Dominant Display on Day 3
Bangladesh’s fast bowler, Nahid Rana, delivered an exceptional performance in the second Test against West Indies at Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica, taking his maiden five-wicket haul to help his team gain a significant 211-run lead. Bangladesh ended Day 3 with a score of 193 for five, rebuilding from a slender first-innings lead of 18 runs.
Rana’s Remarkable Five-Wicket Haul
Rana’s bowling was the highlight of the day as he claimed figures of 5-61, dismantling the West Indies batting lineup, which folded for 146. The West Indies captain, Kraigg Brathwaite, along with Keacy Carty, provided a solid start for the hosts at 85 for one before Rana turned the tide. He dismissed Brathwaite, who misjudged a short delivery and gave a simple catch to gully, before continuing his aggressive bowling strategy.
In a memorable over, Rana unleashed three thunderbolts clocking over 150 km/h, culminating in the dismissal of Mikyle Louis, which showcased his prowess and left former West Indies star Ian Bishop singing his praises on social media. “Nahid Rana certainly did not disappoint in his first international game on Caribbean soil,” Bishop remarked, highlighting Rana’s transformation of the game.
Bangladesh’s Batting Resurgence
Following their bowling heroics, Bangladesh entered their second innings with renewed confidence. After a disappointing start with the dismissal of opener Mahmudul Hasan Joy for a duck, Shadman Islam and captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz constructed important partnerships, with Shadman scoring 46 and Miraz 42 off just 39 balls.
The pair played aggressively, accumulating runs rapidly even as the West Indies bowlers struggled to maintain consistency. They both fell victim to the bowling of Shamar Joseph, but their contributions helped Bangladesh position themselves firmly in control by the end of the day’s play.
Key Moments of the Match
Bangladesh’s innings was built on solid contributions from its batsmen, as they combined to form a 70-run partnership, which came off just 29 balls and included 11 boundaries. This was crucial in stretching their lead, allowing them to dictate terms on Day 3. Litton Das and Jaker Ali managed to hold their ground towards the end with no further damage upon Bangladesh’s innings.
Match Summary
As the sun set on an action-packed Day 3, 14 wickets had fallen, and a total of 269 runs were scored. Bangladesh leads the match by a considerable margin, indicating their desire to level the two-Test series after losing the opening match by 201 runs.
Brief Scores:
- Bangladesh: 164 & 193/5 (Shadman Islam 46, Mehidy Hasan Miraz 42; Shamar Joseph 2-70)
- West Indies: 146 (Keacy Carty 40, Kraigg Brathwaite 39; Nahid Rana 5-61, Hasan Mahmud 2-19)
- Lead: Bangladesh leads by 211 runs
With Nahid Rana’s exceptional form and a solid batting display, Bangladesh now stands in a prime position to claim victory in the second Test against West Indies.
