In its quest to level the two-match series against West Indies, Bangladesh got an improbable target of 369 to win the second and final Test at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium today.
Bangladesh had never won a Test, chasing more than 215 runs in their history in the fourth innings. However, Bangladesh won against the same opponent in 2009.
West Indies batted for one hour in the first hour of Day 5, leaving Bangladesh two and half sessions to bat for victory.
Resuming at 345-3, West Indies declared their second innings at 398-6. Kavem Hodge, the overnight unbeaten batter was able to add just two runs before being out for 142. Amir Jangoo who hit 133 in the first innings was not out on 39.
Bangladesh spinners then took some quick wickets, preventing West Indies from going on a berserk.
The three spinners-Taijul Islam, Nayeem Hasan and Mehidy Hasan Miraz-shared six wickets among them, with all of them taking two wickets each.
Earlier, West Indies were bowled out for 356 in the first innings, with Hasan Mahmud running through them with 6-90.
Towhid Hridoy then struck a monumental 242 not out, steering Bangladesh to 386, taking a 30-run lead.
