19 June,2022 11:20 AM IST | North Sound (Antigua) | mid-day online correspondent
Kemar Roach celebrates the dismissal of Nurul Hasan during the third day of the 1st Test between Bangladesh and West Indies. Pic/AFP
Kemar Roach once again proved to be West Indies' saviour as the veteran pacer came to their aid with his 10th 5 wicket haul in Tests to bowl out a resilient Bangladesh side for 245 runs.
Following a cathartic batting display, where they found themselves 6 wicket down for just 109 runs on day 3, Bangladesh's revival was lead by skipper Shakib al Hasan and wicketkeeper Nurul Hasan. The pair forged a 123 run partnership to take Bangladesh to 232/6, staving off an inning defeat in the process.
But Roach made sure that his team wasn't going to be chasing a big target in the fourth innings by wrapping up the visitors' batting effort for 245. He finished the innings with figures of 5/53.
That left the men in maroon to chase a score of 84 to win the first test match at Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium.
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However, a dramatic final hour of the day's play saw West Indies slide to 9/3, looking in real trouble thanks to Khaled Ahmed's brilliant new ball burst. Thereafter, John Campbell (28') and Jermaine Blackwood (17') combined for a 40 run partnership to steady the ship, with only 35 runs now left to win.
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According to IANS, speaking after the day's play Roach said, "We're obviously in a position to win. We always play matches to win," Roach said after the day's play.
"Right now with 35 runs away, once the guys get a good rest tonight, come back and be focused again, I think we're in good stead to knock the runs off. Well done to the guys today to put ourselves in that position. I'm proud of myself. To build a career and get amongst the greats is always a good feeling."
Brief Scores
Bangladesh 103 and 245 (Mahmudul Hasan Joy 42, Shakib Al Hasan 63, Nurul Hasan 64; Kemar Roach 5/53, Alzarri Joseph 3/55) vs West Indies 265 and 49/3 in 15 overs (John Campbell 28 not out).
(With inputs from IANS)
