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Chase sparks Bangladesh collapse as West Indies on top in Mirpur Test

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In short

The touring side earlier resumed their first innings at 134-4 before being bowled out for 245, conceding a 27-run lead to the hosts. West Indies then reduced Bangladesh to 79-6 in the second innings as Roston Chase and Jomel Warrican ripped through the batting lineup. Bad light eventually brought an early conclusion to day three, leaving the home team with a fragile overall advantage of 106 runs.

Key points

  • Bangladesh hold an overall lead of 106 runs with only four second-innings wickets remaini…: Bangladesh hold an overall lead of 106 runs with only four second-innings wickets remaining heading into day four.
  • An unbroken stand between Jaker Ali and Nayeem Hasan temporarily stabilized Bangladesh's…: An unbroken stand between Jaker Ali and Nayeem Hasan temporarily stabilized Bangladesh's innings before bad light halted play.
  • West Indies batting coach Floyd Reifer expressed confidence in his team's ability to chas…: West Indies batting coach Floyd Reifer expressed confidence in his team's ability to chase down whatever target is set.

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Skipper Roston Chase claimed 3-25 and kept alive the West Indies’ hopes of beating Bangladesh after three days of the first cricket Test.

Chase’s off-spin was instrumental in triggering a collapse as Bangladesh slumped to 79-6 and a lead of 106 runs in the second innings at stumps, which came early due to bad light.

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Left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican, who had figures of 5-53 in the first innings, took 2-19 to complement his captain.

“Whatever score they give us tomorrow, we are going to chase it down,” West Indies batting coach Floyd Reifer said.

“It is unfortunate that we didn’t get past their total, but it was a great effort from the guys…

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