Bangladesh batters displayed improved performances in the first innings of the second Test of the ongoing BAN vs WI Series 2022. Though, it was still insufficient to put up a substantial total on board. Ebadot Hossain and Shoriful Islam's partnership for the ninth wicket allowed Bangladesh to reach the 200-run mark. The West Indies have already taken a 100-run lead courtesy of Kyle Mayers' outstanding century. The second Test match scenario is discussed in this article.

Bangladesh vs West Indies Second Test 2022: Match Scenario

The West Indies put Bangladesh to bat first in the second Test of the BAN vs WI Series 2022. Their decision came out as a fruitful one as the visiting side was bowled out for 234 after playing 64.2 overs. Tamim Iqbal and Mahmudul Hasan Joy gave Bangladesh a solid start with a 41-run partnership. However, Bangladesh couldn’t put up any big partnerships in the middle after that, limiting their chances to score big in the first innings.

Litton Das was the top scorer for the Tigers, scoring 53 runs, while Tamim Iqbal contributed 46. For the third time in the series, Tamim was very impressive but couldn’t prolong his innings.

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A special mention should go to two fast bowlers, Ebadot Hossain and Shoriful Islam. The two made a 36-run stand between them in the ninth wicket and guided Bangladesh to score more than 200 runs. Ebadot was unbeaten on 21*, while Shoriful made a quick-fire 26 off 17 balls. Jayden Seales and Alzarri Joseph both picked up 3 wickets each for the Caribbean side.

West Indies scored 340/5 at the end of day 2 in response. They already have a 106-run lead with five wickets in hand. The hosts are eyeing a 200-run first innings lead. If they do achieve their target, then Bangladesh have no other choice but to save the Test.

Bangladesh had fought hard at one stage by picking up 4 wickets for 132 runs. However, the West Indies have taken control of the match thanks to Kyle Mayers' brilliant hundred and two fruitful partnerships in the fifth and sixth wickets, respectively. Mayers remains unbeaten with 126*. So far, Mehidy Miraz and Ebadot Hossain have picked up two wickets each for Bangladesh.

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Third innings Record at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium

The Bangladesh team has to show a more determined approach in the third innings in order to save the contest. The record in the third innings at the Daren Sammy Stadium has indicated that it is possible to score 300 runs if the batters play sensibly and give time to settle down in the middle.

Top five Third Innings Total at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in St Lucia

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So far, four batters have scored a hundred in the third innings at the Daren Sammy Cricket Stadium. English batter Joe Root’s 122 against the West Indies is the highest third innings knock at this venue. He is also the most recent batter to score a hundred in the third innings at this ground.

List of centuries in the third innings at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in St Lucia

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Bottom Line

Bangladesh's prospects of winning the second Test of the BAN vs WI Series 2022 are very slim. The visitors are now aiming for a draw with three days left in the match to make the Test series 1-0. However, the hosts are not under any pressure at this point since they are aware that they have complete control over the game.