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Rain halts play in Mirpur test as Bangladesh lead by 159

Published : Saturday, 31 October, 2026 at 10:57 AM

Observer Online Report

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Bangladesh extended their second-innings lead past the 150-run mark against the West Indies on the fourth day in Mirpur, though intermittent rain forced an early suspension of play during the opening session with the hosts positioned at 132 for 9.

Despite a collapse from the top-order batsmen, lower-order batsman Naim Hasan waged a lone battle, remaining unbeaten on 49 runs off four boundaries alongside final-wicket partner Shoriful Islam before ground staff covered the pitch due to rain.

Earlier in the morning session, Taijul Islam was trapped lbw by West Indian captain Roston Chase for 8 runs, while Hasan Mahmud fell to Jomel Warrican for 8 after hitting a crisp cover drive on the previous delivery, leaving Bangladesh struggling at 132 for 9.

The match situation evolved from the third day when West Indies were bowled out for 245 runs in their first innings, giving Bangladesh a slender 27-run lead thanks to impressive bowling spells from Naim Hasan, who claimed 4 wickets, alongside Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Taijul Islam, who bagged 2 wickets each.

However, the home side's batting faltered in their second innings during previous sessions, slipping to 79 for 6 before Naim and other tailenders attempted to stabilize the total against West Indian bowlers Roston Chase, Jomel Warrican, and Shamar Joseph, who wreaked havoc with the ball.

-EM

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