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Day 3 of the second Test between Bangladesh and the West Indies at Sabina Park delivered captivating cricket, with momentum swinging both ways. Bangladesh finished the day in a commanding position, holding a strong lead of 211 runs. A discipli๊ned team effort in both batting and bowling enabled them to outmaneuver the West Indies, whose bowlers impressed at intervals but whose batters failed t🐼o deliver under pressure.
West Indies’ bowling brilliance in Bangladesh’s first innings
The West Indies pace attack made an immediate impact in Bangladesh’s first innings, dismantling the visitors for a modest 164. Jayden Seales was the standout performer, delivering a mesmerizing spell of swing bowling to claim career-best figures of 4 for 5. Shamar Joseph complemented him brilliantly, taking three key wickets, while veteran Kemar Roach provided timely breakthroughs to keep the pressure on. Amid the carnage, Shadman Islam showcased immense resilience, scoring a crucial 64 off 137 deli🦹veries. However, the rest of the Bangladeshi batting lineu𓄧p faltered under relentless pressure, highlighting the West Indies’ dominance with the ball.
Bangladesh’s fight back led by Nahid Rana
Bangladesh’s bowlers responded magnificently, turning the tide in their favor. Nahid Rana led the charge with a sensational 5 for 61, using impeccable line and length to exploit the conditions. He found strong support in Hasan Mahmud, who chipped in with two vital wickets, while Taijul Islam maintained tight control during the middle overs. The West Indies batting effort was spearheaded by Keacy Carty’s gritty 40 and Kraigg Brathwaite’s steady 39. However, their contributions were not e🐎nough, as the hosts crumbled to 146 all out, handing Bangladesh an 18-run lead.
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Here’s how Twitter reacted:
Nahid Rana certainly did not disappoint iꦓn his first international game on Caribbean soil. For many years West Indies had Bangladesh batsmen hopinꦅg. Rana has turned the tables.
— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi)
The ജhave a jewel in their hands. Nahid 🍷Rana was much talked about, and boy were they right. His pace is exceptional, fastest ever from Bangladesh. But his control, equally impressive. He will only get better and Bangladesh cricket will rise!
— Samuel Badree (@qmanbad)
Not sure how many saw – Nahid Rana's second over this innings had speeds of
150.4, 149.2, 150.2, 150.0, 148.2 and 147.0
Last ball was the Louis' wicket. Finishes the innings with a five-wicket haul as WI go from 100/3 to 146 all out.
Proper pace talent 🔥
— Rohit Sankar (@imRohit_SN)
I💧 need everyone to get 🎃on board with Nahid Rana, Bangladesh have something very special there
— Alasdair 🇳🇦🇳🇿 (@Alasdair333)
A proud Nahid Rana holds the ball with which he claimed his maiden five-wicket haul i⭕n Test cricket! The young pacer’s sheer pace and🌠 determination lit up the match, marking a memorable milestone in his promising career. 🏏⚡
— Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers)
5/61 from Fast & Furious Nahid Rana from Chapai Nawabgonj, Rajshahi & We♌st Indies bowled out for 146. Just 22 and leaves his mark by taking his first ever 5 wickets haul in test cricket at Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica.
— Athar Ali Khan (@AtharAliKhan97)
Windies are deeply hurt by Nahid Rana!
Speciall♑y the way they are pumped up. Hardly seen them excited in a test match li💟ke this!
Only heard from ൲uncles in the past about windies cricket ….
Hope this match will bring them back to the tes🃏🎃t cricket.
Test cricket will be…
— Sourabh Sanyal 🇮🇳 (@sourabhsanyal)
Nahid Rana absolute Gun.
There is no substitute to high pace in cricket & Nahid again proved it today.
One of the most exciting prospects in cricket right now.
Gentle giant.
Bowled his heart out .— Raazi (@Crick_logist)
Nahid Rana is the best prospect Bangladesh cricket has produced after a ꦦlong,𒈔 long time (maybe forever).
— Rudransh Khurana (@rudraaaansh)
Day 3, Stumps
Bangladesh: 193/5, lead by 211 runs 🏏
— betvisa69.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
Bangladesh strengthens their position with a strong lead
The visitors approached their second innings cautiously but soon accelerated to build on their slender lead. Despite the early loss of Mahmudul Hasan Joy for a duck, Shadman again anchored the innings with a composed 46. Mehidy Hasan Miraz provided a crucial spark, smashing 42 off just 39 balls, adding urgency to the proceedings. Shahadat Hossain and Litton Das chipped in with valuable contributions, while Jaker Ali’s unbeaten 29 ꧙ensured Bangladesh ended the day on 193/5. While Joseph kept the West Indies’ hopes ali𝓀ve with a three-wicket haul, the visitors’ lead has grown formidable, setting up a challenging task for the hosts on Day 4.
