Bangladesh Ends First Day Strongly on Shadman’s Batting
Bangladesh finished the first day of the opening Test against the West Indies on 213 for three in 74 overs. Shadman Islam remained unbeaten on 99 off 219 balls, just one run short of his century. His innings included 10 fours. Litton Das was unbeaten on 10 off 28 balls. Shadman’s solid batting was the biggest positive for Bangladesh, although Towhid Hridoy’s injury raised concerns.
Bangladesh lost Tanzid Hasan for just nine runs early in the day. Tanzid scored seven off 23 balls before being caught by Justin Greaves off Jayden Seales. Mr Shadman and Mominul Haque then added 59 runs for the second wicket to steady the innings. Mr Mominul scored 28 off 51 balls before being caught by Shamar Joseph off Jomel Warrican.
Mr Shadman and Najmul Hossain Shanto added another 42 runs. Mr Shanto scored 19 off 42 balls before being trapped lbw by Warrican in the 35.3rd over. The West Indies reviewed the decision, but it was upheld.
After Mr Shanto’s dismissal, Towhid Hridoy joined Mr Shadman at the crease. The pair added 88 runs for the fourth wicket. Bangladesh were 177 for three at tea, with Shadman on 79 and Hridoy on 36.
The partnership added another 21 runs before Mr Hridoy left the field at 198. He retired hurt after scoring 42 off 84 balls, including three fours.
Mr Litton joined Mr Shadman after Mr Hridoy left the field, and the pair batted through to stumps without losing another wicket. Play was interrupted by bad light late in the day. Bangladesh were 207 for three after 70 overs, with Shadman on 96 and Litton on seven. They added six runs in the remaining four overs to finish the day on 213 for three.
Among the West Indies bowlers, Mr Warrican took two wickets for 33 runs in 14 overs. Seales claimed one wicket, conceding 14 runs in eight overs. Joshua Bishop conceded 50 runs in 19 overs, Roston Chase 53 in 13, Shamar Joseph 28 in 10 and Justin Greaves 30 in 10.
Mr Shadman’s unbeaten 99 was the main contribution to Bangladesh’s total. Mr Mominul scored 28, Mr Shanto 19 and Mr Hridoy 42, while extras added eight runs.
Despite losing an early wicket, Bangladesh ended the opening day in a strong position. Mr Shadman will look to complete his century on the second day.
