Roston Chase Masterclass: West Indies Fight Back in 1st Test
Roston Chase delivers a masterclass with bat and ball to keep West Indies in the hunt against Bangladesh in the first Test at Mirpur.
A sensational all-round performance from captain Roston Chase has breathed new life into the West Indies' campaign during the first Test against Bangladesh. By the close of day three in Mirpur, the visitors had managed to put the hosts on the back foot, leaving Bangladesh struggling at 79/6 in their second innings with a slim lead of 106 runs.
West Indies Build Resistance in First Innings
The day began with West Indies resuming their first innings at 134/4. Tagenarine Chanderpaul and Justin Greaves initially looked to stabilize the ship. Chanderpaul showed great composure, continuing his stay to notch his third Test half-century before being dismissed for 56 by Shoriful Islam.
Justin Greaves played a gritty supporting role, contributing a valuable 46 runs to frustrate the Bangladeshi bowlers. Meanwhile, skipper Roston Chase displayed his class with the bat, remaining unbeaten on 43. His efforts helped the West Indies reach a total of 245, though they still trailed Bangladesh's first-innings score of 272 (which featured a brilliant 105 from Shadman Islam) by 27 runs.
The standout performer for the hosts in the first innings was Nayeem Hasan, who dominated the bowling attack by claiming 4 wickets for just 33 runs.
Chase Turns the Tide with the Ball
While the batting set the stage, it was Roston Chase's bowling that shifted the momentum of the match. As Bangladesh began their second innings, Chase unleashed a devastating spell that left the hosts reeling.
In a stunning display of precision, the skipper dismantled the batting lineup, taking three wickets across the 11th and 13th overs. He removed the dangerous Shadman Islam (13), Najmul Hossain Shanto (10), and Towhid Hridoy (0), plunging Bangladesh into a crisis at 33/4.
Bangladesh Struggle Under Pressure
The onslaught didn't stop with Chase. Jomel Warrican joined the attack, further tightening the screws by dismissing Litton Das. Although Mehidy Hasan Miraz attempted to anchor the innings and provide some stability, Warrican returned to remove the all-rounder with a delivery described as a beauty, reducing the hosts to 53/6.
As the day drew to a close, Nayeem Hasan and Jaker Ali managed to offer some late resistance. Both batsmen remained unbeaten on 18 runs each when bad light eventually forced the umpires to call an early halt to the proceedings.
Match Summary at Stumps, Day 3:
- Bangladesh 1st Innings: 272 (Shadman Islam 105)
- West Indies 1st Innings: 245 (Tagenarine Chanderpaul 56, Justin Greaves 46, Roston Chase 43*)
- Bangladesh 2nd Innings: 79/6 (Lead of 106 runs)