured 219 balls and 10 fours.

Jomel Warrican was the most successful West Indies bowler on the day, with 2 wickets for 33 runs in 14 overs. Jayden Seales claimed 1 wicket for 14 runs from 8 overs.

The Bangladesh XI for the match was led by Najmul Hossain Shanto and included Shadman Islam, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Mominul Haque, Towhid Hridoy, Litton Das (wicketkeeper), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Naeem Hasan, Taijul Islam, Hasan Mahmud, and Shoriful Islam.

West Indies were captained by Roston Chase and fielded John Campbell, Brandon King, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Kavem Hodge, Amir Jangoo (wicketkeeper), Justin Greaves, Jomel Warrican, Shamar Joseph, Jayden Seales, and Joshua Bishop.