Second Test: West Indies pull off another thrilling win to sweep series against Bangladesh
Rahkeem Cornwall claimed 4/105 and completed a superb catch at first slip to end the match. Updated Feb 14, 2021 · 06:21 pm West Indies players celebrate | AFP
The West Indies beat Bangladesh by 17 runs in the second Test on Sunday to complete a 2-0 series sweep.
Rahkeem Cornwall claimed 4/105 and completed a superb catch at first slip to end the match as the tourists bowled out Bangladesh for 213 in the second innings on the fourth day, 18 runs short of their victory target.
While Cornwall tooko centerstage, Kraigg Brathwaite (3/25) and Jomel Warrican (3/47) grabbed the remaining wickets as Bangladesh were bowled out for 213 on the fourth day.
Mithun, Mushfiq fall as Bangladesh fight to avoid follow-on
UNB
13th February, 2021 12:37:02
Bangladesh continued fighting to avoid a follow-on, despite losing two overnight batsmen Mushfiqur Rahim and Mohammad Mithun in the first session of Day 3 of the Dhaka Test on Saturday.
Bangladesh need at least 210 runs, that s 29 more, to avoid a follow-on.
The hosts were batting at 105 for four at the end of Day 2. In the first session of Day 3, the Tigers added 76 losing the wickets of Mushfiqur and Mithun.
Rahkeem Cornwall bagged both the wickets. Mithun was the first man to get dismissed on Day 3 while flicking a delivery to mid-wicket. The casual shot ended up being an easy catch to West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite.
Ban v WI Dhaka Test: Bonner, Da Silva, Joseph propel tourists to 409
UNB
12th February, 2021 02:45:39
Superb batting display by West Indian batsmen helped the tourists post 409 in their first innings on the second day of Dhaka Test against Bangladesh.
Consistent performance by Nkrumah Bonner (90), Joshua Da Silva (92) and Alzarri Joseph (82) helped the Caribbeans take the driving seat in the second Test of Bangabandhu two-match series on Friday. The match is being played at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.
In the first session of day two, Bangladesh were able to take only one wicket when Mehidy Hasan Miraz pulled off Bonner. But after launch break, Taijul Islam and Abu Jayed Rahi picked up the last four wickets.
Cricket News: Bangladesh were struggling at 105/4 at stumps of day two in their must-win second Test on Friday, after the West Indies scored 409 runs in the first i