Ban vs WI: Shadman Islam maiden fifty helps host to finish Day 1 on 242/5
2 min read New Delhi: Shadman Islam displayed a shocking efficiency with the bat to assist Bangladesh rating 242 runs on the opening day of the primary Test in opposition to West Indies right here on Wednesday. At stumps, Bangladesh’s rating learn 242/5, with Shakib Al Hasan (39) and Liton Das (34) on the sphere.
After opting to bat first, Bangladesh witnessed a poor begin as Tamim Iqbal (9) was dismissed within the fifth over of the innings. Opener Shadman was then joined by Najmul Hossain Shanto. The duo performed brilliantly and scored common boundaries, taking the workforce over the 50-run mark.
An unbeaten 49-run stand between Shakib Al Hasan and Liton Das has helped Bangladesh to 242/5 at stumps on day one 🏏
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Their 43-run partnership got here to an finish after Shanto (25) received run-out within the twenty fourth over, bringing Mominul Haque out within the center. Shadman accomplished his half-century and helped the workforce go previous the 100-run mark. However, quickly after that, Jomel Warrican received maintain of Haque (26) within the 51st over earlier than taking the wicket of Shadman (59) within the 57th over.
Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim then took the sphere and performed some positive pictures, conserving the scoreboard working. However, Warrican struck once more, sending Mushfiqur (38) again to the pavilion. Liton Das then got here out to bat.
Fifty partnership up between the skilled duo of Mushfiqur Rahim and Shakib Al Hasan 👏
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Shakib and Das performed cautiously and ensured Bangladesh don’t lose extra wickets on the day. For West Indies, Warrican ended the day with the figures of three/58.
Brief scores: Bangladesh 242/5 (Shadman Islam 59, Shakib Al Hasan 39*, Jomel Warrican 3/58).
