Bangladesh reach 213 for 3 on day one of first Test against West Indies
Shadman Islam was unbeaten on 99 as Bangladesh reached 213 for three on a day curtailed by bad light.
Bangladesh reached 213 for three at stumps on day one of the first Test against West Indies at Mirpur on October 28. Shadman Islam remained unbeaten on 99 after facing 219 balls and hitting ten fours. Bad light ended play early.
Tanzid Hasan was dismissed for seven by Jayden Seales early in the innings. Mominul Haque scored 28 before falling to Jomel Warrican. Towhid Hridoy scored 42 before leaving the field with cramps and is expected to bat on day two.
Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and elected to bat first. Mushfiqur Rahim was ruled out with a hand injury and replaced by Towhid Hridoy. Shoriful Islam replaced Ebadot Hossain in the XI. Bangladesh retained three spinners for the match.
CricHubb Take
The early finish leaves Bangladesh with work to do on day two if they are to convert a strong position into a substantial first-innings total.