Bangladesh eyes a big lead

On the 4^th day of the first test against West Indies, Bangladesh is leading by 244 runs. After the Caribbeans were overwhelmed yesterday by the spinner as they lost 5 for 6 in a lower-order collapse, Bangladesh took to the second innings and ended the day with a lead of 218.

While a lead of 244 is certainly assuring and inspires the hope of a big score line, the second innings might prove to be more challenging than the first one. Tamim Iqbal disappointed once again as he was the first to go on the 3^rd day shortly followed by Najmul Hossain Shanto. Having played a satisfying first innings, Shadman was also eliminated with only 5 runs.

As it stands on the fourth day of the first test, Captain Mominul Haque and Mushfiqur Rahim are on the crease. Momin shows signs of hope and stability as he’s eyeing a fifty and Mushfiqur is offering a partnership that if not broken suddenly, might offer a big lead by the end of the innings.

As it stands at the moment:

Bangladesh: 430 and 73/4. (10:17AM)