Bangladesh were struggling at 79 for six at the close of the third day against the West Indies at the Shere Bangla National Stadium on Friday, with their overall lead standing at 106 runs.
West Indies bowlers Roston Chase and Jomel Warrican dismantled Bangladesh’s top order, leaving the hosts with only four wickets in hand as they prepared for the fourth day’s play.
Bangladesh had scored 272 in their first innings before dismissing the West Indies for 245, securing a 27-run lead.
Bangladesh Take 27-Run First-Innings Lead
Shadman Islam led Bangladesh’s first-innings batting with 105 off 234 balls, hitting 11 fours. Towhid Hridoy contributed 42, while Litton Das remained unbeaten on 34.
For the West Indies, Warrican claimed five wickets for 53 runs in 23.4 overs. Joshua Bishop and Shamar Joseph took two wickets each.
The visitors were bowled out for 245 in 82.5 overs. John Campbell scored 54, Tagenarine Chanderpaul made 56, and Justin Greaves added 46. Captain Roston Chase remained unbeaten on 43.
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Bangladesh’s Nayeem Hasan led the bowling attack with four wickets for 33 runs, while Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Taijul Islam picked up two wickets each.
Chase and Warrican Dismantle Bangladesh’s Top Order
Bangladesh’s second innings began disastrously when Tanzid Hasan fell for a duck in the second over, caught by Chase off Shamar Joseph.
Shadman Islam managed 13 before Chase bowled him in the 11th over. Towhid Hridoy departed two balls later without scoring, caught by Jayden Seales off Chase.
Chase continued his impressive spell by dismissing captain Najmul Hossain Shanto for 10, leaving Bangladesh reeling at 33 for four.
Warrican then trapped Litton Das lbw for four, reducing the hosts to 35 for five.
The left-arm spinner struck again in the 22nd over, bowling Mehidy Hasan Miraz for nine to leave Bangladesh at 53 for six.
Jaker Ali and Nayeem Hasan Provide Late Resistance
Jaker Ali and Nayeem Hasan steadied the innings towards the end of the day, remaining unbeaten on 18 each.
The pair added 26 runs for the seventh wicket, taking Bangladesh to 79 for six after 29 overs before bad light forced an early close.
Jaker struck one boundary, while Nayeem hit two fours during their partnership.
Bangladesh will resume on the fourth day with a 106-run overall lead and four wickets remaining. The West Indies will aim to dismiss the remaining batters quickly and restrict the hosts’ target.
