Ban vs WI 2nd Test: Rana’s five-for and Mehidy’s blitz lead Bangladesh to 211-run lead over West Indies

Bangladesh dominates West Indies in second Test, led by Nahid Rana's maiden Test five-for and Mehidy Hasan Miraz's counterattacking 42.

Bangladesh turned an 18-run first-innings lead against the West Indies into a competitive 211-run advantage on day three Monday (December 2, 2024) of the second Test at Sabina Park.

Bangladesh defended its first-innings 164 by bowling out the host for 146 just after lunch.

Fast bowler Nahid Rana took his maiden Test five-for.

As the pitch started to ease up in the sun, the Bangladeshis batted with unexpected boldness, especially Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Shadman Islam, and grabbed a handy lead at 193-5 when bad light ended play.

Captain Mehidy's counterattacking 42 off 39 balls consolidated Bangladesh's renewed confidence of tying the two-Test series.

First, Bangladesh had to overcome losing Mahmudul Hasan Joy in the first over after he edged Jayden Seales to the slips.

Shahadat Hossain was dropped on 18 but the damage was limited. He scored only 10 more runs, 28 off 26 balls.