West Indies seized a commanding 1-0 lead in the two-match Test series against Bangladesh by chasing down a target of 170 runs on Saturday. Opener Brandon King anchored the chase with a masterful unbeaten 81 off 115 balls, striking 10 fours and a six to record his sixth Test half-century. Despite a difficult pitch, King and John Campbell adopted an aggressive approach, sharing a crucial 112-run partnership for the first wicket that put the visitors in control. Campbell contributed 49 runs, building on his 54 from the first innings, while Kavem Hodge added a steady 31 not out to ensure a comfortable eight-wicket victory.
King and Campbell dismantle Bangladesh spin attack to secure decisive opening victory
The West Indies spin bowling attack was instrumental in dismantling Bangladesh’s resistance, restricting the hosts to just 142 in their second innings. Captain Roston Chase delivered a match-winning performance with the ball, claiming five wickets for 36 runs to complete his five-wicket haul. Jomel Warrican also featured prominently, taking four wickets for 63 runs in the final session after previously claiming five wickets in Bangladesh’s first innings. The spinners effectively strangled the hosts, who resumed Day 4 at 79 for six but managed only 63 additional runs before being bowled out.
Nayeem Hasan provided a brief spark for Bangladesh by top-scoring with 52, marking his maiden Test half-century. However, his resistance was short-lived as Chase dismissed him to seal the five-wicket haul and accelerate the collapse. The dismissal highlighted the dominance of the West Indies’ spin quartet, who controlled the tempo of the game on a surface that favored turning conditions. With the series lead secured, West Indies enter the second Test with significant momentum, having demonstrated both batting resilience and bowling precision to overcome a challenging pitch.
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