Bangladesh opt to bat first against Windies in 2nd test
Published : 30 Nov 2018, 11:22
Tigers have started batting against West Indies today for the second Test today (Friday) at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium at Mirpur.
Shadman Islam and Mominul Haque were on crease, scoring 23 runs off 55 balls and 2 runs off 3 ball respectively.
Tigers scored 61 runs in 25 overs and lost one wicket Soumya Sarkar.
Earliar, Bangladesh won toss and opted to bat first.
The match kicked off at 9:30 am.
After an impressive 64-run win over West Indies in the opening Test at Chattogram, the Tigers embark on a new mission.
Ace all rounder Shakib Al Hasan will be their main weapon with both bat and ball. The all-rounder is their leading wicket-taker in Tests and will be expected to counter the visitors once again.
Probable squads:
Bangladesh – Shadman Islam, Soumya Sarkar, Mominul Haque, Mohammad Mithun, Shakib Al Hasan (captain), Mushfiqur Rahim (wicket keeper), Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Nayeem Hasan and Mustafizur Rahman.
West Indies – Kraigg Brathwaite (captain), Kieran Powell, Shai Hope, Sunil Ambris, Roston Chase, Shimron Hetmyer, Shane Dowrich, Devendra Bishoo, Kemar Roach, Jomel Warrican and Shermon Lewis.
Source: dailysun