While Angelo Mathews sparkled with a 199-run knock, off-spinner Nayeem Hasan picked up a stupendous six-wicket haul within the Chattogram Test.
Nayeem Hasan celebrates after getting a wicket. Courtesy: Bangladesh Cricket Facebook
HIGHLIGHTSAngelo Mathews bought out on 199Off-spinner Nayeem Hasan picked up a six-wicket haulBangladesh path by 321 runs after the primary innings
Mominul Haque’s Bangladesh can be pretty happy with proceedings on Day 2 of the Chattogram Test regardless of Angelo Mathews’ 199-run knock. Mathews and Dinesh Chandimal stitched collectively a partnership of 136 runs for the fifth wicket to maintain the Tigers at bay for fairly a while. But the house group made a comeback and bowled their opponents out for 397.
Nayeem Hasan, who might not have performed if Mehidy Hasan Miraz was match, picked up a six-wicket haul. He additionally denied Mathews from attending to his second double century in Test cricket. Mathews tried to play Nayeem via the leg-side, however holed out to Shakib at sq. leg. The Magura-born Shakib picked up three wickets after he recovered from COVID-19.
MATHEWS JOINS RAHUL
After going wicket-less within the first innings, Shoriful Islam and Khaled Ahmed couldn’t make a breakthrough even within the second day’s play. Mathews additionally grew to become the second Sri Lankan batter to get out on 199 in Test cricket after the legendary Sanath Jayasuriya. He additionally joined KL Rahul within the 199-run membership.
Chandimal lent Mathews apt help as he scored 66 runs earlier than getting out to Nayeem. During this whereas, Vishwa Fernando copped a blow on his helmet and needed to retire harm, however he got here again to bat within the closing session of the day’s play. The guests didn’t go for a concussion substitute.
The Bangladesh openers regarded strong throughout their keep within the center. Tamim Iqbal and Mahmudul Hasan Joy made certain the Tigers didn’t face any hiccups. The residence group scored 76 in 19 overs and diminished the trial to 321. While Tamim scored 35 at a strike-rate of 67.30, Joy stayed not out on 31.
