BAN vs WI, 1st Test: Liton Das, Shakib Al Hasan assist Bangladesh maintain agency in opposition to West Indies on Day 1

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After dropping 4 wickets within the first two classes, Bangladesh held agency on the finish of the primary day in opposition to the West Indies to attain 242-5 on Wednesday.

Left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican picked up three wickets, conceding 58 runs, to pose a powerful problem to the hosts.

Left-handed opener Shadman Islam was one of the best batsman for Bangladesh with 59 runs, his second fifty in check format.

“I was sticking to my plan,” Shadman stated. “We have got a good start but we need a few big partnerships to post a big total on the board.”

Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mominul Haque and Mushfiqur Rahim had managed stable begins by amassing 25, 26 and 38, respectively, however did not provide you with large scores. While Najmul was trapped run-out, Mominul and Mushfiqur had been eliminated by Warrican.

At lunch, Bangladesh was 69-2. Tamim Iqbal was out to Kemar Roach for 9 runs throughout the first hour.

Roach, probably the most skilled West Indies bowler, delivered a full-length ball that sneaked between the bat and pad of Tamim and shattered his stumps.

In the second session, Bangladesh added 71 runs whereas dropping two extra wickets. The hosts added 72-1 within the closing session.

Liton Das (34) and Shakib Al Hasan (39) remained not out on the finish of the day, scoring 49 within the sixth-wicket stand.

It was Bangladesh’s first check because the begin of the coronavirus practically a yr in the past, whereas the West Indies has performed 5 matches.

Shakib is making a return after serving a ban imposed by the ICC for failing to report corrupt approaches made to him by bookmakers.

The West Indies have three gamers making their check debuts — Nkrumah Bonner, Kyle Mayers and Shayne Moseley. While Bonner is a leg-spinner, Mayers and Moseley made it to the nationwide aspect with their all-round efficiency within the home circuit.