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213/3(74.0 ov)
Day 1Stumps
Bangladesh elected to bat

Commentary

11:05 AM IST Wrapping up - That brings us to the end of a shortened yet eventful opening day of this first Test. Bangladesh have laid a solid foundation for a big first-innings total, and they will be keen to build on that platform when play resumes. West Indies, meanwhile, will be eager to strike early on the second morning and prevent the hosts from running away with the game. Day 2 gets underway on Thursday, October 29, at 3.30 am GMT, but do join us earlier for the build-up. Until then, cheers and goodbye!
11:04 AM IST A stop-start final session - Bangladesh looked set for a productive final session as Shadman Islam and Towhid Hridoy continued to build on their partnership, but the latter suffered an injury while pushing for a second run and had to be stretchered off after the pair added 88 valuable runs. Litton Das joined Shadman and looked to keep the momentum going, only for bad light to bring play to a halt for nearly an hour. The players returned for a brief spell, during which Shadman moved to 99, but the light meter came out once again, bringing an early end to the day's proceedings.
11:02 AM IST Hridoy joins Shadman to put hosts in control - Bangladesh looked to consolidate after the break, with Shadman Islam and Najmul Hossain Shanto putting together a useful stand before Jomel Warrican struck again to remove the latter against the run of play. West Indies had an opportunity to build pressure, but Tawhid Hridoy joined Shadman and quickly shifted the momentum with positive strokeplay. Shadman brought up a well-earned fifty, showing composure and sound judgment against both pace and spin, while Hridoy complemented him with an attacking approach. Their growing partnership helped Bangladesh establish a strong platform for a substantial first-innings total.
11:00 AM IST Bangladesh recover after Seales strike early - Bangladesh had a testing start against a disciplined West Indies attack, with Jayden Seales providing the breakthrough by dismissing Tanzid Hasan early. Shadman Islam and Mominul Haque steadied the innings with a patient 59-run partnership, gradually growing in confidence as the session progressed. However, Jomel Warrican struck soon after coming into the attack, removing Mominul to leave the hosts two down. Shadman continued to bat positively, finding boundaries to keep the scoreboard moving, while Najmul Hossain Shanto joined him in rebuilding the innings as they took the hosts to 96/2 at Lunch.
10:51 AM IST 10.50 am GMT - STUMPS, DAY1! The umpires return to the middle for another light reading, but their body language suggests they are still not satisfied with the conditions. The groundstaff begin covering the pitch with hessian, hinting at an early end to the day's play. Nitin Menon and Sam Nogajski then have a brief chat with Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons, who shares a few smiles, before speaking to West Indies bowling coach Ravi Rampaul. The official confirmation soon follows, and it is stumps on Day 1. Bad light has cost us 16 overs, but Bangladesh have made good progress, setting the stage for a pivotal second day as both sides look to gain the upper hand.
10:30 AM IST Another stoppage - Uh..oh! The light meter is out once again, and the umpires ask the players to leave the field after Roston Chase opted to stick with pace from the other end. Shadman Islam remains stranded on 99, with the Bangladesh batter and his teammates seeing the funny side of the situation, fully aware of how things have unfolded. For the second time, bad light has stopped play, but it is not officially Stumps yet. We can still see some more action, but it does not look likely at the moment.
10:27 AM IST Game stopped due to : Bad Light
End of over 742 runs
BAN: 213/3CRR: 2.88
Ball
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  • 1
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  • 1
Shadman Islam:99 (219)
Litton Das:10 (28)
Jomel Warrican:14-1-33-2
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73.6

Jomel Warrican to Shadman Islam, 1 run

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Fuller on the pads, Shadman Islam rolls this to mid on and takes one run. Moves to 99.

0
73.5

Jomel Warrican to Shadman Islam, no run

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Short of a length, on middle and off, Shadman Islam pulls this flat to the right of mid-wicket for no run.

1
73.4

Jomel Warrican to Litton Das, 1 run

Quicker one, on off, Litton Das punches this a touch too firmly towards mid off and takes a run.

0
73.3

Jomel Warrican to Litton Das, no run

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Floated into the batter, Litton blocks this ot short leg.

0
73.2

Jomel Warrican to Litton Das, no run

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Fired into the batter, on off, Das jams it out.

0
73.1

Jomel Warrican to Litton Das, no run

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Fuller on off, Litton Das blocks this out.

End of over 734 runs
BAN: 211/3CRR: 2.89
Ball
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Litton Das:9 (24)
Shadman Islam:98 (217)
Shamar Joseph:10-1-28-0
1
72.6

Shamar Joseph to Litton Das, 1 run

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On a length, around off, Litton Das drives this through covers for a run.

1
72.5

Shamar Joseph to Shadman Islam, 1 run

Good length, on the pads, Shadman Islam clips this to fine leg for a single.

1
72.4

Shamar Joseph to Litton Das, 1 run

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On a length, wide of off, Litton Das cuts this to deep third for one.

0
72.3

Shamar Joseph to Litton Das, no run

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Good length, on middle and off, Das blocks it off his front foot.

1
72.2

Shamar Joseph to Shadman Islam, 1 run

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Back of a length, on the pads, Shadman Islam tucks this to the right of the deep square leg fielder for one run.

0
72.1

Shamar Joseph to Shadman Islam, no run

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Good length, on middle and off, Shadman Islam flicks this through mid-wicket for a dot.

10:20 AM IST Roston Chase wants Jayden Seales to take the ball from the other end, but Nitin Menon rules him out for now, as Seales had been off the field before play was halted due to bad light. He must spend an equivalent amount of time back on the field before he can bowl again. Chase has an animated discussion with the umpire before eventually turning to Shamar Joseph.
End of over 720 run
BAN: 207/3CRR: 2.88
Ball
  • 0
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  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
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Litton Das:7 (21)
Shadman Islam:96 (214)
Joshua Bishop:19-2-50-0
0
71.6

Joshua Bishop to Litton Das, no run

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Full and on middle and leg, Litton Das tucks this to the leg side for a dot to end the over.

0
71.5

Joshua Bishop to Litton Das, no run

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Full and down the leg side. Litton Das looks for the sweep but misses.

0
71.4

Joshua Bishop to Litton Das, no run

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Tossed up delivery, around off, Das drives this to mid off.

0
71.3

Joshua Bishop to Litton Das, no run

Fuller on middle and off, Litton Das blocks it away.

0
71.2

Joshua Bishop to Litton Das, no run

Too full, on the pads, Litton Das tucks this to the leg side.

0
71.1

Joshua Bishop to Litton Das, no run

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Fuller on off, Litton Das blocks it out.

10:12 AM IST Joshua Bishop will bowl from the other end.
End of over 710 run
BAN: 207/3CRR: 2.92
Ball
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Shadman Islam:96 (214)
Litton Das:7 (15)
Jomel Warrican:13-1-31-2
0
70.6

Jomel Warrican to Shadman Islam, no run

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Flighted around off, Shadman Islam rocks back and pushes this to extra cover. The ball kept low here.

0
70.5

Jomel Warrican to Shadman Islam, no run

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Quicker one, on off, Shadman Islam keeps it out.

0
70.4

Jomel Warrican to Shadman Islam, no run

Short of a length, on off, Shadman Islam rocks back and pushes this back to the bowler.

0
70.3

Jomel Warrican to Shadman Islam, no run

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Tossed up, on off, Shadman Islam tucks this to the left of the bowler.

0
70.2

Jomel Warrican to Shadman Islam, no run

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Flighted around off, Shadman Islam drives this to point.

0
70.1

Jomel Warrican to Shadman Islam, no run

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Pushed through around off, Shadman Islam rolls this back to the bowler.

10:09 AM IST We are back again! The players are making their way out to the middle now. Shadman Islam and Litton Das will resume batting for Bangladesh. Jomel Warrican will bowl after the delay.
10:06 AM IST UPDATE - 10.01 am GMT - Out come the two umpires with the light meter. They take a reading at both ends, and the sun is shining brightly now, with a lot fewer dark clouds on the other side. While walking back, Nitin Menon gestures with his hands, as if he is saying the game will resume in about five minutes. It has been confirmed now, and we will be seeing more cricket. Whoo-hoo!
9:57 AM IST UPDATE - 9.56 am GMT - The sun is out, and the conditions have lightened up significantly. However, the visuals show only the fourth umpire out in the middle, along with a few ground staff. The on-field umpires have not come out yet, and now the fourth umpire is also walking off the field. We are still waiting for any official word.
9:45 AM IST UPDATE - 9.44 am GMT - The on-field umpires are making their way out of the ground and are in conversation with the fourth umpire and the head of the ground staff. One side of the stadium has turned really dark now, and any chances of seeing more action are getting slimmer by the minute.
9:37 AM IST UPDATE - 9.28 am GMT - The two umpires are out in the middle again, taking another reading. The live visuals show that dark clouds have taken over Mirpur, and the floodlights remain on. No sign of the players, and with Cyclone Arnab in the forecast, it does not look encouraging for the game to be resumed.
9:22 AM IST Bad light stops play - Roston Chase is keen to bring his pacers back into the attack, but the umpires aren't convinced the conditions are safe enough for the fast bowlers just yet, and the players are now making their way off the field. The ICC has also introduced a provision allowing a pink ball to be used in bad light if both captains agree, although that doesn't appear to be an option being considered here as there was no agreement before the start of the series. There is still plenty of time left in the day, so hopefully the conditions improve, and we can see more play.
9:16 AM IST Game stopped due to : Bad Light
End of over 704 runs
BAN: 207/3CRR: 2.96
Ball
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  • 4
  • 0
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Litton Das:7 (15)
Shadman Islam:96 (208)
Joshua Bishop:18-1-50-0
0
69.6

Joshua Bishop to Litton Das, no run

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Shorter in length, on middle, Litton Das keeps it out to the leg side.

0
69.5

Joshua Bishop to Litton Das, no run

Fires this one, full and down the leg side. Litton Das goes down to paddle it but gloves it onto his pads as the ball rolls past the keeper.

4
69.4

Joshua Bishop to Litton Das, 4 runs

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FOUR! Gets it away! A bit quicker, short and just outside off. Litton Das once again waits for the ball, uses the pace and cuts it wide of backward point for a boundary.

0
69.3

Joshua Bishop to Litton Das, no run

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Floated, full and on off, Litton Das defends it on the front foot.

0
69.2

Joshua Bishop to Litton Das, no run

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Tossed up, full and on middle, Litton Das fends it back to the bowler.

0
69.1

Joshua Bishop to Litton Das, no run

Flatter, short and on off, Litton Das lets the ball come to him and steers it to backward point.

End of over 693 runs
BAN: 203/3CRR: 2.94
Ball
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  • 2
Jomel Warrican:12-0-31-2
2
68.6

Jomel Warrican to Shadman Islam, 2 runs

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Short again and down the leg side, Shadman Islam glances it towards fine leg for a brace.

0
68.5

Jomel Warrican to Shadman Islam, no run

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Drags his length back, on middle, Shadman Islam pats it to silly mid on.

0
68.4

Jomel Warrican to Shadman Islam, no run

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Flighted, full and on middle, Shadman Islam blocks it down the pitch.

0
68.3

Jomel Warrican to Shadman Islam, no run

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Floated, full and around off, turns in, Shadman Islam leaves it alone.

1
68.2

Jomel Warrican to Litton Das, 1 run

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A bit short, on middle and leg, Litton Das flicks it off the back foot through square leg for a single.

0
68.1

Jomel Warrican to Litton Das, no run

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Tossed up, full and on middle, Litton Das blocks it out.

9:09 AM IST The light meter is out again. Another reading is being taken now. We are good to go again, but the umpires have decided that only spinners can bowl, as the light is not good enough for the pacers. Here is Jomel Warrican.
End of over 681 run
BAN: 200/3CRR: 2.94
Ball
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 1
Joshua Bishop:17-1-46-0
1
67.6

Joshua Bishop to Litton Das, 1 run

Dragged back, on middle, Litton Das nudges it towards square leg for a single. 200 up for Bangladesh!

0
67.5

Joshua Bishop to Litton Das, no run

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Flighted, full and on off, Litton Das defends it on the front foot.

0
67.4

Joshua Bishop to Litton Das, no run

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Quicker, short and on off, Litton Das plays it really late and dabs it behind the stumps. Roston Chase at first slip dives to his right to make a fine stop.

0
67.3

Joshua Bishop to Litton Das, no run

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Tossed up, full and on  off, Litton Das defends it on the front foot.

0
67.2

Joshua Bishop to Litton Das, no run

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Short again, on off, Litton Das stays back and keeps it out to the off side.

0
67.1

Joshua Bishop to Litton Das, no run

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Floated, short and on off, Litton Das opens the bat face and steers it to backward point.

End of over 671 run
BAN: 199/3CRR: 2.97
Ball
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
Roston Chase:13-1-53-0
0
66.6

Roston Chase to Shadman Islam, no run

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More air on this one, full and on off, Shadman Islam drills it hard into the ground. Kavem Hodge at short cover moves to his right to get a good hand to make a half-stop. He might have hurt himself a bit as well.

0
66.5

Roston Chase to Shadman Islam, no run

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Loops it up, full and on off, Shadman Islam knocks it down the pitch, Chase dives to his right to stop it.

0
66.4

Roston Chase to Shadman Islam, no run

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Flighted, full and on middle, Shadman Islam turns it to the leg side.

0
66.3

Roston Chase to Shadman Islam, no run

Tossed up, full and on middle, Shadman Islam looks to drive but miscues it off the bottom edge back to the bowler.

0
66.2

Roston Chase to Shadman Islam, no run

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Flatter, full and on off, skids through, Shadman Islam leaves it alone.

1
66.1

Roston Chase to Litton Das, 1 run

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Floated, short and on middle, Litton Das stays back and clips it through square leg for a single. Gets off the mark right away!

End of over 662 runs
BAN: 198/3CRR: 3.00
Ball
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 1
  • 1
  • 0
Joshua Bishop:16-1-45-0
0
65.6

Joshua Bishop to Shadman Islam, no run

Slows it up, full and on off, Shadman Islam leans forward and dead-bats it.

9:01 AM IST Towhid Hridoy is really struggling now and is lying on the ground. The physio is on, but it does not look promising. Uh..oh! The stretcher comes out, and Hridoy is being carried off the ground. This is a sight you never want to see, and hopefully he recovers soon. Litton Das walks out to bat.
9:00 AM IST Ouch! Towhid Hridoy is looking in some discomfort and is unable to continue. A blow to the batting team as Towhid Hridoy is retired hurt.
1
65.5

Joshua Bishop to Towhid Hridoy, 1 run

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Short again and around off, turns away. Towhid Hridoy reaches out and punches it through covers for a run.

1
65.4

Joshua Bishop to Shadman Islam, 1 run

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Goes short and turning into leg, Shadman Islam stays back and flicks it through square leg for a single.

0
65.3

Joshua Bishop to Shadman Islam, no run

Flighted, full and on off, Shadman Islam defends it on the front foot.

0
65.2

Joshua Bishop to Shadman Islam, no run

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Tossed up, full and on middle, Shadman Islam prods forward and blocks it out.

0
65.1

Joshua Bishop to Shadman Islam, no run

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Flatter, full and on off, Shadman Islam jams it back to the bowler.

End of over 652 runs
BAN: 196/3CRR: 3.02
Ball
  • 1
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  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
Roston Chase:12-1-52-0
0
64.6

Roston Chase to Towhid Hridoy, no run

A bit quicker, full and on middle, Towhid Hridoy drills it to mid on.

0
64.5

Roston Chase to Towhid Hridoy, no run

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More air on this one, full and on off, Towhid Hridoy is solid in his defense.

1
64.4

Roston Chase to Shadman Islam, 1 run

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Goes short and around off, Shadman Islam punches it through covers for a run.

0
64.3

Roston Chase to Shadman Islam, no run

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Tossed up, full and on off, turns away, Shadman Islam leaves it alone.

0
64.2

Roston Chase to Shadman Islam, no run

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Floated, full and on off, Shadman Islam uses his feet and bunts it back to the bowler.

1
64.1

Roston Chase to Towhid Hridoy, 1 run

Flatter, shortish and down the leg side. Towhid Hridoy looks to paddle it but gets it a bit too fine. It hits Amir Jangoo's gloves before he can react and deflects towards fine leg. A single taken.

End of over 644 runs
BAN: 194/3CRR: 3.03
Ball
  • 0
  • 0
  • 4
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
Joshua Bishop:15-1-43-0
0
63.6

Joshua Bishop to Shadman Islam, no run

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Loops it up, full and on off, Shadman Islam defends it on the front foot.

0
63.5

Joshua Bishop to Shadman Islam, no run

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Flighted, full and on off, Shadman Islam taps it to short cover.

0
63.4

Joshua Bishop to Shadman Islam, no run

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Drags his length back, on middle, Shadman Islam keeps it out to the leg side.

4
63.3

Joshua Bishop to Shadman Islam, 4 runs

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FOUR! Moves into the 90s! A juicy full toss, around off, there to be hit. Shadman Islam does not miss out and drives it beautifully through covers for a boundary.

0
63.2

Joshua Bishop to Shadman Islam, no run

Floated, full and on middle, Shadman Islam knocks it back to the bowler.

0
63.1

Joshua Bishop to Shadman Islam, no run

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Beauty! Tossed up, full and on off, lands on the rough and turns in sharply. Shadman Islam gets forward to block but the ball spins past the outside edge.

End of over 636 runs
BAN: 190/3CRR: 3.02
Ball
  • 1
  • 2
  • 0
  • 1
  • 1
  • 1
Roston Chase:11-1-50-0
1
62.6

Roston Chase to Shadman Islam, 1 run

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Slows it up, full and on off, Shadman Islam eases it down to long off for one more.

1
62.5

Roston Chase to Towhid Hridoy, 1 run

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Flatter, full and on off, Towhid Hridoy drills it down to long on for one.

1
62.4

Roston Chase to Shadman Islam, 1 run

Shorter in length, around off, Shadman Islam punches it through covers for a run.

0
62.3

Roston Chase to Shadman Islam, no run

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Arm ball, full and on middle, Shadman Islam lunges out and fends it down the pitch.

8:58 AM IST Looks like Towhid Hridoy needs some medical attention. The physio is out, and he is stretching his left leg, which seems to be cramped. The umpires also take this time to bring the light meter out to take a reading, as it has gotten a bit dark. We are good to resume again.
2
62.2

Roston Chase to Shadman Islam, 2 runs

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Goes short and around leg, Shadman Islam nudges it off his hips towards fine leg for a run. He turns back for the second run, but then stops and goes again, ultimately completing it.

1
62.1

Roston Chase to Towhid Hridoy, 1 run

Flatter, full and on middle, skids through. Towhid Hridoy stays back and paddles it through short fine for a single.

End of over 620 run
BAN: 184/3CRR: 2.97
Ball
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
Joshua Bishop:14-1-39-0
0
61.6

Joshua Bishop to Shadman Islam, no run

Looped up, full and outside off, Shadman Islam reaches out and drills it to mid off.

0
61.5

Joshua Bishop to Shadman Islam, no run

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A bit short, on middle, Shadman Islam is solid in is defense.

0
61.4

Joshua Bishop to Shadman Islam, no run

Slows it up, full and on off, Shadman Islam defends it on the front foot.

0
61.3

Joshua Bishop to Shadman Islam, no run

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Big shout from Roston Chase at first slip for a caught behind, but it is turned. He is very confident and takes the review. This is tossed up, full and around off, turns away with some extra bounce. Shadman Islam lunges out but lifts his hands and leaves it alone. UltraEdge comes up and shows that it hits the batter's elbow. West Indies lose a review. That was a horror review from the captain.

0
61.2

Joshua Bishop to Shadman Islam, no run

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Flatter, short and on middle, Shadman Islam stays back and blocks it out.

0
61.1

Joshua Bishop to Shadman Islam, no run

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Floated, short and on off, turns in. Shadman Islam stays back and pushes it back to the bowler.

End of over 616 runs
BAN: 184/3CRR: 3.02
Ball
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  • 1
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  • 4
  • 1
Roston Chase:10-1-44-0
1
60.6

Roston Chase to Shadman Islam, 1 run

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Flighted, full and around off, Shadman Islam drives it to long off for a run.

4
60.5

Roston Chase to Shadman Islam, 4 runs

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FOUR! A boundary after a long time! Roston Chase drags his length back, on middle. Shadman Islam latches onto it and heaves it away to the deep mid-wicket fence for a boundary.

0
60.4

Roston Chase to Shadman Islam, no run

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Pushed through quicker, full and on off, Shadman Islam stays deep inside his crease and keeps it out to the off side.

0
60.3

Roston Chase to Shadman Islam, no run

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Short again, on middle and leg, Shadman Islam pats it towards mid on.

1
60.2

Roston Chase to Towhid Hridoy, 1 run

A bit short, around off, Towhid Hridoy punches it through covers for a single.

0
60.1

Roston Chase to Towhid Hridoy, no run

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Floated, short and on middle, turns in, Towhid Hridoy tucks it to short mid-wicket.

8:35 AM IST Will it be pace from the other end? Nope, Roston Chase will share the attack.
End of over 601 run
BAN: 178/3CRR: 2.97
Ball
  • 0
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
Joshua Bishop:13-0-39-0
0
59.6

Joshua Bishop to Shadman Islam, no run

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Goes short again, on off, Shadman Islam moves back and stabs it to the left of the bowler.

0
59.5

Joshua Bishop to Shadman Islam, no run

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Flighted, full and on middle, Shadman Islam knocks it down the pitch.

0
59.4

Joshua Bishop to Shadman Islam, no run

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Slows it up, full and on off, Shadman Islam strides out and taps it to short cover.

0
59.3

Joshua Bishop to Shadman Islam, no run

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Dragged back, on off, Shadman Islam stays back and pats it back to the bowler.

1
59.2

Joshua Bishop to Towhid Hridoy, 1 run

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Tossed up, full and on middle, Towhid Hridoy flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

0
59.1

Joshua Bishop to Towhid Hridoy, no run

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Floated, short and around off, Towhid Hridoy opens the bat face and steers it to point.

8:33 AM IST We are back for the final session! The two umpires make their way out to the middle, followed by the two Bangladeshi batters, Towhid Hridoy and Shadman Islam. Now, the West Indies players spread out and take their respective field positions. The floodlights are on as well. Here is Joshua Bishop to bowl. Let's go...
8:30 AM IST ... DAY 1, SESSION 3 ...
8:27 AM IST Bangladesh build despite Shanto's departure - Bangladesh were cruising along nicely at the start of the session before Jomel Warrican produced a timely breakthrough, getting Najmul Hossain Shanto against the run of play and ending a 42-run partnership. That gave West Indies a brief opening, but Shadman Islam and Tawhid Hridoy quickly put the pressure back on the visitors with an enterprising stand. Shadman brought up a well-made fifty, while the pair have now put together 67 runs and given the hosts a strong platform for the final session. There has been some turn on offer, but the surface remains conducive to batting, and the Windies will need to find a way through this partnership. With dark clouds now looming overhead, they will hope the conditions can help them make a late push for wickets. Join us at 8:30 am GMT to catch all the action in the final session.
8:27 AM IST 8.15 am GMT - TEA, DAY 1! SESSION SUMMARY - 81 runs and 1 wicket in 30 overs! A solid session for Bangladesh, who have built a strong platform for a big first-innings score. Shadman Islam has batted superbly, while Towhid Hridoy has added some impetus to the innings. West Indies have done well in patches, but they haven't been consistent enough to strike regularly, allowing Bangladesh to stay firmly in control.
End of over 594 runs
BAN: 177/3CRR: 3.00
Ball
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Roston Chase:9-1-38-0
0
58.6

Roston Chase to Shadman Islam, no run

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Slider, on off, Shadman Islam blocks it out to covers. TEA ON DAY 1.

0
58.5

Roston Chase to Shadman Islam, no run

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Fuller on off, Shadman Islam jams it out.

1
58.4

Roston Chase to Towhid Hridoy, 1 run

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Too full, on the pads, Towhid Hridoy pushes this down to long on for a single.

0
58.3

Roston Chase to Towhid Hridoy, no run

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Fuller on middle and off, Towhid Hridoy flicks this to the right of the bowler for a dot.

0
58.2

Roston Chase to Towhid Hridoy, no run

Floated on off, Towhid Hridoy defends this off his front foot.

3
58.1

Roston Chase to Shadman Islam, 3 runs

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Short of a length, on middle and off, Shadman Islam pulls this through mid-wicket for three runs.

End of over 582 runs
BAN: 173/3CRR: 2.98
Ball
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Joshua Bishop:12-0-38-0
0
57.6

Joshua Bishop to Towhid Hridoy, no run

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Fuller on middle and off, Towhid Hridoy dead bats it to silly mid off.

0
57.5

Joshua Bishop to Towhid Hridoy, no run

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Drags his length back, on off, the ball bounces a bit more as well. Towhid Hridoy pats this around silly point.

0
57.4

Joshua Bishop to Towhid Hridoy, no run

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Flighted, around off, Towhid Hridoy gets on top of the bounce and keeps it out.

2
57.3

Joshua Bishop to Towhid Hridoy, 2 runs

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Too full, on the pads, Towhid Hridoy flicks this through mid-wicket and gets a couple.

0
57.2

Joshua Bishop to Towhid Hridoy, no run

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Drifts one in on off, Towhid Hridoy looks to cut it away but gets an outside edge that drops just in front of Chase at first slip.

0
57.1

Joshua Bishop to Towhid Hridoy, no run

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Tossed up, on middle and off, Towhid Hridoy blocks this out of his front foot.

End of over 572 runs
BAN: 171/3CRR: 3.00
Ball
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Roston Chase:8-1-34-0
0
56.6

Roston Chase to Shadman Islam, no run

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Floated on off, Shadman Islam defends this out.

0
56.5

Roston Chase to Shadman Islam, no run

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Quicker one, on middle and off, Shadman Islam keeps it out.

1
56.4

Roston Chase to Towhid Hridoy, 1 run

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Too full, on middle and off, Towhid Hridoy rolls this down to long on for a single.

1
56.3

Roston Chase to Shadman Islam, 1 run

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Fuller around off, Shadman Islam brings out the reverse sweep and edges this just behind first slip for a single.

0
56.2

Roston Chase to Shadman Islam, no run

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Quicker one, on middle and off, Shadman Islam punches this to covers.

0
56.1

Roston Chase to Shadman Islam, no run

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Darted on off, Shadman Islam pushes this to mid off.

End of over 562 runs
BAN: 169/3CRR: 3.02
Ball
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Joshua Bishop:11-0-36-0
0
55.6

Joshua Bishop to Towhid Hridoy, no run

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Fuller on middle and off, Towhid Hridoy cuts this to point for no run.

0
55.5

Joshua Bishop to Towhid Hridoy, no run

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Pushed through on off, Towhid Hridoy pushes this back to the bowler.

1
55.4

Joshua Bishop to Shadman Islam, 1 run

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Tossed up, on the pads, Shadman Islam flicks this through the leg side for one run.

0
55.3

Joshua Bishop to Shadman Islam, no run

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Quicker one on off, Shadman Islam blocks it.

0
55.2

Joshua Bishop to Shadman Islam, no run

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LEG BYE! Tossed up, down the leg side, Shadman Islam misses on the flick and gets it clipped off his thigh pad for a leg bye.

1
55.1

Joshua Bishop to Towhid Hridoy, 1 run

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Fuller on middle and off, Towhid Hridoy drives this through covers for a single.

End of over 550 run
BAN: 167/3CRR: 3.04
Ball
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Roston Chase:7-1-32-0
0
54.6

Roston Chase to Shadman Islam, no run

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Tossed up, on middle and leg, Shadman Islam keeps it out.

0
54.5

Roston Chase to Shadman Islam, no run

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Full and on middle and off, Shadman Islam rolls this back to the bowler for a dot.

0
54.4

Roston Chase to Shadman Islam, no run

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Quicker one, around middle and leg, Shadman Islam tucks this to the leg side.

0
54.3

Roston Chase to Shadman Islam, no run

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Pushed through around off, Islam jams it around silly point.

0
54.2

Roston Chase to Shadman Islam, no run

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Fuller around off, Shadman Islam rocks onto his front foot and keeps it out.

0
54.1

Roston Chase to Shadman Islam, no run

Under-cutter, around off, Shadman Islam looks to cut it away but misses out.

End of over 546 runs
BAN: 167/3CRR: 3.09
Ball
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Joshua Bishop:10-0-34-0
0
53.6

Joshua Bishop to Towhid Hridoy, no run

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Pushed through around off, Towhid Hridoy gets onto his front foot and pushes this to covers for a dot.

2
53.5

Joshua Bishop to Towhid Hridoy, 2 runs

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Tossed up, on middle and leg, Towhid Hridoy flicks this through the leg side for a couple.

0
53.4

Joshua Bishop to Towhid Hridoy, no run

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Darted on the pads, Towhid Hridoy pushes this to mid on.

4
53.3

Joshua Bishop to Towhid Hridoy, 4 runs

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FOUR! That has been hammered to the fence. Full and wide down the leg side, Towhid Hridoy steps across the line of the stumps and sweeps this towards the fine leg region for a boundary.

0
53.2

Joshua Bishop to Towhid Hridoy, no run

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Floated on off, Hridoy jams it out.

0
53.1

Joshua Bishop to Towhid Hridoy, no run

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Fuller around off, Towhid Hridoy pushes this to covers.

End of over 5310 runs
BAN: 161/3CRR: 3.04
Ball
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Justin Greaves:10-4-30-0
0
52.6

Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, no run

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Good length, wide outside off, Shadman Islam takes a step out in front and leaves it all alone.

0
52.5

Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, no run

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Full and wide outside off, Shadman Islam leaves it all alone.

4
52.4

Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, 4 runs

FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries for Shadman Islam. Good length, on the pads, Shadman Islam gets in line with the ball and tickles it through the fine leg region for another boundary. Partnership breaches 50 between Hridoy and Islam.

4
52.3

Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, 4 runs

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FOUR! Pitched-up delivery, full and wide of off, Shadman Islam strides onto his front foot and drives this through the covers region for a boundary here.

NB
52.3

Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, 1 run

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NO BALL! Justin has overstepped yet again. Good length, wide of off, Shadman Islam leaves it.

0
52.2

Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, no run

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Full and wide outside off, Shadman Islam leaves it all alone.

0
52.1

Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, no run

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Full and wide of off, Shadman Islam drives this to covers for a dot.

NB
52.1

Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, 1 run

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NO BALL! Islam blocks a length delivery. Justin Greaves has overstepped.

End of over 522 runs
BAN: 151/3CRR: 2.90
Ball
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Joshua Bishop:9-0-28-0
0
51.6

Joshua Bishop to Towhid Hridoy, no run

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Fuller on off, Hridoy keeps it out.

0
51.5

Joshua Bishop to Towhid Hridoy, no run

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Quicker one, around off, Towhid Hridoy blocks it around point.

0
51.4

Joshua Bishop to Towhid Hridoy, no run

Full and around off, Hridoy keeps it out around silly point.

0
51.3

Joshua Bishop to Towhid Hridoy, no run

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Fired on middle and off, Towhid Hridoy gets it edged off the inside onto his pads.

0
51.2

Joshua Bishop to Towhid Hridoy, no run

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Under-cutter, around off, Towhid Hridoy rocks onto his front foot and keeps it out.

2
51.1

Joshua Bishop to Towhid Hridoy, 2 runs

Short of a length, around off, Towhid Hridoy cuts this to the left of deep point for a brace.

End of over 510 run
BAN: 149/3CRR: 2.92
Ball
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0
50.6

Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, no run

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Full and around off, Islam punches this to point.

0
50.5

Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, no run

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Hard length, on top of off, Shadman Islam rocks this off his front foot.

0
50.4

Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, no run

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Back of a length, around off, Shadman Islam gives it a good look and offers just a leave.

0
50.3

Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, no run

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Good length, around off, Shadman Islam leaves it all alone.

0
50.2

Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, no run

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Pitched-up delivery, around off, Shadman Islam drives this to the right of the mid off fielder for a dot.

0
50.1

Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, no run

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Back of a length, around off, Shadman Islam rocks back and defends this off his back foot.

End of over 502 runs
BAN: 149/3CRR: 2.98
Ball
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Joshua Bishop:8-0-26-0
1
49.6

Joshua Bishop to Shadman Islam, 1 run

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Fuller around off, Shadman Islam gets onto his back foot and cuts this through point for a single.

0
49.5

Joshua Bishop to Shadman Islam, no run

Too full, on off, Shadman Islam keeps it out.

0
49.4

Joshua Bishop to Shadman Islam, no run

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Fuller on middle and off, turning into the batter. Shadman Islam rocks back and pushes this back to the bowler.

1
49.3

Joshua Bishop to Towhid Hridoy, 1 run

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Fuller on the pads, Towhid Hridoy sweeps this to deep backward square leg for a single.

0
49.2

Joshua Bishop to Towhid Hridoy, no run

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Floated on off, Towhid Hridoy gets on top of the bounce and keeps it out.

0
49.1

Joshua Bishop to Towhid Hridoy, no run

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Short of a length, around off, Towhid Hridoy rocks back and punches this to the left of the bowler for no run.

End of over 494 runs
BAN: 147/3CRR: 3.00
Ball
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0
48.6

Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, no run

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Full and wide of off, Shadman Islam gets onto his front foot and leaves it all alone.

0
48.5

Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, no run

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Short and on off, Shadman Islam rocks back and keeps it out.

0
48.4

Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, no run

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Back of a length, on middle and off, Shadman Islam rocks back and defends this off his back foot.

0
48.3

Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, no run

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Good length, on off, Shadman Islam rocks back and keeps it out.

4
48.2

Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, 4 runs

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FOUR! Edged and past the second slip fielder for a boundary. Pitched-up delivery, wide of off, Shadman Islam prods onto his front foot and gets it edged off the outside of his bat past Roston Chase at second slip for a boundary.

0
48.1

Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, no run

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On a length, around off, Shadman Islam presses onto his front foot and punches this to covers for no run.

End of over 482 runs
BAN: 143/3CRR: 2.98
Ball
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Joshua Bishop:7-0-24-0
0
47.6

Joshua Bishop to Towhid Hridoy, no run

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Short of a length, around off, Towhid Hridoy smashes this off his back foot towards the left of extra cover for no run.

2
47.5

Joshua Bishop to Towhid Hridoy, 2 runs

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Tossed up, on the pads, Towhid Hridoy clips this through square leg for a brace.

0
47.4

Joshua Bishop to Towhid Hridoy, no run

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Darted around off, Towhid Hridoy pats this to the point fielder for no run.

0
47.3

Joshua Bishop to Towhid Hridoy, no run

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Tossed up, on the pads, Towhid Hridoy flicks this to mid-wicket for a dot.

0
47.2

Joshua Bishop to Towhid Hridoy, no run

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Quicker one, around off, Towhid Hridoy pushes this to the leg side.

0
47.1

Joshua Bishop to Towhid Hridoy, no run

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Fuller on middle and off, Towhid Hridoy defends it out.

End of over 470 run
BAN: 141/3CRR: 3.00
Ball
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0
46.6

Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, no run

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Full and around off, shaping away from the batter. Shadman Islam leaves it all alone.

0
46.5

Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, no run

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Good length, down the leg side, Shadman Islam leaves it.

0
46.4

Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, no run

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Full and wide of off, Shadman Islam leaves it all alone.

0
46.3

Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, no run

On a length, around middle and off, Shadman Islam gets onto his back foot and pats this to covers for no run.

0
46.2

Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, no run

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Back of a length, on off, Shadman Islam defends it out.

0
46.1

Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, no run

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Good length, around off, Shadman Islam presses onto his front foot and jams it out.

End of over 463 runs
BAN: 141/3CRR: 3.07
Ball
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Joshua Bishop:6-0-22-0
0
45.6

Joshua Bishop to Towhid Hridoy, no run

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Floated on off, Towhid Hridoy keeps it out.

1
45.5

Joshua Bishop to Shadman Islam, 1 run

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Tossed up, on the pads, Shadman Islam flicks this through the backward square leg for a single.

0
45.4

Joshua Bishop to Shadman Islam, no run

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Darted ont he pads, Shadman Islam blocks it out.

0
45.3

Joshua Bishop to Shadman Islam, no run

Darted onto the pads, Shadman Islam works this to mid-wicket for a dot.

1
45.2

Joshua Bishop to Towhid Hridoy, 1 run

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Short of a length, around off, Towhid Hridoy cuts this through the point region for a single.

1
45.1

Joshua Bishop to Shadman Islam, 1 run

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Tossed up, on off, Shadman Islam drives this to wide mid off for a single.

End of over 451 run
BAN: 138/3CRR: 3.07
Ball
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0
44.6

Justin Greaves to Towhid Hridoy, no run

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On a length, wide of off, Towhid Hridoy strides out in front and leaves it all alone.

0
44.5

Justin Greaves to Towhid Hridoy, no run

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Full and on off, Towhid Hridoy presses onto his front foot and blocks it out.

0
44.4

Justin Greaves to Towhid Hridoy, no run

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Good length, in the channel, Towhid Hridoy gives it a good look and leaves it out.

1
44.3

Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, 1 run

Back of a length, on middle and leg, Shadman Islam milks this through the square leg region for a single.

0
44.2

Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, no run

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On a length, wide of off, Shadman Islam covers his off-stump and leaves it.

0
44.1

Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, no run

Back of a length, on off, Shadman Islam punches this to covers.

End of over 442 runs
BAN: 137/3CRR: 3.11
Ball
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Joshua Bishop:5-0-19-0
0
43.6

Joshua Bishop to Towhid Hridoy, no run

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Flighted, on middle and off, the ball lands on a rough patch and turns sharply away from the batter. Towhid Hridoy was on his back foot to pull it away but leaves it.

1
43.5

Joshua Bishop to Shadman Islam, 1 run

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Fuller on the pads, Shadman Islam flicks this through mid-wicket for a single.

0
43.4

Joshua Bishop to Shadman Islam, no run

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Quicker one, short and on off, Shadman Islam punches this to silly mid off.

0
43.3

Joshua Bishop to Shadman Islam, no run

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Full and on off, Shadman Islam rocks back and punches this to covers for no run.

1
43.2

Joshua Bishop to Towhid Hridoy, 1 run

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Floated into the batter, on his pads, Towhid Hridoy clips this to fine leg for a single.

0
43.1

Joshua Bishop to Towhid Hridoy, no run

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Quicker one, around off, Towhid Hridoy cuts this to point.

7:13 AM IST DRINKS! Bangladesh are steadily building another partnership, but they will hope that they can make this a big one. Shadman Islam is looking solid out there, already notching up a fifty, while Towhid Hridoy has been proactive. It was Jomel Warrican once again who got the breakthrough for West Indies, but the others also need to step up now. They have bowled well and with the pitch already offering some turn, they will hope to pick up a few more wickets in the day.
End of over 437 runs
BAN: 135/3CRR: 3.14
Ball
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Shamar Joseph:9-1-24-0
1
42.6

Shamar Joseph to Towhid Hridoy, 1 run

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Tries the yorker, but serves a low full toss, on middle, tailing in. Towhid Hridoy flicks it to deep mid-wicket for one.

1
42.5

Shamar Joseph to Shadman Islam, 1 run

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Full again and on off, Shadman Islam pushes it towards cover for a single.

0
42.4

Shamar Joseph to Shadman Islam, no run

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False shot! Shamar Joseph goes much fuller, outside off, angling it away. Shadman Islam goes chasing after it and throws his hands but gets beaten on the outside edge.

0
42.3

Shamar Joseph to Shadman Islam, no run

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Bangs in a bouncer, around leg, Shadman Islam ducks under it.

LB
42.2

Shamar Joseph to Towhid Hridoy, 1 run

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Hard length and on middle, angling in sharply. Towhid Hridoy misses his flick as the ball goes off his pads towards square leg. A leg bye taken.

4
42.1

Shamar Joseph to Towhid Hridoy, 4 runs

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FOUR! Top shot! Short of a length and around off, sits up nicely for the batter. Towhid Hridoy gets on his toes and pulls it in front of square on the leg side for a boundary.

End of over 421 run
BAN: 128/3CRR: 3.05
Ball
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Jomel Warrican:11-0-28-2
0
41.6

Jomel Warrican to Shadman Islam, no run

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Looped up, full and on middle, Shadman Islam lunges out and dead-bats it.

0
41.5

Jomel Warrican to Shadman Islam, no run

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Drops it short, on off, Shadman Islam stays back and pats it down the pitch.

0
41.4

Jomel Warrican to Shadman Islam, no run

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Flighted, full and on middle, Shadman Islam knocks it to silly mid on.

1
41.3

Jomel Warrican to Towhid Hridoy, 1 run

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Flatter, full and on middle, Towhid Hridoy drills it to wide mid on for a single.

0
41.2

Jomel Warrican to Towhid Hridoy, no run

Floated, full and on middle, Towhid Hridoy prods out and blocks it.

0
41.1

Jomel Warrican to Towhid Hridoy, no run

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Tossed up, full and on middle, Towhid Hridoy gets forward and turns it past short leg.

End of over 411 run
BAN: 127/3CRR: 3.10
Ball
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Shamar Joseph:8-1-18-0
0
40.6

Shamar Joseph to Shadman Islam, no run

Pitched up and around off, angling away. Shadman Islam lets it sail through to the keeper.

0
40.5

Shamar Joseph to Shadman Islam, no run

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Lands this on a good length and on middle, Shadman Islam guides it off the outer half of the bat towards point.

1
40.4

Shamar Joseph to Towhid Hridoy, 1 run

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Much fuller, on middle, angling in. Towhid Hridoy clips it towards square leg. Tagenarine Chanderpaul fails to judge the bounce and fumbles to allow a single.

0
40.3

Shamar Joseph to Towhid Hridoy, no run

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Short of a length, keeps the line outside off once more. Towhid Hridoy does not get tempted.

0
40.2

Shamar Joseph to Towhid Hridoy, no run

Just back of a length and outside off again, Towhid Hridoy lets it go to the keeper.

0
40.1

Shamar Joseph to Towhid Hridoy, no run

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Fuller delivery, well outside off, skids through. Towhid Hridoy makes an easy leave.

End of over 401 run
BAN: 126/3CRR: 3.15
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39.6

Jomel Warrican to Towhid Hridoy, 1 run

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Looped up, full and around off, Towhid Hridoy drives it through covers for a single.

0
39.5

Jomel Warrican to Towhid Hridoy, no run

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Flatter, shortish and on off, Towhid Hridoy pats it back to the bowler.

0
39.4

Jomel Warrican to Towhid Hridoy, no run

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Slows it up, full and on off, Towhid Hridoy defends it on the front foot.

0
39.3

Jomel Warrican to Towhid Hridoy, no run

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Flighted, full and on off, Towhid Hridoy prods forward and blocks it out.

0
39.2

Jomel Warrican to Towhid Hridoy, no run

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Floated, full and on middle, Towhid Hridoy lunges out an dead-bats it.

0
39.1

Jomel Warrican to Towhid Hridoy, no run

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Tossed up, full and on middle, Towhid Hridoy clips it to the right of mid-wicket. He wants the run but is sent back.

End of over 392 runs
BAN: 125/3CRR: 3.21
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38.6

Shamar Joseph to Towhid Hridoy, 1 run

Dug into the surface, on middle and leg. Towhid Hridoy pulls it away through square leg for one.

0
38.5

Shamar Joseph to Towhid Hridoy, no run

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Hits the deck hard and just around off, Towhid Hridoy offers no shot at it.

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38.5

Shamar Joseph to Towhid Hridoy, 1 run

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Beaten! Good-length delivery at 141.7 kph, on off, holds its line. Towhid Hridoy tries to play it from the crease but gets beaten on the outside edge. Well, it would not have mattered even if he edged that, as Joseph has overstepped here. No Ball called.

0
38.4

Shamar Joseph to Towhid Hridoy, no run

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A bouncer at 139.2 kph around leg, Towhid Hridoy lets it go.

0
38.3

Shamar Joseph to Towhid Hridoy, no run

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Short of a length and on off, Towhid Hridoy gets a bit rushed but manages to dab it down to backward point.

0
38.2

Shamar Joseph to Towhid Hridoy, no run

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Back of a length and on off, Towhid Hridoy stays back and punches it to short cover.

0
38.1

Shamar Joseph to Towhid Hridoy, no run

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Hard-length delivery, on the fifth stump line. Towhid Hridoy leans forward a bit and leaves it alone.

End of over 383 runs
BAN: 123/3CRR: 3.24
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37.6

Jomel Warrican to Shadman Islam, no run

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Slower through the air, full and around off. Shadman Islam lunges out and taps it to short cover.

1
37.5

Jomel Warrican to Towhid Hridoy, 1 run

Quicker and shorter, on leg, Towhid Hridoy nudges it through square leg for one

0
37.4

Jomel Warrican to Towhid Hridoy, no run

Tossed up, full and on middle and leg, Towhid Hridoy drills it to mid on.

2
37.3

Jomel Warrican to Towhid Hridoy, 2 runs

Short again, on leg, Towhid Hridoy flicks it off the back foot through square leg for a couple of runs.

0
37.2

Jomel Warrican to Towhid Hridoy, no run

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A bit short, on off, Towhid Hridoy moves back and stabs it out to short cover.

0
37.1

Jomel Warrican to Towhid Hridoy, no run

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Tossed up, full and on middle, Towhid Hridoy blocks it down the pitch.

End of over 378 runs
BAN: 120/3CRR: 3.24
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36.6

Shamar Joseph to Shadman Islam, no run

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A bouncer, around leg, Shadman Islam ducks under it. The ball dies down to the keeper, who does well to get his body behind it to make a half-stop.

1
36.5

Shamar Joseph to Towhid Hridoy, 1 run

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Pitched up, on middle and leg, Towhid Hridoy tucks it on front of short mid-wicket for a quick run.

4
36.4

Shamar Joseph to Towhid Hridoy, 4 runs

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FOUR! Easy pickings! Shamar Joseph errs in line and serves this full, but angling down the leg side. Towhid Hridoy just has to get some bat on it and tickles it away to the fine leg fence for a boundary.

1
36.3

Shamar Joseph to Shadman Islam, 1 run

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Good-length delivery, on off, straightens off the deck. Shadman Islam gets squared up and hangs his bat away from his body. It catches the outer half of the bat and rolls through backward point for a single.

0
36.2

Shamar Joseph to Shadman Islam, no run

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Back of a length and outside off again, Shadman Islam slaps it hard but straight to cover.

2
36.1

Shamar Joseph to Shadman Islam, 2 runs

Short of a length and outside off, Shadman Islam reaches out and punches it through extra covers for a brace.

6:41 AM IST Shamar Joseph returns to the attack.
End of over 363 runs
BAN: 112/3CRR: 3.11
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35.6

Jomel Warrican to Shadman Islam, 1 run

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Drops it short, on leg, Shadman Islam nudges it through square leg for one more.

1
35.5

Jomel Warrican to Towhid Hridoy, 1 run

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Flatter, full and on middle, Towhid Hridoy clips it through mid-wicket for one.

0
35.4

Jomel Warrican to Towhid Hridoy, no run

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Looped up, full and on middle, Towhid Hridoy blocks it down the pitch.

6:40 AM IST A wicket against the run of play. Towhid Hridoy is the next man in.
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35.3

Jomel Warrican to Najmul Hossain Shanto, no run

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OUT! LBW! A fantastic review from West Indies. Jomel Warrican bowls this a bit flatter, full and around middle. Najmul Hossain Shanto gets down on one knee to paddle it away but this is too full for that shot. The ball sneaks under the bat to hit his front pad. The fielders around the stumps look confident, and Roston Chase sends it upstairs. UltraEdge confirms no bat involved, and Ball Tracking shows three reds, with the ball hitting the middle and leg stumps. The on-field call is changed to Out, much to the delight of the Windies players. The 42-run stand has been broken and Bangladesh are 110/3 now.

0
35.2

Jomel Warrican to Najmul Hossain Shanto, no run

Floated, full and on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto knocks it back to the bowler.

1
35.1

Jomel Warrican to Shadman Islam, 1 run

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Tossed up, full and on middle and leg, Shadman Islam tucks it past short mid-wicket for a single.

End of over 353 runs
BAN: 109/2CRR: 3.11
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34.6

Jayden Seales to Najmul Hossain Shanto, no run

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Back of a length and just around off, takes off a bit. Najmul Hossain Shanto leaves it alone.

0
34.5

Jayden Seales to Najmul Hossain Shanto, no run

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Switches to around the wickets, serves this full, on middle, angling in. Najmul Hossain Shanto clips it to square leg.

1
34.4

Jayden Seales to Shadman Islam, 1 run

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Dug into the surface, around off. Shadman Islam swats it off the bottom half of the bat wide of short mid-wicket for another run.

1
34.3

Jayden Seales to Najmul Hossain Shanto, 1 run

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On a length and on leg, Najmul Hossain Shanto clips it through square leg for a run.

1
34.2

Jayden Seales to Shadman Islam, 1 run

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FIFTY FOR ISLAM! A solid knock from the opener and he has grown in confidence as the game has progressed. This is his 10th Test half-century. Short of a length and on middle, Shadman Islam rolls his wrists and pulls it to deep square leg for a single.

0
34.1

Jayden Seales to Shadman Islam, no run

Jayden Seales comes over the wicket, lands this back of a length and on off, angling it away. Shadman Islam lifts his hands and lets it to go to the keeper.

End of over 343 runs
BAN: 106/2CRR: 3.12
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33.6

Jomel Warrican to Najmul Hossain Shanto, no run

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Slows it up, full and around middle, Najmul Hossain Shanto defends it on the front foot.

0
33.5

Jomel Warrican to Najmul Hossain Shanto, no run

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Darts this one, full and on middle, Najmul Hossain Shanto uses his feet and bunts it back towards the bowler. Jomel Warrican gets his left hand to parry it to short mid-wicket.

1
33.4

Jomel Warrican to Shadman Islam, 1 run

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Flighted, full and on off, Shadman Islam drills it down the pitch. Jomel Warrican dives to his left but fails to stop it as the ball rolls to long on. They cross.

0
33.3

Jomel Warrican to Shadman Islam, no run

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Tossed up, full and on middle, Shadman Islam prods forward and blocks it down the pitch.

2
33.2

Jomel Warrican to Shadman Islam, 2 runs

Flatter, full and down the leg side, Shadman Islam glances it away towards fine leg for a couple of runs.

0
33.1

Jomel Warrican to Shadman Islam, no run

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Floated, full and on middle and leg, Shadman Islam stays back and turns it to the leg side.

End of over 330 run
BAN: 103/2CRR: 3.12
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32.6

Jayden Seales to Najmul Hossain Shanto, no run

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Good length and on middle and off, Najmul Hossain Shanto gets behind the line of it and keeps it out. A probing maiden over!

0
32.5

Jayden Seales to Najmul Hossain Shanto, no run

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Short of a legnth and just around off, shapes away. Najmul Hossain Shanto offers no shot at it.

0
32.4

Jayden Seales to Najmul Hossain Shanto, no run

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Hits the deck hard, and on off, nips back in. Najmul Hossain Shanto hangs his bat away from his body to play at it but gets an inside edge onto his pads.

0
32.3

Jayden Seales to Najmul Hossain Shanto, no run

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Pitched up and around off, shaping in a bit. Najmul Hossain Shanto reaches out to drive but gets an inside edge to the leg side.

0
32.2

Jayden Seales to Najmul Hossain Shanto, no run

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Full again and on off, angling in, Najmul Hossain Shanto blocks it down the pitch.

0
32.1

Jayden Seales to Najmul Hossain Shanto, no run

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Jayden Seales serves this full from round the wicket, gets it to holds its line, Najmul Hossain Shanto leaves it alone.

End of over 324 runs
BAN: 103/2CRR: 3.22
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31.6

Jomel Warrican to Najmul Hossain Shanto, 1 run

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Slows it up, ful and on middle. Najmul Hossain Shanto lunges out, opens the bat face and taps it towards point for one.

1
31.5

Jomel Warrican to Shadman Islam, 1 run

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Gives this some more air, full and around off. Shadman Islam strides out and drives it through covers for another run.

1
31.4

Jomel Warrican to Najmul Hossain Shanto, 1 run

Flatter, full and on middle, Najmul Hossain Shanto drills it down to long on for a run.

0
31.3

Jomel Warrican to Najmul Hossain Shanto, no run

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Flighted, full and on middle, Najmul Hossain Shanto uses his feet but yorks himself and jams it back to the bowler.

0
31.2

Jomel Warrican to Najmul Hossain Shanto, no run

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Floated, full and on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto prods forward and blocks it out.

1
31.1

Jomel Warrican to Shadman Islam, 1 run

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Tossed up, full and on off, Shadman Islam bunts it down to long on for a single. 100 up for Bangladesh!

End of over 311 run
BAN: 99/2CRR: 3.19
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30.6

Jayden Seales to Najmul Hossain Shanto, no run

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Nails a yorker at 140.9 kph, on middle, tailing in sharply. Najmul Hossain Shanto gets his bat down just in time to dig it out.

0
30.5

Jayden Seales to Najmul Hossain Shanto, no run

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Back of a length and angling into the body of the batter. Najmul Hossain Shanto looks to work it across the line but misses. The ball lobs up off his thigh pad and drops into the square leg region.

0
30.4

Jayden Seales to Najmul Hossain Shanto, no run

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Much fuller and on off, angling in, Najmul Hossain Shanto blocks it out.

1
30.3

Jayden Seales to Shadman Islam, 1 run

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Short of a length and around off at 138.7 kph. Shadman Islam gets a bit rushed and swats it down the pitch,

0
30.2

Jayden Seales to Shadman Islam, no run

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Full again and on off, Shadman Islam drives it firmly with the full face of the bat but straight to mid off.

0
30.1

Jayden Seales to Shadman Islam, no run

Very full delivery, around off. Shadman Islam gets under it and jams it out to extra cover.

6:15 AM IST Jayden Seales will share the attack.
End of over 302 runs
BAN: 98/2CRR: 3.27
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29.6

Jomel Warrican to Shadman Islam, 1 run

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Slows it up, full and on middle, Shadman Islam eases it down to long on for one.

0
29.5

Jomel Warrican to Shadman Islam, no run

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Drops it short and around off, Shadman Islam moves back and punches it wide of short cover. John Campbell dives to his right and makes a fine stop, saving a certain boundary.

0
29.4

Jomel Warrican to Shadman Islam, no run

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Loops it up, full and on middle, Shadman Islam knocks it back to the bowler.

0
29.3

Jomel Warrican to Shadman Islam, no run

Flighted, full and on off, Shadman Islam presses forward and taps it to short cover.

1
29.2

Jomel Warrican to Najmul Hossain Shanto, 1 run

Floated, full and on middle, Najmul Hossain Shanto drills it down to long on for a single.

0
29.1

Jomel Warrican to Najmul Hossain Shanto, no run

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Tossed up, full and on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto prods forward and blocks it out.

6:12 AM IST We are back for the second session! The players are making their way out to the middle now. Najmul Hossain Shanto and Shadman Islam will resume batting for Bangladesh. Jomel Warrican will start proceedings with the ball. Here we go...
6:10 AM IST ... DAY 1, SESSION 2 ...
5:44 AM IST Honours even at Lunch- An absorbing opening session concludes with Bangladesh positioned at 96/2. Both sides enjoyed dominant passages of play in what has shaped up to be a highly competitive and evenly balanced first morning of Test cricket. The players are leaving the field for the Lunch break. We will be back with the post-Lunch session at 6.10 am GMT.
5:45 AM IST Bangladesh rebuild before Warrican strikes - Shadman Islam and Mominul Haque spearheaded the recovery, combining for a vital 59-run partnership that steadied the ship. Just as the hosts seemed to be taking control, Mominul gifted his wicket to Jomel Warrican for 28, falling to the spinner's second delivery of the match. Shadman 42 and skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto 15 safely navigated the remaining overs, ensuring no further damage before the interval.
5:40 AM IST 5.35 am GMT - LUNCH ON DAY 1 - Bangladesh end the session at 96 for 2 after 29 overs. Jayden Seales made an immediate impact in Mirpur, striking early with the new ball after Bangladesh elected to bat first. The West Indian pacer removed opener Tanzid Hasan for just 7 runs in the 7th over, giving the visitors a dream start and putting the hosts on the back foot early in the morning session.
End of over 291 run
BAN: 96/2CRR: 3.31
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28.6

Roston Chase to Shadman Islam, no run

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Pushed through quicker again, short and on middle, Shadman Islam stays back and keeps it out. THAT WILL BE LUNCH ON DAY 1!

0
28.5

Roston Chase to Shadman Islam, no run

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Tossed up, full and on middle, Shadman Islam lunges out and turns it past short leg.

0
28.4

Roston Chase to Shadman Islam, no run

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Another shorter one, quicker too, on off. Shadman Islam punches it to short cover.

0
28.3

Roston Chase to Shadman Islam, no run

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Drags his length back, on off, Shadman Islam pats it back to the bowler.

0
28.2

Roston Chase to Shadman Islam, no run

Flatter, short and on middle, skids through. Shadman Islam backs away to punch but has no room to work with and stabs it down the pitch.

1
28.1

Roston Chase to Najmul Hossain Shanto, 1 run

Shorter in length, on leg, Najmul Hossain Shanto stays back and nudges it towards backward square leg for a single.

5:29 AM IST Last over before Lunch. Roston Chase will bowl it.
End of over 283 runs
BAN: 95/2CRR: 3.39
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27.6

Jomel Warrican to Najmul Hossain Shanto, 1 run

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Flighted, full and on middle, Najmul Hossain Shanto dives it down to long on for oe more.

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27.5

Jomel Warrican to Najmul Hossain Shanto, no run

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Dragged back, on middle, Najmul Hossain Shanto moves back and keeps it out to the leg side.

0
27.4

Jomel Warrican to Najmul Hossain Shanto, no run

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Pushed through quicker, full and on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto tucks it to short mid-wicket.

1
27.3

Jomel Warrican to Shadman Islam, 1 run

Goes short, on middle, Shadman Islam stays back and flicks it to deep square leg for a run.

0
27.2

Jomel Warrican to Shadman Islam, no run

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Floated, full and on middle, Shadman Islam gets forward and turns it to short leg.

1
27.1

Jomel Warrican to Najmul Hossain Shanto, 1 run

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Tossed up, full and on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto drills it to long off for a single.

End of over 274 runs
BAN: 92/2CRR: 3.41
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26.6

Joshua Bishop to Shadman Islam, no run

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Slows it up, full and on middle, Shadman Islam defends it on the front foot.

0
26.5

Joshua Bishop to Shadman Islam, no run

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Fires this one, full and on off, Shadman Islam tucks it to short mid-wicket. John Campbell dives to his right to make the stop. He quicky releases an underarm throw at the bowler's end but it is well wide of the stumps.

2
26.4

Joshua Bishop to Shadman Islam, 2 runs

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Drops it short, outside off. Shadman Islam moves back and cuts it wide of deep point for a brace.

1
26.3

Joshua Bishop to Najmul Hossain Shanto, 1 run

Flighted, full and on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto steps across and drives it to long on for a run.

1
26.2

Joshua Bishop to Shadman Islam, 1 run

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Floated, full and on middle, Shadman Islam drills it to long on for a single.

0
26.1

Joshua Bishop to Shadman Islam, no run

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Tossed up, full and on middle, Shadman Islam prods forward and blocks it out.

End of over 264 runs
BAN: 88/2CRR: 3.38
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25.6

Jomel Warrican to Shadman Islam, 1 run

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Looped up, full and on off, Shadman Islam drills it to wide mid off for one more.

1
25.5

Jomel Warrican to Najmul Hossain Shanto, 1 run

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Quicker one, short and around leg, Najmul Hossain Shanto rocks back and heaves it away to deep square leg for one.

1
25.4

Jomel Warrican to Shadman Islam, 1 run

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Dragged back, on leg, Shadman Islam flicks it off the back foot through square leg for a run.

0
25.3

Jomel Warrican to Shadman Islam, no run

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Tossed up, full and on off, Shadman Islam drills it wide of the bowler. Jomel Warrican dives to his right on the follow-through to make the stop.

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25.2

Jomel Warrican to Shadman Islam, no run

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Drops it a bit short, on off, Shadman Islam moves back and clips it to short mid-wicket.

1
25.1

Jomel Warrican to Najmul Hossain Shanto, 1 run

Floated, full and on middle and leg, Najmul Hossain Shanto turns it past short leg for a single.

End of over 254 runs
BAN: 84/2CRR: 3.36
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24.6

Joshua Bishop to Shadman Islam, no run

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Drags his length back, outside off. Shadman Islam backs away to cut but misses.

0
24.5

Joshua Bishop to Shadman Islam, no run

Flighted, full and on off, Shadman Islam taps it to short cover.

1
24.4

Joshua Bishop to Najmul Hossain Shanto, 1 run

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A bit quicker, shortish and on middle, Najmul Hossain Shanto works it off the inner half of the bat through square leg for a run.

1
24.3

Joshua Bishop to Shadman Islam, 1 run

Floated, full and on off, Shadman Islam goes down and reverse sweeps it through point for a single.

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24.2

Joshua Bishop to Shadman Islam, 2 runs

That beats everyone! Flatter, short and on off, turns in sharply. Shadman Islam moves back to pull it away but gets cramped for room and misses. The keeper also fails to stop it, allowing a couple of byes.

0
24.1

Joshua Bishop to Shadman Islam, no run

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Tossed up, full and outside off, Shadman Islam reaches out and bunts it to mid off.

End of over 243 runs
BAN: 80/2CRR: 3.33
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23.6

Jomel Warrican to Najmul Hossain Shanto, no run

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Flatter, full and on middle, Najmul Hossain Shanto fends it down the pitch.

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23.5

Jomel Warrican to Najmul Hossain Shanto, 2 runs

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In the air..SAFE! Jomel Warrican loops it up, full and around off. Najmul Hossain Shanto uses his feet and tries to loft it but mistimes it high in the air. It goes well over mid off, but does not have enough legs to go to the fence. Shamar Joseph runs backwards to collect it and keeps it to two runs.

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23.4

Jomel Warrican to Najmul Hossain Shanto, no run

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Fires this one, full and on leg, Najmul Hossain Shanto tucks it straight to short mid-wicket.

0
23.3

Jomel Warrican to Najmul Hossain Shanto, no run

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Tossed up, full and on middle, Najmul Hossain Shanto turns it to the leg side.

1
23.2

Jomel Warrican to Shadman Islam, 1 run

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Flighted, full and on off. Shadman Islam gets forward, opens the bat face and pushes it through cover-point for a single.

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23.1

Jomel Warrican to Shadman Islam, no run

Floated, full and around leg, Shadman Islam clips it to square leg.

End of over 238 runs
BAN: 77/2CRR: 3.35
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22.6

Joshua Bishop to Najmul Hossain Shanto, no run

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Slows it up, full and on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto defends it on the front foot.

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22.5

Joshua Bishop to Najmul Hossain Shanto, 4 runs

FOUR! Pure timing! Joshua Bishop gives this one some more air, full and on middle. Najmul Hossain Shanto gets right under it and drives it gently but with sublime timing down the ground. The fielder at mid on dives to his right, but the ball beats him and rolls to the fence for a boundary.

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22.4

Joshua Bishop to Shadman Islam, 1 run

A bit short, on leg, Shadman Islam nudges it through mid-wicket for a run.

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22.3

Joshua Bishop to Shadman Islam, 2 runs

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Flighted, full and on off, Shadman Islam goes down and reverse sweeps it through point for a couple of runs.

1
22.2

Joshua Bishop to Najmul Hossain Shanto, 1 run

Flatter, shortish and on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto stays back, opens the bat face and steers it towards backward point for a single.

0
22.1

Joshua Bishop to Najmul Hossain Shanto, no run

Tossed up, full and on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto presses forward and pushes it to short cover.

End of over 221 run
BAN: 69/2CRR: 3.14
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21.6

Jomel Warrican to Shadman Islam, no run

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Looped up, full and on off, Shadman Islam taps it to the off side.

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21.5

Jomel Warrican to Najmul Hossain Shanto, 1 run

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More air on this one, full and on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto lunges out and guides it off the outer half of the bat wide of first slip for one.

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21.4

Jomel Warrican to Najmul Hossain Shanto, no run

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Slows it up, full and on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto knocks it to the right of the bowler.

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21.3

Jomel Warrican to Najmul Hossain Shanto, no run

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Flighted, full and on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto knocks it to mid off.

5:10 AM IST The 59-run stand is broken. Najmul Hossain Shanto comes out to the middle.
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21.2

Jomel Warrican to Mominul Haque, no run

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OUT! TAKEN! Jomel Warrican strikes right away, and the bowling change has worked out for West Indies. This is tossed up, full and on off. Mominul Haque skips down the track to loft it over mid off, but does not quite get to the pitch of it. He still tries to force the shot, but his bat turns in his hands, and the ball lobs only as far as Shamar Joseph at mid off, who takes a good reverse-cup near his chest. Mominul throws away his wicket here and fails to convert his start. Bangladesh are 68/2 now.

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21.1

Jomel Warrican to Mominul Haque, no run

Floated, full and on middle, Mominul Haque stays back and pats it back to the bowler.

5:07 AM IST Spin from both ends as Jomel Warrican replaces Justin Greaves.
End of over 213 runs
BAN: 68/1CRR: 3.24
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20.6

Joshua Bishop to Mominul Haque, 1 run

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Looped up, full and outside off, Mominul Haque reaches out and drills it to sweeper cover for one.

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20.5

Joshua Bishop to Mominul Haque, no run

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Quicker again, shortish and on off, Mominul Haque steps across and lets it hit his pads.

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20.4

Joshua Bishop to Mominul Haque, no run

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Nicely bowled! Pushed through quicker, full and outside off, skids through. Mominul Haque looks to drive it away but fails to connect.

0
20.3

Joshua Bishop to Mominul Haque, no run

Flatter, full and on off, Mominul Haque goes deep inside the crease and keeps it out to the off side.

1
20.2

Joshua Bishop to Shadman Islam, 1 run

Goes a bit short, on middle, Shadman Islam moves back and punches it down to long on for a run.

1
20.1

Joshua Bishop to Mominul Haque, 1 run

Tossed up, full and around off, Mominul Haque strides out and drives it through covers for a single.

5:03 AM IST Joshua Bishop comes into the attack on his debut.
End of over 205 runs
BAN: 65/1CRR: 3.25
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19.6

Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, no run

Beaten! Full again and just around off, gets it to shape away late. Shadman Islam has a tentative poke at it but the ball zips past the outside edge.

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19.5

Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, no run

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Goes fuller and on middle, Shadman Islam watches it through and blocks it down the pitch.

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19.4

Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, 4 runs

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FOUR! Nicely done! Short of a length and angling into the leg side. Shadman Islam gets on top of the bounce, lifts his front leg up and pulls it through square leg for a boundary. The runs have started to flow now.

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19.3

Justin Greaves to Mominul Haque, 1 run

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Back of a length and on off, Mominul Haque stays back and pats it towards cover-point for a single.

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19.2

Justin Greaves to Mominul Haque, no run

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Fuller one, on middle, angling in, Mominul Haque drills it towards mid on.

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19.1

Justin Greaves to Mominul Haque, no run

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Good-length delivery, on middle, Mominul Haque nudges it to short mid-wicket.

4:59 AM IST Justin Greaves is back on and will continue.
End of over 198 runs
BAN: 60/1CRR: 3.16
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18.6

Roston Chase to Shadman Islam, no run

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Dragged back, around off, Shadman Islam moves back and cuts it to point.

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18.5

Roston Chase to Shadman Islam, 4 runs

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FOUR! Lovely shot! More air on this one, full and around off. Shadman Islam leans into the drive nicely and creams it through covers for another boundary. That brings up the 50-run stand between these two batters.

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18.4

Roston Chase to Shadman Islam, no run

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Flighted, full and on off, Shadman Islam defends it on the front foot.

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18.3

Roston Chase to Shadman Islam, no run

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Floated, full and on off, turns away. Shadman Islam presses forward but only to leave it.

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18.2

Roston Chase to Shadman Islam, no run

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Tossed up, full and on off, Shadman Islam prods forward and blocks it out.

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18.1

Roston Chase to Shadman Islam, 4 runs

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FOUR! Put away! Shorter in length and on middle. Shadman Islam picks up the length early, rocks back and pulls it away to the deep square leg fence for a boundary.

4:56 AM IST Justin Greaves has gone off the field now. Also, Jayden Seales has come back on.
End of over 180 run
BAN: 52/1CRR: 2.89
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17.6

Justin Greaves to Mominul Haque, no run

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Back-to-back maiden overs from Justin Greaves! This is back of a length and on middle and leg. Mominul Haque stays back and keeps it out to the leg side.

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17.5

Justin Greaves to Mominul Haque, no run

Justin Greaves sticks to the fuller length, around off, angles in a bit. Mominul Haque offers no shot at it.

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17.4

Justin Greaves to Mominul Haque, no run

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Overpitched delivery, on off, Mominul Haque jams it out towards mid off.

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17.3

Justin Greaves to Mominul Haque, no run

Beauty! Full again and just on off, angles in and then shapes away after hitting the deck. Mominul Haque gets drawn forward into a defensive stroke but gets beaten on the outside edge.

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17.2

Justin Greaves to Mominul Haque, no run

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Fuller delivery, on off, angling in. Mominul Haque gets behind the line of it and blocks it out.

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17.1

Justin Greaves to Mominul Haque, no run

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Good length and in the channel outside off, holds its line. Mominul Haque leaves it alone.

End of over 174 runs
BAN: 52/1CRR: 3.06
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16.6

Roston Chase to Shadman Islam, no run

Slows it up, full and on middle, Shadman Islam defends it on the front foot.

0
16.5

Roston Chase to Shadman Islam, no run

Flatter, full and on leg, Shadman Islam tucks it to short mid-wicket.

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16.4

Roston Chase to Shadman Islam, 2 runs

Buzzers! Flighted, full and on off, Shadman Islam drills it towards mid off and sets off for the run. The fielder picks up and has a shy at the bowler's end but misses and the ball rolls into the deep, allowing the batters to get an extra run.

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16.3

Roston Chase to Shadman Islam, 2 runs

Goes short and around off, Shadman Islam moves back and punches it through extra covers for a couple of runs. 50 up for Bangladesh!

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16.2

Roston Chase to Shadman Islam, no run

So close! Tossed up, full and on off. Shadman Islam presses forward but leaves it alone, thinking it will turn away. This one goes straight and just misses the off pole by a whisler.

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16.1

Roston Chase to Shadman Islam, no run

Fires this one, full but way down the leg side. Shadman Islam gets nowhere near it. The keeper also fails to collect it cleanly.

End of over 160 run
BAN: 48/1CRR: 3.00
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15.6

Justin Greaves to Mominul Haque, no run

Hits the deck hard, on off, jags back in a bit. Mominul Haque looks to defend from the crease but once again gets hurried. It goes off the bottom edge on a couple of bounces to first slip.

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15.5

Justin Greaves to Mominul Haque, no run

Sticks to the fuller length, attacking the stumps. Mominul Haque tucks it to short mid-wicket once again.

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15.4

Justin Greaves to Mominul Haque, no run

In the blockhole, on middle, Mominul Haque gets his bat down and digs it out to short mid-wicket.

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15.3

Justin Greaves to Mominul Haque, no run

Hits the deck hard, on middle and leg. Mominul Haque stays back to keep it out but misses and gets hit on the thigh pad.

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15.2

Justin Greaves to Mominul Haque, no run

Full again, on middle, angling in, Mominul Haque clips it to square leg. The fielder fumbles but no harm done.

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15.1

Justin Greaves to Mominul Haque, no run

Fuller in length and around off, Mominul Haque presses forward and fends it away towards point.

End of over 158 runs
BAN: 48/1CRR: 3.20
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14.6

Roston Chase to Mominul Haque, 1 run

Looped up, full and on off, Mominul Haque drives it to long off for one more.

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14.5

Roston Chase to Mominul Haque, no run

Drops it a bit short, on middle, Mominul Haque moves back and keeps it out.

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14.4

Roston Chase to Mominul Haque, 2 runs

Flighted, full and on middle, Mominul Haque flicks it away through mid-wicket for a brace.

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14.3

Roston Chase to Mominul Haque, 4 runs

FOUR! Gets it away! Tossed up, full and down the leg side. Mominul Haque gets down on one knee and paddles it away to the fine leg fence for a boundary.

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14.2

Roston Chase to Shadman Islam, 1 run

Flatter, full and on middle, Shadman Islam tucks it towards mid-wicket for a single.

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14.1

Roston Chase to Shadman Islam, no run

Turn and bounce! Floated, full and just around off, turns away with extra bounce. Shadman Islam drops his hands at the last moment to let it go.

End of over 146 runs
BAN: 40/1CRR: 2.86
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13.6

Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, 1 run

On a length and on leg, Shadman Islam clips it through square leg for a run.

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13.5

Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, no run

Just short of a length and well outside off, Shadman Islam leaves it alone.

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13.4

Justin Greaves to Mominul Haque, 3 runs

Overpitched delivery, on middle, Mominul Haque steps across and drills it hard and wide of mid on. Shamar Springer dives to his right and gets a good hand on it, taking the sting out of the ball. However, the batters still manage to take three runs.

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13.3

Justin Greaves to Mominul Haque, no run

Hard length and around off, holds its line. Mominul Haque looks to block it but gets rushed. It takes the bottom edge and rolls towards first slip.

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13.2

Justin Greaves to Mominul Haque, no run

Back of a length and angling under the armpit of the batter. Mominul Haque looks to flick it away but misses.

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13.1

Justin Greaves to Mominul Haque, 2 runs

Fuller in length and on middle, angling in, Mominul Haque clips it through mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

4:35 AM IST DRINKS! It has been a brilliant start for the Windies with the ball after being asked to bowl first. The opening pair of Shamar Joseph and Jayden Seales bowled a perfect line and length that kept the Bangla openers pinned on their back foot, with Tanzid Hasan ultimately falling prey to Jayden Seales. Mominul Haque is looking good in the middle, along with Shadman Islam, who is growing in confidence as well. Bangladesh are at 34 for 1 after 13 overs and WI will be hoping to pick up at least one, if not more, in this session.
End of over 135 runs
BAN: 34/1CRR: 2.62
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12.6

Roston Chase to Mominul Haque, 1 run

Tossed up, around off, Mominul Haque rocks onto his back foot and cuts this through covers for a single.

2
12.5

Roston Chase to Mominul Haque, 2 runs

Full and on the pads, Mominul Haque sweeps this through square leg for a couple.

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12.4

Roston Chase to Mominul Haque, no run

Flighted, around off, Mominul Haque strides towards the pitch of the ball and leaves it.

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12.3

Roston Chase to Mominul Haque, no run

Too full, on off, Mominul Haque pushes this to mid off for no run.

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12.2

Roston Chase to Mominul Haque, no run

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Darted into the batter, on middle and off, Mominul Haque gets it edged onto the pads and the ball lobs to silly point for no run.

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12.1

Roston Chase to Mominul Haque, 2 runs

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Fuller around middle and leg, Mominul Haque sweeps this through the short fine leg region for a couple.

End of over 124 runs
BAN: 29/1CRR: 2.42
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11.6

Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, no run

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Good length, on the pads, Shadman Islam looks to tickle it to fine leg but misses and gets it thudded ont he thigh pads.

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11.5

Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, no run

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Full and wide of off, Shadman Islam leaves it all alone.

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11.4

Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, no run

On a length, around off, Shadman Islam defends it out to mid on.

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11.3

Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, 4 runs

FOUR! That's been cut away for yet another boundary. Back of a length, around off, Shadman Islam gets up on his toes and smashes this through the covers region for a boundary.

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11.2

Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, no run

Good length, on off, Shadman Islam keeps it out.

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11.1

Justin Greaves to Shadman Islam, no run

Back of a length, on off, shaping into the batter. Shadman leaves it.

4:27 AM IST Double change or Shamar to continue? Justin Greaves replaces Shamar Joseph in the attack.
End of over 116 runs
BAN: 25/1CRR: 2.27
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10.6

Roston Chase to Mominul Haque, no run

Darted on off, Mominul Haque defends this off his back foot.

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10.5

Roston Chase to Mominul Haque, 2 runs

Pushed through on off, Mominul Haque guides this to the deep third region for a brace.

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10.4

Roston Chase to Mominul Haque, no run

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Flighted, around off, turns away with good bounce. Mominul Haque leaves it alone.

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10.3

Roston Chase to Mominul Haque, no run

Pushed through on off, Mominul Haque blocks it out.

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10.2

Roston Chase to Mominul Haque, 4 runs

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FOUR! Short of a length, around off, Mominul Haque gets up on his toes and cuts this through the point region for his first boundary of the contest.

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10.1

Roston Chase to Mominul Haque, no run

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Fuller around middle and off, Mominul Haque jams it off his back foot.

4:27 AM IST Spin for the first time as Roston Chase comes into the attack.  Also, Jayden Seales has gone off the field for the moment.
End of over 102 runs
BAN: 19/1CRR: 1.90
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9.6

Shamar Joseph to Shadman Islam, no run

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Shamar hits the deck hard on middle and leg, Shadman Islam jams this to square leg for a dot.

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9.5

Shamar Joseph to Shadman Islam, 2 runs

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Good-length delivery, on the pads, Shadman Islam flicks this through the backward square leg region for a brace.

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9.4

Shamar Joseph to Shadman Islam, no run

Short and around off, Shadman Islam leaves it all alone.

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9.3

Shamar Joseph to Shadman Islam, no run

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On a length, around middle and off, Shadman Islam hits this from the inner portion of his bat towards the left of the bowler for a dot.

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9.2

Shamar Joseph to Shadman Islam, no run

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Bowls it on a back of a length, around off, Shadman Islam shpulders his arms at it.

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9.1

Shamar Joseph to Shadman Islam, no run

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Full and wide down the leg side. Shadman Islam leaves it.

End of over 95 runs
BAN: 17/1CRR: 1.89
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8.6

Jayden Seales to Mominul Haque, no run

Good length, down the leg side, Mominul Haque goes for a flick but misses.

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8.5

Jayden Seales to Mominul Haque, no run

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Good length, wide of off, Mominul Haque leaves it all alone.

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8.4

Jayden Seales to Shadman Islam, 1 run

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hard length, on middle and off, Shadman Islam pats this gently towards the off side and takes a run.

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8.3

Jayden Seales to Shadman Islam, no run

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Back of a length, around off, shaping away from the batter. Shadman Islam leaves it all alone.

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8.2

Jayden Seales to Shadman Islam, 4 runs

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FOUR! The first boundary of the Test match comes off the bat of Shadman Islam in the 9th over. Over-pitched on the pads, Shadman just glances this past the right of a diving fielder at square leg and the ball crawls to the fence for four runs.

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8.1

Jayden Seales to Shadman Islam, no run

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Bowls it around the blind spot to the left-hander, taking it away from the batter. Shadman Islam leaves it.

End of over 82 runs
BAN: 12/1CRR: 1.50
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7.6

Shamar Joseph to Shadman Islam, 1 run

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LEG BYE! Good length, on the pads, Shadman Islam gets it clipped off his pads through backward square leg for a leg bye.

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7.5

Shamar Joseph to Mominul Haque, 1 run

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Good length, on middle and off, Mominul Haque gets onto his back foot and pats this to extra cover and rotates the strike.

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7.4

Shamar Joseph to Mominul Haque, no run

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Back of a length, around off, just holding its line. Mominul Haque plays within the line and gets beaten on the outside.

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7.3

Shamar Joseph to Mominul Haque, no run

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Hard length, down the leg side, Mominul Haque misses the flick.

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7.2

Shamar Joseph to Mominul Haque, no run

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Shamar bowls it short and on off, Mominul Haque hops up on his toes and jams it around short leg. Mominul Haque did not look confident here.

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7.1

Shamar Joseph to Mominul Haque, no run

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Good length, on middle and off, Mominul Haque defends this off his back foot.

End of over 71 run
BAN: 10/1CRR: 1.43
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6.6

Jayden Seales to Mominul Haque, 1 run

Jayden comes over the stumps, bowls it on a length, wide of off, Mominul Haque looks to drive it away. Gets it edged off the inside towards the fine leg region for a single.

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6.5

Jayden Seales to Mominul Haque, no run

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Hard length, on top of off, Mominul Haque dabs this to gully.

4:05 AM IST Mominul Haque is in at 3.
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6.4

Jayden Seales to Tanzid Hasan, no run

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OUT! CAUGHT! Excellent setup from Jayden Seales. He pushed the batter on the back foot, with the bouncer on the previous delivery and followed it up with a slightly fuller one. Tanzid Hasan gives in as he plays at one away from his body and loses his wicket. Seales dangles the carrot, wide of off, Hasan goes for the big drive, but his front foot goes nowhere. He edges it, and Justin Greaves gallops it at second slip to his right. Tanzi departs early, and Bangladesh are 9/1.

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6.3

Jayden Seales to Tanzid Hasan, no run

Bouncer, on middle and leg, Tanzid Hasan once again leaves it.

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6.2

Jayden Seales to Tanzid Hasan, no run

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Full and wide of off, Tanzid Hasan offers just a leaves.

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6.1

Jayden Seales to Tanzid Hasan, no run

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Jayden hits the deck hard, shaping it back into the batter. Tanzid Hasan leaves it all alone. Even this wasn't far from the stumps. Tanzid Hasan trusts the bounce on the deck here. We have seen it bounce variably, though.

End of over 62 runs
BAN: 9/0CRR: 1.50
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5.6

Shamar Joseph to Shadman Islam, no run

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Back of a length, around off, Shadman Islam covers his off-stump and offers a leave at it. The ball wasn't far from the stumps.

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5.5

Shamar Joseph to Shadman Islam, no run

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Hard length, on top of off, Shadman Islam jams it out.

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5.4

Shamar Joseph to Tanzid Hasan, 1 run

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BYE! Good length, wide of off, shaping away from the batter. Tanzid Hasan blocks within the line and gets beaten on the outside. The ball dies in front of the keeper and he fails to gather it cleanly. Bye taken.

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5.3

Shamar Joseph to Tanzid Hasan, no run

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Glimpses of peak Windies bowling at times in Mirpur. Short again, on off, shaping away from the batter. Tanzid Hasan has no idea where the ball is going and just looks to block within the line. Gets beaten.

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5.2

Shamar Joseph to Shadman Islam, 1 run

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Pitched-up around off, Shadman Islam hammers this through the bowler for a single. Shadman Islam gets off the mark on the 15th delivery he had faced this morning.

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5.1

Shamar Joseph to Shadman Islam, no run

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Shamr continues from around the stumps, in order to make the batter play at it. Bowls it on a length, down the leg side, Shadman Islam goes for a flick but misses out.

End of over 54 runs
BAN: 7/0CRR: 1.40
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4.6

Jayden Seales to Tanzid Hasan, no run

Over-pitched, onm off, Tanzid Hasan gets on top of the bounce and nails the off-drive but it hits Jayden Seales on his right foot and the over ends with a dot.

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4.5

Jayden Seales to Tanzid Hasan, no run

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Short and wide of off, Tanzid Hasan gets up on his toes and cuts this to point for no run.

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4.4

Jayden Seales to Tanzid Hasan, 2 runs

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Jayden bowls it full, and on off, Tanzid Hasan gets it flicked off the inside of his bat towards the right of long leg for two more runs.

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4.3

Jayden Seales to Tanzid Hasan, no run

On a length, wide outside off, Tanzid Hasan leaves it all alone.

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4.2

Jayden Seales to Tanzid Hasan, no run

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The ball is doing the talking early on in Mirpur. Hard length, on off, shaping into the batter. Tanzid Hasan gets up on his toes and looks to flick it away but gets beaten and is hit on his thigh pads.

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4.1

Jayden Seales to Tanzid Hasan, 2 runs

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Jayden continues from around the stumps and bowls it on a length, wide of off. Tanzid Hasan gets onto his front foot and drives this through covers for two.

End of over 40 run
BAN: 3/0CRR: 0.75
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3.6

Shamar Joseph to Shadman Islam, no run

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On a length, around off, Shadman Islam pokes at it but gets beaten yet again.

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3.5

Shamar Joseph to Shadman Islam, no run

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Back of a length, wide of off, Shadman Islam leaves it all alone.

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3.4

Shamar Joseph to Shadman Islam, no run

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UNPLAYABLE! Excellent length and line from Shamar Joseph. Bowls it around that 6-8 m length, around the fourth stumps, Shadman Islam blocks within the line and gets beaten on the otuside.

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3.3

Shamar Joseph to Shadman Islam, no run

Good length, on middle and off, Shadman Islam defends it out off his back foot.

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3.2

Shamar Joseph to Shadman Islam, no run

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Shadman is crumbling slowly under pressure. Short again, on off, Shadman Islam doesn't back down and goes for a pull but misses out as the ball shapes away.

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3.1

Shamar Joseph to Shadman Islam, no run

Shamar comes around the stumps as well. Shadman Islam looks to swing at it but misses out.

End of over 30 run
BAN: 3/0CRR: 1.00
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2.6

Jayden Seales to Tanzid Hasan, no run

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Beauty of a delivery to bowl another maiden. Good length, on off, shaping away from the batter. Tanzid Hasan tentatively pokes at it, without much of a footwork and gets beaten on the outside.

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2.5

Jayden Seales to Tanzid Hasan, no run

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On a length, around the pads, Tanzid Hasan glances this to square leg for a dot.

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2.4

Jayden Seales to Tanzid Hasan, no run

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Jayden hits the deck hard, bowls it on a length, around off, shapiong back into the batter but not enough to hit the stumps. Tanzid leaves it.

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2.3

Jayden Seales to Tanzid Hasan, no run

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Jayden hits the hard length, around off, Tanzid Hasan covers his off-stump and leaves it.

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2.2

Jayden Seales to Tanzid Hasan, no run

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Good length, wide of off, Tanzid Hasan doesn't play at it and leaves it.

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2.1

Jayden Seales to Tanzid Hasan, no run

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Good length, on middle and off, Tanzid Hasan liiks to flick it away but gets it away towards square leg from the inner portion of his bat.

End of over 23 runs
BAN: 3/0CRR: 1.50
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1.6

Shamar Joseph to Shadman Islam, no run

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Shamar bowls it around that 6-8 m length, on off. Shadman Islam presses onto his front foot and keeps it out.

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1.5

Shamar Joseph to Tanzid Hasan, 3 runs

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First runs on the board. Pitched-up delivery, wide of off, Tanzid Hasan presses onto his front foot and punches this through the extra cover region for three runs to get off the mark.

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1.4

Shamar Joseph to Tanzid Hasan, no run

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Good length, wide of off, Tanzid Hasan leaves it all alone. The ball dies in front of the keeper.

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1.3

Shamar Joseph to Tanzid Hasan, no run

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Shamar steams in and bowls at 144 kph. On a length, wide of off, Tanzid Hasan gives it a good look and leaves it all alone.

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1.2

Shamar Joseph to Tanzid Hasan, no run

Yorker, on off, Tanzid Hasan jams it to silly mid off.

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1.1

Shamar Joseph to Tanzid Hasan, no run

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Back of a length, around off, Tanzid Hasan gives it a good look and leaves it.

3:38 AM IST Shamar Joseph will share the attack.
End of over 10 run
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0.6

Jayden Seales to Shadman Islam, no run

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Short and around off, Shadman Islam offers only a leave at it. A maiden to start.

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0.5

Jayden Seales to Shadman Islam, no run

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Jayden bowls it on a good length, in the channel, straightening a tad. Shadman Islam covers his off-pole and leaves it. A good leave.

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0.4

Jayden Seales to Shadman Islam, no run

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Jayden bowls it on a short of a length, wide of off, going across the batter. Shadman Islam gets up on his toes and looks to cut it away but misses out.

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0.3

Jayden Seales to Shadman Islam, no run

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Back of a length, around off, shaping away from the batter. Shadman Islam leaves it all alone.

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0.2

Jayden Seales to Shadman Islam, no run

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On a length, around off, Shadman Islam pushes this to the off side.

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0.1

Jayden Seales to Shadman Islam, no run

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Good length, on middle and off, Shadman Islam keeps it out.

3:57 AM IST All in readiness! We can see the West Indies players spread out and take their respective field positions. Shadman Islam and Tanzid Hasan are the two openers for Bangladesh. Jayden Seales has the new red cherry in his hand and is raring to go. Let's play...
3:44 AM IST We are moments away from the start of the game, but before that, the players from both sides make their way out to the middle and line up for their respective national anthems. It will be West Indies' first, followed by that of Bangladesh.
3:48 AM IST PITCH REPORT - Russel Arnold expects the Dhaka surface to offer plenty for all types of bowlers as the Test progresses. He notes that Bangladesh have deliberately left more grass on their Test pitches in recent years, leading to greater pace and bounce, with fast bowlers increasingly coming into the game while spin also has a role to play. The surface has a good covering of grass and looks hard, which Arnold believes should bring pace and bounce early on. He also expects cracks to widen as the match progresses, with wear and tear potentially creating uneven bounce, while the warm conditions could bring more turn into play later in the Test. Arnold feels the batting first will have a slight advantage, with limited sideways movement early on and good value for shots once the ball comes onto the bat. He adds that Bangladesh have grown more confident in handling these conditions and adapting as the pitch changes, while West Indies' strong pace attack should make for an intriguing contest.
3:48 AM IST West Indies (Playing XI) - John Campbell, Brandon King, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Kavem Hodge, Amir Jangoo (WK), Roston Chase (C), Justin Greaves, Joshua Bishop (On Debut), Shamar Joseph, Jomel Warrican, Jayden Seales.
3:47 AM IST Bangladesh (Playing XI) - Shadman Islam, Tanzid Hasan, Mominul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto (C), Towhid Hridoy, Litton Das (WK), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nayeem Hasan, Taijul Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam.
3:35 AM IST TOSS - Bangladesh have won it and they have elected to BAT first.
2:53 AM IST Home advantage and weather in focus - Bangladesh will look to use home advantage to their benefit, with their experienced batting unit and varied bowling attack expected to play crucial roles. Shamar Joseph, Jayden Seales and Kemar Roach will lead the West Indies' pace attack, while spin could become a decisive factor as the match progresses. However, rain is forecast during the opening three days, potentially disrupting the contest. With both teams determined to begin the series on a winning note, the stage is set for an intriguing Test encounter in Mirpur.
2:52 AM IST West Indies eye a winning start - The West Indies arrive with ambitions of climbing the WTC standings under head coach Daren Sammy. Brandon King and John Campbell are expected to open the innings, while the likes of Kavem Hodge and Amir Jangoo will strengthen the batting department. Joshua Da Silva is likely to take over wicketkeeping duties in Shai Hope's absence, with Roston Chase and Justin Greaves providing all-round depth. The visitors could also hand Test debuts to Shamar Springer and Joshua Bishop, adding an element of anticipation to their lineup.
2:51 AM IST Welcome to the Test battle - Welcome, cricket fans from around the world! We are all set for an exciting Test battle as Bangladesh host the West Indies in the opening match of their two-Test series at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur. With valuable World Test Championship points up for grabs, both sides will be eager to make a strong start and establish early dominance in the series.
2:51 AM IST ... MATCHDAY ...
5:37 PM IST Bangladesh brace for Windies challenge - International cricket is in full swing, with all three formats serving up action across the globe. Adding to the mix, Bangladesh welcome West Indies for a two-match Test series, with the opening Test set to get underway at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur before the teams move to Sylhet for the second game. Contrasting fortunes in the WTC - Bangladesh sit 4th in the World Test Championship standings, having won 3 of their 6 matches in the current cycle. Their historic win in Australia earlier this year remains a major highlight and will give them plenty of confidence heading into this assignment. They recently faced Afghanistan in a one-off Test outside the WTC cycle, with the contest ending in a draw. West Indies, meanwhile, find themselves 8th in the standings, with just two wins from 12 matches. Their last Test outing came in August, and after spending the intervening period playing white-ball cricket, the visitors will need to make a quick adjustment to the demands of the longest format. Experience at the forefront - Bangladesh’s batting will revolve around their experienced core, with captain Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mominul Haque, Litton Das and Mushfiqur Rahim expected to shoulder much of the responsibility. Shanto has scored 916 runs at an average of 53.88 in his last 10 Tests, while Mushfiqur has amassed 902 at 56.38. Litton, meanwhile, will be keen to carry forward his form from the one-off Test against Afghanistan, where he was named Player of the Match after scoring a half-century and a hundred. The opening combination of Shadman Islam and Tanzid Hasan will have an important role in seeing off the new ball and providing a solid foundation, while Mehidy Hasan Miraz offers valuable batting depth lower down the order. A varied bowling attack - Bangladesh’s bowling attack looks well equipped to exploit conditions in Mirpur, with a combination of pace, experience and spin at their disposal. Taskin Ahmed’s return is a major boost, as his ability to generate pace and movement gives the hosts a potent new-ball option. Ebadot Hossain, Hasan Mahmud and Shoriful Islam provide further seam-bowling options. Nahid Rana, meanwhile, remains sidelined with a labrum tear, another setback for the fast bowler, who has struggled with injuries of late. The real point of difference could be the quality of Bangladesh’s spin attack. Taijul Islam has been their leading wicket-taker in the current WTC cycle, with 24 wickets in 6 matches, while Mehidy Hasan Miraz has claimed 15 in 5 games. Nayeem Hasan provides another option if Bangladesh opt for a third specialist spinner. Life without Hope - West Indies will have to find a way to fill the void left by Shai Hope, who has been in fine form across formats and is their leading run-scorer in the current WTC cycle. His absence is part of Cricket West Indies' efforts to manage his workload ahead of the ODI World Cup qualifiers in February 2027. Justin Greaves will be one of the key players expected to step up. The only other West Indies batter to score more than 700 runs in this WTC cycle, Greaves averages 45.63 in his last 10 Tests and offers valuable balance with his all-round abilities. John Campbell's return from a hamstring injury strengthens the top order, while Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Kavem Hodge, Brandon King and captain Roston Chase will be crucial to West Indies' hopes of building substantial totals. Kevin Wickham is another name to watch after a prolific run in the domestic four-day competition. A half-century in the tour game has further strengthened his case for a potential Test debut, adding an exciting option to the visitors' batting line-up. Pace and spin in focus - West Indies are without Alzarri Joseph, who has been withdrawn to manage his workload, but they still have a capable pace attack featuring Kemar Roach, Shamar Joseph and Jayden Seales. Roach brings plenty of experience, having crossed the 300-wicket mark in Test cricket earlier this year, while Seales and Shamar Joseph have been among the visitors' leading wicket-takers in the current WTC cycle. Seales has claimed 35 wickets in 12 matches, while Joseph has the same number of scalps in just 7 games, highlighting his ability to make an impact in a short span. However, conditions in Mirpur could place a considerable workload on the spinners. Vice-captain Jomel Warrican will be central to those plans with his left-arm spin, while skipper Roston Chase can contribute useful off-spin overs. Uncapped Joshua Bishop offers another option if the visitors choose to strengthen their spin attack. Form (Last 5 Tests, recent first) - BAN - DLWLW | WI - LWDWL. What to expect? The conditions in Mirpur could be an interesting subplot heading into the first Test. Spin is usually a big factor at the venue, but Bangladesh have recently prepared livelier surfaces where their pace attack has made the most of the conditions to blow away opposition batting line-ups. With West Indies also boasting a strong pace attack, the hosts will be wary of giving the visitors too much to work with. That could see Bangladesh lean towards a more spin-friendly surface, which plays to their own strengths as the match wears on. A new chapter awaits - History offers West Indies plenty of encouragement heading into this series, with Bangladesh having beaten them just once in a home Test series. The visitors won 2-0 on their last trip to Bangladesh, while the most recent series between the two sides in the Caribbean ended 1-1. Bangladesh will be keen to turn that record around on home soil, but West Indies have shown they can be a difficult opponent in these conditions. Who are you backing to prevail in Mirpur?
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Match Details

Venue
Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka
Toss
Bangladesh, elected to bat
Series
West Indies in Bangladesh, 2 Test Series, 2026
Series Period
28 Oct 2026 - 09 Nov 2026
Match Day
28 Oct 2026 - (20 - over match)
Umpires
Nitin Menon (IND), Sam Nogajski (AUS) and Asif Yaqoob (PAK)
Match Referee
Prakash Bhatt (IND)
Streaming Platform
FanCode
Broadcasting Platform
FanCode Sports