Hasan Mahmud delivered a stunning new-ball spell to lead Bangladesh back into the contest against West Indies on the second morning of the second Test in Sylhet. The fast bowler claimed five wickets to disrupt the visitors, who slipped from a strong position after a fine century from Amir Jangoo. Bangladesh seized control during the morning session as the new ball brought immediate breakthroughs following a frustrating start on the field.
- Hasan Mahmud finished with bowling figures of five for 86 in the innings.
- Amir Jangoo was dismissed for 133 runs off 212 balls.
- West Indies slipped quickly from 264 for five to 301 for eight.
- Justin Greaves contributed a resilient half-century before falling for 51.
Morning Session Collapse
Bangladesh encountered early setbacks when fielder Shadman Islam suffered an ankle injury and left the field on a stretcher. However, the introduction of the new ball completely changed the momentum of the session. Hasan Mahmud struck crucially by trapping overnight centurion Jangoo lbw with an in-ducker. He followed that up immediately by removing Roston Chase for a golden duck with a sharp inswinger.
Meanwhile, the bowler narrowly missed a potential hat-trick after a successful review cleared Joshua Bishop. Wicketkeeper Litton Das executed a smart stumping to dismiss Bishop off Mahmud’s bowling later in the morning. As a result, the visitors lost multiple quick wickets and surrendered their early advantage before lunch.
Match Situation and Outlook
West Indies reached 322 for eight by the end of the session as lower-order batters attempted to rebuild the innings. Shamar Joseph provided a brief counterattack to frustrate the home side after the flurry of middle-order dismissals. Meanwhile, Mehidy Hasan Miraz also chipped in by removing the dangerous Greaves soon after his fifty.
Bangladesh will now look to wrap up the remaining wickets quickly in the afternoon session. The hosts want to restrict the total and establish a solid platform for their own batting lineup. Therefore, the upcoming phase of the match remains crucial for both teams in the ongoing series.
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