Sylhet:West Indies left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican made a significant impact by taking two crucial wickets, leaving Bangladesh at 49-2 at lunch on Day 5 of the second and final cricket Test at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium today. Bangladesh is chasing a target of 369 runs to avoid a series whitewash.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Bangladesh needs 320 more runs with two sessions left in the match. Towhid Hridoy, who played an impressive unbeaten innings of 242 in the first innings, is currently at the crease with 8 runs, alongside veteran Mushfiqur Rahim, who remains unbeaten on 5.
West Indies declared their second innings at 398-6 after starting the day at 345-3, setting a formidable target for Bangladesh. Kavem Hodge, an overnight unbeaten batter, added only two runs before being dismissed for 142. Amir Jangoo, who scored 133 in the first innings, remained not out at 39. Bangladesh's spinners played a key role in restricting the West Indies' scoring, with Taijul Islam, Nayeem Hasan, and Mehidy Hasan Miraz each taking two wickets.
Bangladesh had a shaky start to their chase with opener Tanzid Hasan Tamim getting out for 21, followed by Warrican trapping captain Najmul Hossain Shanto leg-before for 14. Earlier in the match, West Indies were bowled out for 356 in their first innings, with Hasan Mahmud achieving a commendable 6-90. Towhid Hridoy's remarkable 242 not out helped Bangladesh to a first-innings score of 386, giving them a 30-run lead.
Despite the initial advantage, Bangladesh now faces a challenging situation as they aim to prevent West Indies from completing a series sweep.