Windies clinch the two-Test series 1-0
The second Test cricket match between Bangladesh and West Indies ended in a tame draw on day 5 at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Monday. Earlier, West Indies won the first Test match at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in the capital’s Mirpur on October 31.
Thus, the Caribbeans clinched the two-Test series 1-0. The two-Test series between Bangladesh and West Indies was part of ICC World Test Championship.
Electing to bat first, the Caribbeans notched up a satisfactory 356 in their first innings on the second day (Friday). Amir Jangoo knocked a marvellous 133 in his first innings . Kevin Wickham and Justin Greaves scored 61 and 51 runs respectively. Hasan Mahmud captured six wickets in the space of 90 runs.
In reply, the Tigers piled up a massive total of 386 in their first innings on the third day (Saturday). Tawhid Hridoy remained unbeaten with 242 runs in his first innings and knocked 82 runs in his second innings. Tawhid Hridoy was adjudged the Man of the Match for his consistent batting performance. Tawhid Hridoy is now the highest individual scorer among the Bangladeshi batters.
Jomel Warrican claimed four wickets giving 104 runs.
Later, the tourists declared their second innings scoring 398 for the loss of six wickets on the fifth and final day and set a target of 369 runs to win for the hosts.
Chasing 369 runs to win, Bangladesh scored 184 for the loss of four wickets before the bails were drawn on the final day (Monday).
West Indies resumed their second innings with the over-night score of 345 for the loss of three wickets.
Kavem Hodge and Amir Jangoo resumed their second innings with the over-night score of 140 and 20 runs respectively.
Kavem Hodge could able to add more two runs on the final day as he (142) was caught at the fine leg by Hasan Mahmud off Nayeem Hasan when the touring side’s total was 350 for the loss of four wickets.
Right-arm spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz struck as Justin Greaves (9) was trapped leg before wicket by the right-arm spinner when the Caribbeans’ score was 369 for the loss of five wickets.
Nayeem Hasan hit as Shamar Joseph (1) was caught at the long-off by Tanzid Hasan off Nayeem Hasan when the West Indies’ total was 372 for the loss of six wickets.
Amir Jangoo and Joshua Bishop were on 39 and 20 runs respectively. Nayeem Hasan grabbed two wickets giving 72 runs.
Bangladesh had a modest start as openers Tanzid Hasan and Najmul Hossain Shanto added together 33 runs in the opening stand before Tanzid Hasan (21) was caught at the deep midwicket by Joshua Da Silva off Jomel Warrican.
After Tanzid’s dismissal, Shanto could not stay at the crease for a long period as he (14) was trapped leg before wicket by Jomel Warrican when Bangladesh’s total was 40 for the loss of two wickets.
Tawhid Hridoy and Mushfiqur Rahim tried hard to reach the victory target contributing together 135 runs for the third wicket partnership as Tawhid Hridoy was bowled out by Jomel Warrican when the home side’s score was 175 for the loss of three wickets.
Hridoy hit eight fours in his 140-ball innings. It is Hridoy’s maiden half-century in Test cricket. Hridoy reached his 50-run landmark using 81 deliveries with five shots through the ropes.
After Hridoy’s departure, Mushfiqur Rahim could stay at the crease for a short period as he was bowled out by Shamar Joseph when the Tigers’ total was 183 for the loss of four wickets.
Mushfiqur Rahim deprived from a half-century for just one run. The ace batter notched up 49. His 123-ball innings had six fours. Mushfiqur Rahim is the only Bangladeshi batter, who scored above 7000 runs in Test cricket.
Litton Das and Mehidy Hasan Miraz remained unbeaten with seven and one run respectively.
Jomel Warrican picked up three wickets conceding 44 runs, while Shamar Joseph got one wicket for 31 runs.
Jomel Warrican was adjudged the Player of the Series as he captured altogether 16 wickets in two Test matches.