Mahmudullah hits ton put Bangladesh in strong position

Bangladesh lost eight wickets in their first innings as they scored 457 in 140 overs against West Indies on the 2nd day of the second and final Test at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium at Mirpur in the city on Saturday.

Mahmudullah and Taijul Islam are on crease, scoring 103 runs off 203 balls and 21 runs off 43 balls respectively.
 
Erlier, the host added 128 runs in the first session with their overnight score at 259 losing one wicket.

Shakib continued on from with his overnight score of 55 and picked up runs quickly this morning. He and Mahmudullah Riyad involved in a 111-run sixth- wicket stand before Roach broke the important partnership removing Shakib.

The left handed batsman Shakib composed a responsible 80 runs off 139 balls laced with six boundaries before giving an easy catch to Shai Hope.

After Shakib and Shadman Islam Mahmudullah and Liton Das also completed his half centuries.

Kemar Roach and Devendra Bishoo claimed two Bangladesh’s wickets conceding 57 and 98 runs respectively.

Source: dailysun