Bangladesh Lead Despite Low-Scoring Day in Kingston Test

Sports Correspondent

Kingston, Dec. 2, 2024 – Bangladesh held a slim first-innings lead on a day dominated by bowlers, with both sides struggling to score freely in the second Test against the West Indies.

The hosts ended Day 2 at 70 for 1 in 37 overs, trailing Bangladesh’s 164 by 94 runs. Captain Kraigg Brathwaite survived two close calls, first dropped by Mehidy Hasan Miraz on 26 and later saved by a review against an LBW decision on 32. Brathwaite finished the day unbeaten on 33 off 115 balls, partnering with Keacy Carty, who scored 19 off 60 deliveries.

Bangladesh’s pacer Nahid Rana was the standout performer, dismissing Micaiah Louis with a fiery delivery clocking 147 km/h. Rana’s nine-over spell cost 28 runs and featured precise line and length, troubling the West Indian batsmen throughout. Spinner Taijul Islam bowled economically, conceding just seven runs in 10 overs, including seven maidens.

The West Indies’ slow progress mirrored Bangladesh’s struggles earlier in the day. Resuming at 69 for 2, the visitors collapsed to 164 all out. Jayden Seales led the West Indian attack, returning figures of 4 for 5 in 15.5 overs, including 10 maidens. Bangladesh managed just 95 runs in 41.1 overs on Day 2, with both teams combining for 165 runs in 78.1 overs.

The low-scoring match leaves both sides relying heavily on their bowlers to seize control in the coming days.