Rana’s Five-Wicket Haul and Aggressive Batting Put Bangladesh in Control

Bangladesh delivered their most impressive performance of the tour on the third day of the Jamaica Test, combining aggressive batting with accurate fast bowling. They bowled out the West Indies for 146, securing a commanding 211-run lead. This was only the second instance in Bangladesh’s cricket history where they achieved a first-innings lead after being […]

Central to this achievement was Nahid Rana’s exceptional bowling, claiming his maiden five-wicket haul with figures of 5 for 61. His pace and bounce proved too much for the West Indies’ batsmen, who collapsed after a solid start. Rana’s efforts were complemented by support from Taskin Ahmed and Hasan Mahmud, as Bangladesh’s disciplined attack dismantled the hosts and set up a strong position in the match.

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Rana’s Five-Wicket Spell Puts Bangladesh in Control

Bangladesh delivered their best performance of the series on the third day of the Jamaica Test, ending the day with a 211-run lead over the West Indies. After a strong start, Bangladesh’s second innings concluded at 193 for 5, with the West Indies fast bowlers showing aggression and their fielders adding to the intensity with verbal exchanges. Umpires Kumar Dharmasena and Asif Yaqoob were forced to step in to manage the tensions.

Earlier, the West Indies, who had been in a solid position, collapsed for 146, losing their last nine wickets for just 61 runs. Fast bowler Nahid Rana spearheaded the attack with an impressive maiden five-wicket haul, taking 5 for 61. His pace and height generated significant bounce, troubling the West Indies batsmen. Rana’s morning spell included the crucial wicket of captain Kraigg Brathwaite, who was dismissed for a low catch at gully, and further scalps including Kavem Hodge, Alick Athanaze, and Alzarri Joseph. Litton Das also contributed with a superb catch behind the stumps.

Taskin Ahmed, Taijul Islam, and Mehidy Hasan Miraz supported well, each claiming key wickets. Taskin bowled Athanaze with an under-edge, while Taijul’s spin dismissed Justin Greaves. Mehidy trapped Shamar Joseph lbw, and Hasan Mahmud claimed two wickets in quick succession. Rana’s final act was trapping Kemar Roach lbw, completing his five-wicket haul and giving Bangladesh a slim 18-run lead. The visitors’ disciplined bowling left the West Indies struggling, having lost seven wickets for 65 runs in 25 overs during the morning session.

Bangladesh’s Counter-Attack Dominates Day 3

Before Bangladesh’s innings, umpire Kumar Dharmasena was seen speaking to captain Kraigg Brathwaite and the slip fielders as tensions rose. Jayden Seales, unyielding, engaged with the Bangladesh batters and gestured towards the dressing room after dismissing Mahmudul Hasan Joy for a duck.

However, the West Indies’ chatter was silenced when Shahadat Hossain, promoted to No. 3, launched an aggressive attack. After a couple of miscued lofted shots, Shahadat found his groove, driving Alzarri for a four through the square. He continued to press on, curling one through mid-on before Brathwaite dropped him on 22. Shahadat’s bold stroke play led to a quick-fire 26-ball 28 before Seales caught him at mid-off trying another lofted shot.

The momentum carried forward with Shadman Islam and Mehidy Hasan Miraz. Mehidy, batting at No. 4 in Mominul Haque’s absence, struck four consecutive fours off Shamar in one over, followed by more boundaries. Shadman’s aggressive 46 off 82 balls included seven fours, ending in a dismissal after tea when he edged Shamar for the second time in the match. Mehidy soon followed, caught down the leg side for 42, after a successful review.

Litton Das added 25, but his innings ended when he missed an offcutter from Greaves. Jaker Ali, however, stood firm and helped Bangladesh extend their lead past 200 runs. West Indies struggled to rotate their bowlers without Kemar Roach, with Greaves filling in but failing to contain the visitors’ batting. Bangladesh’s defiant performance against the West Indies’ varied bouncers marked a memorable day in Jamaica.