West Indies vs Bangladesh, 1st Test, Live Score

Alzarri Joseph to Mominul Haque, Fuller in length and on middle, angling in, Mominul Haque plays a solid front foot defense.

Alzarri Joseph to Mominul Haque, Short of a length and outside off, Mominul Haque decides very late to cut it away and misses it.

Shamar Joseph to Shahadat Hossain, Fuller in length and on middle, angling in on the pads, Shahadat Hossain flicks it wide of deep square leg for a brace.

Shamar Joseph to Shahadat Hossain, Pitched up and on the fifth stump line, holds its line, Shahadat Hossain strides out and lets it go.

Shamar Joseph to Shahadat Hossain, Back of a length and just outside off, shapes away, Shahadat Hossain leaves it alone.

Shamar Joseph to Mominul Haque, HIts the length hard and on off, sticks to the surface and does not bounce much. Mominul Haque leaves it alone as the keeper also fails to stop it cleanly. A bye is taken.

Shamar Joseph to Mominul Haque, BEAUTY! Shamar Joseph goes a bit fuller, on off, angles in and then straightens a bit, Mominul Haque has a poke at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Shamar Joseph to Mominul Haque, On a length and on middle, angling in, Mominul Haque clips it short square leg.

Alzarri Joseph to Shahadat Hossain, Short of a length and outside off, takes off a bit, Shahadat Hossain slashes at it but misses.

Alzarri Joseph to Shahadat Hossain, Goes back to his fuller length, on off, shaping away, Shahadat Hossain looks to drive it on the up but gets an outside edge on the bounce to point.

Alzarri Joseph to Shahadat Hossain, Alzarri Joseph bangs in a bouncer just outside off, Shahadat Hossain sways away from it.

Alzarri Joseph to Shahadat Hossain, Fuller one and on middle, shaping in, Shahadat Hossain tucks it to the leg side.

Alzarri Joseph to Shahadat Hossain, Good length and around off, Shahadat Hossain guides it towards point.

Alzarri Joseph to Shahadat Hossain, JAFFA! Alzarri Joseph lands this on a hard length and on middle, nips back in sharply, Shahadat Hossain stays back and tries to guide it away but gets beaten on the outside edge by an inch.

Shamar Joseph to Shahadat Hossain, A low full toss, outside off, Shahadat Hossain looks to drive but gets a bottom edge along the ground wide of cover-point. They cross.

Shamar Joseph to Shahadat Hossain, Back of a length and on middle, shoots up from the surface, Shahadat Hossain looks to work it away but gets hurried as the ball takes the shoulder off his bat and drops on the pitch.

Shamar Joseph to Shahadat Hossain, Pitches it up, on middle, shaping in, Shahadat Hossain prods forward and blocks it out.

Shamar Joseph to Shahadat Hossain, Touch fuller and around off, Shahadat Hossain pushes it towards short covers.

Shamar Joseph to Shahadat Hossain, Good length and on middle, nips back in sharply, Shahadat Hossain gets cramped up and pats it down towards short leg.

Shamar Joseph to Shahadat Hossain, Shamar Joseph begins with a fuller delivery, on the sixth stump line, shaping away, Shahadat Hossain lets it go to the keeper.

Shamar Joseph shares the attack with Alzarri Joseph for the West Indies.

Alzarri Joseph to Mominul Haque, MAIDEN OVER! Pulls his length back a bit, on middle, Mominul Haque gets behind the line of it and blocks it out.

Alzarri Joseph to Mominul Haque, Overpitched and on off, Mominul Haque strides out and guides it to point again.

Alzarri Joseph to Mominul Haque, On a length and on off, shaping in, Mominul Haque steers it towards point.

Alzarri Joseph to Mominul Haque, Fullish again and just around off, shaping away, Mominul Haque does not get tempted and leaves it alone.

Alzarri Joseph to Mominul Haque, BEAUTY! Alzarri Joseph goes a bit fuller this time, on the sixth stump line, angles away again, Mominul Haque has a poke at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Alzarri Joseph to Mominul Haque, Alzarri Joseph starts with a hard-length delivery around off, angles away with extra bounce, Mominul Haque leaves it alone.

Here we go! The Umpires and the players walk out to take the stage for the start of Day 3 of this first Test Match of the series. It's Shahadat Hossain and Mominul Haque, the overnight batters for Bangladesh taking guard and Alzarri Joseph has the cherry in hand for the West Indies. Let's Play!

PITCH REPORT! Sir Curtley Ambrose and Samuel Badree analyze the pitch conditions and emphasize its potential for fast bowlers. They observe that the surface remains hard and placid despite a few slight cracks. Ambrose believes the morning session will offer opportunities for fast bowlers to strike early if they adopt an attacking approach. Badree concurs, highlighting the possibility of early wickets on this track.

As Day 3 dawns, the battle will likely intensify. For Bangladesh, survival and consolidation are key as they seek to avoid a collapse and edge closer to the hosts' imposing total. The West Indies bowlers, on the other hand, will aim to capitalize on the momentum and make further breakthroughs to maintain their dominance. All eyes will be on how the Bangladeshi batters handle the relentless Windies attack and whether they can mount a significant resistance. Stay tuned as the action unfolds on what promises to be another thrilling day of Test cricket!

The Bangladeshi bowlers had moments of brilliance but struggled to contain the West Indies middle and lower order. Taskin Ahmed and Hasan Mahmud were the pick of the bowlers, with Hasan bagging 3/87. However, their efforts fell short of dismantling the resilient Windies batting lineup. In response, Bangladesh faced a daunting task in their first innings. The visitors suffered early setbacks, losing both their openers by the close of play. By stumps, Bangladesh was reeling at 40/2, trailing by a mammoth 410 runs. With the West Indies bowlers already making inroads, the onus now lies on the Bangladeshi middle order to steady the ship and carve out a path to a competitive total.

West Indies concluded Day 2 in commanding fashion. Resuming their innings at 250/6, the hosts rode on Justin Greaves' magnificent maiden Test century, an innings marked by patience and grit, as he remained unbeaten on 115. Greaves received vital support from the experienced Kemar Roach, who chipped in with a valuable 47, frustrating the Bangladeshi bowlers in a 140-run partnership for the eighth wicket. The West Indies declared their innings at 450/9 after 144.1 overs, setting a formidable target for the visitors to chase.

Hello and a warm welcome to everyone joining us here today. The third day of the first Test at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua, is set to begin with both West Indies and Bangladesh striving to assert their dominance in this crucial encounter. After two days of compelling cricket, the stage is set for another exciting day as Bangladesh faces an uphill task to close the gap against a towering West Indies total.

... DAY 3, FIRST SESSION ...

Right then, that is it from an exciting Day 2 of this first Test. As we move into the 'Moving Day', West Indies hold a significant lead of 410 runs, and Bangladesh needs to do a lot more to make a game out of this one. Day 3 will begin at 2 pm GMT, but you can join us early for all the build-up. Cheers!

Kemar Roach is up for a quick chat. He reflects on the day's play, expressing satisfaction with the recovery after losing two quick wickets. He highlights the plan to build partnerships and surpass 350, crediting the acceleration for the team’s strong total. Roach shares his camaraderie with Justin Greaves, emphasizing their shared understanding as teammates and friends. Praising Greaves’ maiden Test century, Roach reveals his long-standing belief in Greaves’ talent and hopes he continues to excel for the West Indies.

The Windies declared on a commanding 450/9, with Justin Greaves standing tall on a magnificent unbeaten 115. Jayden Seales and Shamar Joseph added quick late runs, setting the stage for their bowlers. Bangladesh’s openers started cautiously, fending off fiery pace spells, but Seales broke through, dismissing Zakir Hasan just as he found rhythm. Mikyle Louis dropped a sitter to give Zakir’s partner a lifeline on 5, but Alzarri Joseph’s searing delivery ended Mahmudul Hasan Joy's stay soon after. Under pressure, Shahadat Hossain and Mominul Haque dug deep, showing grit to survive until Stumps and keep Bangladesh in the fight.

West Indies showed grit in the second session, adding 79 runs in 29 overs as Justin Greaves and Kemar Roach frustrated Bangladesh early on. A costly missed edge off Taskin Ahmed denied them Greaves’ wicket, and the duo kept the visitors at bay. Hasan Mahmud finally broke the massive 140-run stand, clean-bowling Roach for a valiant 47, but not before Greaves celebrated a maiden Test century pushing the total over 400, earning roaring applause from teammates and fans alike.

Bangladesh started on the front foot but just like Day 1, faded away as the session progressed. Hasan Mahmud struck early, removing Joshua Da Silva in the first over and adding Alzarri Joseph soon after, igniting hopes for Bangladesh to restrict the Windies under 300. But Justin Greaves stood firm, anchoring the innings with steady support from Kemar Roach. While Bangladesh shuffled their bowlers and Mehidy Hasan and Taijul Islam kept things tight, clear breakthroughs remained eluded.

SESSION SUMMARY - 75 runs and 3 wickets in 25.1 overs! At the end of Day 2, the West Indies firmly hold the reins, boasting a mountain of runs and plenty of time to push for victory. Their batters set the tone with a stellar performance, and the bowlers backed it up with fiery intent. For Bangladesh, it’s a familiar story of struggle on this ground, and they now face an uphill battle. Only something extraordinary can reignite their hopes and keep this contest alive!

Umpire Kumar Dharmasena takes one more light reading, and this time it looks like it has gone over the reading that was taken on Day 1. So, that will be STUMPS ON DAY 2! Once again, we did lose a few overs due to a slight rain delay and bad light, but the game has moved at a good pace.

Alick Athanaze to Shahadat Hossain, Floats the ball up on the off stump line and Shahadat Hossain drives it back towards mid on to end the play on Day 2 of this Test Match.

Alick Athanaze to Shahadat Hossain, Tossed up on off. Shahadat Hossain fends it towards mid-wicket.

Alick Athanaze to Shahadat Hossain, Much fuller on the stumps. Shahadat Hossain taps it back to the bowler.

Alick Athanaze to Shahadat Hossain, Another sweep comes out to a nagging length ball on the off stump from Shahadat Hossain for a couple of runs from deep square leg.

Alick Athanaze to Mominul Haque, On the pads, fuller on the stumps. Mominul Haque sweeps the ball all along the carpet to deep square leg for a run.

Alick Athanaze to Shahadat Hossain, Just short from around the wicket on the off stump. Shahadat Hossain stays back and tucks it to covers.

The umpire is taking another reading of the light now. We are good to continue and it will be Alick Athanaze to bowl now.

Kavem Hodge to Mominul Haque, Just short on the off stump line. Mominul Haque stays back and drops the ball down on the crease.

Kavem Hodge to Shahadat Hossain, Short and wide again and Shahadat Hossain slaps the ball to sweeper covers for a single.