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Bangladesh suffer 201-run defeat in first Test

Daily Sun Report, Dhaka

Published: 26 Nov 2024, 09:07 PM

Bangladesh suffer 201-run defeat in first Test

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Bangladesh suffered a 201-run defeat in the first Test against West Indies at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Tuesday.

Chasing a target of 334 runs, the visitors scored 132/9 before Shoriful Islam retired hurt after being struck on the back of his shoulder. They lost two wickets early on the day.

Resuming the day on 109/7, Bangladesh batters didn’t last long.

Skipper Mehidy Hasan top scored with 45 while Jaker Ali scored 31.

Earlier, Taskin Ahmed's maiden five-wicket haul in Test cricket helped Bangladesh bundle the hosts out for 152 in their second innings, eventually setting up a 334-run target.

Taskin picked up six wickets conceding 64 runs on the fourth day.

Earlier in the match, West Indies scored 450/9d thanks to Justin Greaves’ maiden Test hundred (115) and two 90+ scores from Mikyle Louis (97) and Alick Athanaze (90).

Bangladesh declared on 269/9 in reply, trailing by 181 runs in their first innings.

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