Dhaka:Bangladesh took a slender lead of 27 runs as they dismissed West Indies for 245 on Day 3 of the opening cricket Test at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. Offspinner Nayeem Hasan was instrumental in the effort, claiming 4 wickets for 33 runs.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Nayeem's performance was supported by fellow spinners Taijul Islam and Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who took two wickets each. This three-pronged spin attack accounted for eight of the West Indies' wickets, while pacers Hasan Mahmud and Shoriful Islam captured the remaining two.
Tagnarine Chanderpaul was the top scorer for West Indies with 56, followed by opener John Campbell with 54. Justin Greaves contributed 46 runs, and skipper Roston Chase remained not out at 43. The West Indies resumed their innings at 134-4, with Chanderpaul and Greaves building a strong partnership until Shoriful Islam dismissed Chanderpaul, breaking their 65-run stand.
Nayeem Hasan further increased Bangladesh's advantage by taking the wickets of Greaves, Shamr Joseph, and Jomel Warrican, sealing the lead after Bangladesh's first innings total of 272.