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John Campbell hits profitable six as West Indies beat Bangladesh in first Test

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John Campbell smashed the profitable six as West Indies wanted solely seven extra overs to beat Bangladesh by seven wickets within the first check on Sunday. West Indies completed on 88-3 after resuming the fourth day on 49-3 in its second innings and needing 35 extra runs to clinch the collection opener.

Campbell accelerated his scoring fee on Sunday and completed the match with a six over lengthy off in opposition to Najmul Hossain Shanto. He hit 9 fours and one six in his 58 not out. Jermaine Blackwood on the different finish was undefeated on 26 after the pair got here to their workforce’s rescue with a fourth-wicket partnership of 79.

Out-of-form Bangladesh had given the hosts a scare on Saturday, at one stage decreasing the West Indies to 9-3 at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. West Indies scored 265 in its first innings. Bangladesh had 103 and 245.

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Bangladesh medium-pacer Khaled Ahmed, who took three wickets in 11 balls on day three, was unable to interrupt by once more. He completed with 3-27 from eight overs. The second and ultimate check begins Friday.