Bangladesh ‘A’ Takes Lead, Stuns West Indies ‘A’
In an exciting turn of events on the third day of the four-day unofficial Test between Bangladesh ‘A’ and West Indies ‘A’ at the Syhlet International Stadium, Bangladesh ‘A’ staged a remarkable fight back.
After bowling out the West Indies ‘A’ team for 345 runs, Bangladesh ‘A’ found themselves trailing by 108 runs on the first innings. However, they rallied together to reach 274-6 at stumps, taking a lead of 166 runs into the final day of play.
The resurgence of the hosts can be attributed to the impressive performances by Shadlam Islam, Shahadat Hossain, and Irfan Sukkur. Opener Shadlam Islam played a vital role, scoring a well-deserved half-century. His innings of 74 runs set the foundation for Bangladesh ‘A’ to mount a fight back. Despite losing early wickets, Islam’s partnerships with Mohammad Naim (28 runs) and Shahadat Hossain (50 runs) helped steady the innings.
Highlights of the Match
The West Indies ‘A’ team, starting the day at 268-6, continued to build their score with Joshua da Silva and Kevin Sinclair at the crease. However, Hasan Sakib proved to be a thorn in their side, taking four wickets and limiting the West Indies’ progress. Da Silva fought valiantly, finishing unbeaten on 47 runs, but received minimal support from the lower-order batsmen as the innings folded at 329.
With a deficit of 108 runs to overcome, Bangladesh ‘A’ faced a challenging task. However, they displayed resilience and determination as they steadily closed the gap. Alongside Islam’s contribution, Shahadat Hossain’s half-century and Irfan Sukkur’s unbeaten 64 runs proved crucial in consolidating the team’s position. Their partnership of 65 runs for the seventh wicket ensured that Bangladesh ‘A’ finished the day on a high note.
West Indies’ bowlers, led by Kevin Sinclair, fought hard to break through Bangladesh’s resilience. Sinclair claimed three wickets, including the crucial dismissals of Islam and Hossain, but the hosts’ lower-order batsmen held their ground. West Indies struggled to capitalize on their strong position, adding only 77 runs to their total before being dismissed for 345.
What’s Next?
The thrilling encounter between these two talented sides has captivated fans and showcased the competitive spirit of cricket. Bangladesh ‘A’ has turned the tables with a formidable lead, setting the stage for an enthralling final day of the Test match.
As the match heads into the final day, Bangladesh ‘A’ now holds a commanding lead of 166 runs. The outcome remains uncertain, with both teams eager to claim victory. The West Indies ‘A’ team will be hoping for early breakthroughs to restrict Bangladesh’s lead and give themselves a chance to chase down the target.
On the other hand, Bangladesh ‘A’ will look to extend their lead and put the West Indies ‘A’ team under pressure.
Crucial partnerships and impressive individual performances have set the stage for an exciting conclusion to this unofficial Test match. Cricket fans around the world eagerly await the final day’s play, as both teams vie for victory in this closely contested encounter. While the matches between the two teams are unofficial, it was a great showcase for the fans.
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