Islamabad, Nov 26; Taskin Ahmed delivered his career-best bowling performance, helping Bangladesh dismiss the West Indies for 152 in their second innings.
Bangladesh remained in contention as Taskin Ahmed’s fiery spell restricted the target to 334 runs.
However, a late batting collapse on Day 4 left Bangladesh at 109/7, needing an improbable 225 more runs for victory, while the West Indies require just three wickets to secure the win.
Chasing 334, Bangladesh’s innings started disastrously, with Zakir Hasan dismissed for a duck in the first over. Mahmudul Hasan Joy followed soon after, leaving the team at 7/2.
Brief resistance came from Litton Das (22) and Mehidy Hasan Miraz (45), but the batting lineup faltered under pressure. At stumps, Jaker Ali remains unbeaten on 15, holding on to faint hopes for the team.
West Indies’ bowlers, led by Kemar Roach and Jayden Seales with three wickets each, exploited the conditions effectively to dismantle Bangladesh’s batting order.
As the final day looms, Bangladesh is on the brink of defeat unless a miraculous lower-order effort changes the game.
With only three wickets in hand and a daunting 225 runs required, Bangladesh is staring at a near-certain defeat.
West Indies is set to secure a comfortable win on the final day unless Bangladesh’s lower order produces a miraculous stand.
