West
Indies took a sizeable 124-run lead as Bangladesh were dismissed early
on the third day. By the close of play they had extended it to 331 with 7
wickets remaining. With two days to play, Bangladesh have a monumental
task ahead and only rain or a miracle can save them from defeat.
Overnight
pair of Nasir Hossain and Suhrawadi Shuvo denied kept West Indies at
bay for about an hour as Sammy opted for a double spin attack after just
one over from Edwards. Devendra Bishoo then cleaned up the tail by
taking last three wickets. Nasir made a patient 42.
West Indies’ start of second innings, after a huge first innings lead, was disastrous but ideal for the home team. Brathwaite was run out in the first over by a direct hit from Naeem. Soon after Lunch, Bangladesh were celebrating again as Kieran Powell perished to Shakib playing a loose shot. Darren Bravo joined first innings’ centurion Kirk Edwards and chose to play aggressively.
After hitting Shakib for a massive six, he took on Nasir Hossain collecting two fours and a six off his over. Edwards, on the other hand, was playing his customary defensive role although he too flexed his muscles by thumping shahadat over his head for maximum. Bangladesh gave two lives to Bravo when first Rahim and then Kayes spilled easy chances. The misses proved costly as Bravo moved to 50 and beyond.
Kirk Edward’s fairytale Test start continued as he brought up his 50 with a classical cover drive. Tea arrived with West Indies on 133 for 2. Both batsmen played without any further resistance from Bangladesh as the lead grew to threatening proportions. Kirk Edwards missed a chance to score second hundred in the match, as he was bowled by Shuvo for 86 just before Stumps.
Bravo went on to score his maiden Test hundred, off just 165 balls with 7 fours and 2 sixes. Bangladesh needs to skittle the opposition tomorrow as early as possible otherwise they will have to rely on weather to save them, which too looks unlikely to help them.
Summarised Scores:
West Indies 355 all out (Kirk Edwards 121, Kieran Powell 72; Shakib al Hasan 5/63 Nasir Hossain 3/52) and 207/3 (Darren Bravo 100*, Kirk Edwards 86) lead Bangladesh 231 all out (Shakib 73, Fidel Edwards 5/63) by 331 runs with 7 wickets remaining in second innings
Hero of the Day: Darren Bravo
Credits: AP (photo), CricketArchive (scorecard)
Match Report – Day 3: 2nd Test, at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, 29 Oct - 2 Nov 2011
West Indies’ start of second innings, after a huge first innings lead, was disastrous but ideal for the home team. Brathwaite was run out in the first over by a direct hit from Naeem. Soon after Lunch, Bangladesh were celebrating again as Kieran Powell perished to Shakib playing a loose shot. Darren Bravo joined first innings’ centurion Kirk Edwards and chose to play aggressively.
After hitting Shakib for a massive six, he took on Nasir Hossain collecting two fours and a six off his over. Edwards, on the other hand, was playing his customary defensive role although he too flexed his muscles by thumping shahadat over his head for maximum. Bangladesh gave two lives to Bravo when first Rahim and then Kayes spilled easy chances. The misses proved costly as Bravo moved to 50 and beyond.
Kirk Edward’s fairytale Test start continued as he brought up his 50 with a classical cover drive. Tea arrived with West Indies on 133 for 2. Both batsmen played without any further resistance from Bangladesh as the lead grew to threatening proportions. Kirk Edwards missed a chance to score second hundred in the match, as he was bowled by Shuvo for 86 just before Stumps.
Bravo went on to score his maiden Test hundred, off just 165 balls with 7 fours and 2 sixes. Bangladesh needs to skittle the opposition tomorrow as early as possible otherwise they will have to rely on weather to save them, which too looks unlikely to help them.
Summarised Scores:
West Indies 355 all out (Kirk Edwards 121, Kieran Powell 72; Shakib al Hasan 5/63 Nasir Hossain 3/52) and 207/3 (Darren Bravo 100*, Kirk Edwards 86) lead Bangladesh 231 all out (Shakib 73, Fidel Edwards 5/63) by 331 runs with 7 wickets remaining in second innings
Hero of the Day: Darren Bravo
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Published in SP on 31/10/11
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