West Indies Take 98-Run Lead Over Bangladesh at Lunch

The second Test of the two-match series between Bangladesh and West Indies at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium has taken an exciting turn. At the end of the first session on Day 4, the visitors reached 128 for 2 in their second innings, extending their overall lead to 98 runs.

Before heading into the lunch break, West Indies had spent 34 overs at the crease. Openers Brandon King and Joshua Da Silva played key roles in giving the visitors a solid foundation as they looked to take control of the match. At the interval, Kavem Hodge remained unbeaten on 30 off 44 balls, while Kevin Wickham was yet to open his account.

Brandon King was the most aggressive of the West Indies batters, producing an impressive 61 off 10 fours and a six. His innings was eventually brought to an end by all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz. At the other end, Joshua Da Silva showed resilience, scoring 36 off 70 deliveries before falling to Taijul Islam’s spin. After both openers departed at 119, Hodge and Wickham ensured there were no further setbacks before the break.

Earlier, Bangladesh posted a formidable 386 in their first innings. In reply, West Indies managed to score 356, with Aamir Jangoo leading the way with a brilliant 133. Kevin Wickham contributed 61, while Justin Greaves added 51. For Bangladesh, right-arm pacer Hasan Mahmud delivered an outstanding performance with the ball, claiming six wickets for 90 runs.