West Indies vs Bangladesh, 2nd Test Day 1: Host openers in control after Seales, Joseph have their say

Jun 25, 2022

West Indies vs Bangladesh, 2nd Test Day 1: Host openers in control after Seales, Joseph have their say Image

Openers Kraigg Brathwaite (30*) and John Campbell (32*) had 16 overs of batting before stumps on Day 1 in the second Test match against Bangladesh, at the Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet, St Lucia. West Indies finished the day on 67/0; they are still 167 runs behind Bangladesh in the first innings.

Asked to bat, Bangladesh lost Mahmudul Hasan Joy early when debutant Anderson Phillip (2-30) bowled him, even as Tamim Iqbal (46 in 67 balls) played some delightful strokes. Quick strikes from Alzarri Joseph (3-50) left Bangladesh reeling at 138/6 before Litton Das (53 in 70) took the attack tot the West Indies camp. Shoriful Islam (26 in 17) hit five fours to take Bangladesh past the 200-run mark before Jayden Seales (3-53) returned to round things up for 234.

Brief scores

Bangladesh 234 (Litton Das 53; Alzarri Joseph 3-50) lead West Indies 67/0 (John Campbell 32*) by 167 runs.