KINGSTON, Jamaica — On Day 2 of the second Test match, fast bowler Jayden Seales showcased an impressive performance by taking four wickets and allowing just five runs over nearly 16 overs, putting the West Indies in a strong position against Bangladesh.
Seales managed to deliver 10 maiden overs in his remarkable spell and was instrumental in dismantling the lower order of the Bangladeshi batting lineup, which ultimately folded for 164 runs in 71.5 overs during their first innings.
At the close of play, West Indies found themselves trailing by 94 runs, having posted 70-1 as they continue their reply. Captain Kraigg Brathwaite remains not out at 33, while Keacy Carty is contributing with 19 runs. Bangladesh’s bowling attack managed to claim only one wicket, that of Mikyle Louis, who was caught behind off Nahid Rana’s bowling (1-28).
Earlier, Bangladesh resumed their innings at 69-2 on a day hindered by a wet outfield and poor lighting, which limited the first day’s play to just 30 overs. On Sunday, light once again curtailed the action, resulting in fewer than 80 overs being bowled by day’s end.
Bangladesh reached the lunch break in Kingston at 122-6, having increased their score by 53 runs off 28 overs but at the cost of four additional wickets. Shamar Joseph played a key role in the morning session, dismissing Shahadat Hossain (22) and breaking a vital 73-run partnership with opener Shadman Islam, which had taken Bangladesh from a precarious 10-2 situation.
Shadman Islam led the Bangladeshi batting effort with a well-crafted 64 runs, hitting five boundaries and a six in his innings. However, the team suffered a rapid collapse just before lunch, losing three wickets in quick succession; Litton Das (1) was caught by Kavem Hodge off Seales, followed by dismissals of Jaker Ali (1) and the top scorer Islam, leaving Bangladesh reeling at 98-6.
Captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz provided some resistance with a steady 36 runs off 75 balls, while Taijul Islam contributed a slow 16 runs from 66 deliveries as the two added 41 runs for the seventh wicket.
Bangladesh eventually succumbed to the West Indies bowling in the afternoon, and by tea, the West Indies had cautiously moved to 16-0 after an initial ten overs.
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