Sylhet Test ends in draw as Bangladesh lose series 1-0

The second Test between Bangladesh and the West Indies ended in a draw in Sylhet on Monday after poor light brought an early end to the final day’s play, handing the visitors a 1-0 series victory.

Bangladesh were 184 for four while chasing a target of 369 when play was stopped due to fading light. The match did not resume, and players from both teams shook hands to confirm the draw.

Having lost the opening Test in Mirpur, Bangladesh thus conceded the two-match series 1-0.

Earlier, Bangladesh had made a determined effort to chase down the target, with Towhid Hridoy and Mushfiqur Rahim leading the recovery after an early setback.

The West Indies declared their second innings at 398 for six in the morning session, setting Bangladesh a target of 369 runs.

Bangladesh’s openers started positively against the Caribbean pace attack, but spinner Jomel Warrican broke the 33-run opening partnership by dismissing Tanzid Hasan for 21.

Warrican then removed Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto for 14, with the West Indies successfully overturning the on-field decision through a review. Bangladesh went into lunch at 49 for two after 14 overs.

After lunch, Hridoy and Mushfiqur put up a strong resistance, adding 135 runs for the third wicket without losing a wicket during the second session.

Hridoy looked set for a century but fell for 82 to Warrican. Mushfiqur followed soon after, bowled by Shamar Joseph for 49.

Litton Das and Mehidy Hasan Miraz remained unbeaten on seven and one respectively when bad light halted play.

Earlier in the day, the West Indies resumed at 376 for six and added 22 runs before declaring at 398 for six.

Kavem Hodge top-scored with 142 off 194 balls, hitting 17 fours and a six. He was caught by Hasan Mahmud off Nayeem Hasan.

Justin Greaves (9) and Shamar Joseph (1) were dismissed in quick succession by Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Nayeem Hasan respectively. Joshua Bishop struck a quickfire 20 off 11 balls, while Aamir Jangoo remained unbeaten on 39.

Tajul Islam, Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Nayeem Hasan took two wickets each for Bangladesh in the West Indies’ second innings.

The West Indies had scored 356 in their first innings, while Bangladesh replied with 386, gaining a 30-run lead on the back of Towhid Hridoy’s brilliant 242.