Bangladesh ended a 15-year drought in the Caribbean with a resounding 101-run victory over the West Indies in the second Test at Sabina Park, leveling the two-match series 1-1. It was Bangladesh’s first Test win in the West Indies since 2009, as left-arm spinner Taijul Islam and batter Jaker Ali emerged as star performers. Taijul, with figures of 5 for 50 in the fourth innings, played a pivotal role in dismantling the West Indies, who folded for 185 in pursuit of a 287-run target. This was Taijul’s 15th five-wicket haul in Tests and his first on Caribbean soil in a decade. He was supported by seamers Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed, and Nahid Rana, who collectively claimed the other wickets. Kingston Test: Bangladesh’s lead crosses 200 Jaker Ali’s quick 91 in the second innings provided Bangladesh with a commanding lead. Resuming the fourth day at 193 for 5, Jaker added 62 of the team’s 75 runs in the morning session. Despite being struck on the helmet by Alzarri Joseph early in the day, Jaker recovered to deliver a counter-attacking knock with five sixes and eight boundaries. His efforts pushed Bangladesh to 268, setting a challenging target. West Indies’ chase began promisingly, with captain Kraigg Brathwaite scoring 43 and Kavem Hodge reaching 55. However, Taijul’s spin dismantled their middle order, including the key dismissals of Brathwaite and Hodge. Kingston Test: Nahid Rana bags maiden 5-for as Bangladesh secure 18-run lead The home team’s final six wickets fell for just 42 runs as the Bangladesh bowlers capitalised on the uneven bounce and turn offered by the Sabina Park pitch. Bangladesh’s win was a significant turnaround after their heavy defeat in the first Test. Stand-in captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz credited the bowling unit. “Nahid in the first innings, Taskin and Hasan Mahmud were exceptional. Taijul in the second innings was phenomenal,” Mehdiy said.  For the West Indies, the defeat brought their persistent batting weakness to the fore. Despite a promising start to the chase, they struggled against disciplined Bangladesh bowling. “The batting group needs consistency and hard work,” Brathwaite said.  The victory was Bangladesh’s fourth Test win in 2024, equaling their best year in Test cricket. It also proved their growing confidence in away conditions, with contributions from both senior players and young players like Jaker and Rana.  Both teams will now move to the white-ball series, comprising off three ODIs and three T20Is. 

Bangladesh’s lead in the ongoing Kingston Test against the West Indies passed the 200-run mark with five wickets in hand.  At the stumps of day three, Bangladesh were batting at 193 for five, with Jaker Ali and Taijul Islam remaining unbeaten for 29 and 9, respectively.  Shahadat Hossain and Mehidy Hasan Miraz batted with a strike-rate over 100 in the second innings. Shahadat posted 28, and Mehidy scored 42.  The intention was clear— to increase the pressure on the West Indies in the last innings of the match.  Kingston Test: Nahid Rana bags maiden 5-for as Bangladesh secure 18-run lead Nahid Rana bagged his maiden five-for to wrap up the hosts for 146.  The right-arm pacer ended up taking five for 61 runs. Hasan Mahmud took two wickets.  Bangladesh struggled in their first innings, managing only 164 runs before being dismissed. U-19 Asia Cup: Holders Bangladesh almost assure semifinal berth beating Nepal by 5 wickets West Indies pace bowlers Jayden Seales, with four wickets, and Shamar Joseph, with three, were the chief destroyers of the Bangladesh batting lineup.   Opener Shadman Islam top-scored for Bangladesh with a defiant 64, while captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz chipped in with a valuable 36.

Bangladesh right-arm pacer Nahid Rana bagged his maiden five-for in the Test and helped the tourists to wrap up West Indies for 146-10 in reply to Bangladesh’s first innings total of 164, ensuring an 18-run lead. Rana struck early, removing Mikyle Louis with a delivery clocked at 147.1 kph that drew an edge to the keeper. At 25 for 1, the West Indies faced consistent pressure. Kraigg Brathwaite fell to a rising delivery, fending it off the bat's shoulder to gully, leaving the hosts at 85 for 2. BCB announces women’s squad for T20I series against Ireland Rana induced an edge from Kavem Hodge with a back-of-a-length ball. Keeper Litton Das adjusted mid-dive to take a one-handed catch, reducing the West Indies to 94 for 3. Rana later dismissed Alzarri Joseph with a full toss that was chipped to mid-off, and sealed his five-wicket haul by trapping Kemar Roach lbw. Roach reviewed, but ball tracking confirmed the decision. Rana’s efforts ended the West Indies innings at 146. Another right-arm pacer Hasan Mahmud took two wickets for the tourists.  Kingston Test: Shadman shines with a fifty after rain cut the day In the first innings of the match, Bangladesh were bowled out for 164, with Jayden Seales taking four wickets. Shamar Joseph took three.  Shadman Islam was the highest-run-getter for Bangladesh with 64. Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Bangladesh’s captain, contributed with 36. 

Rain and sloppy fielding from the West Indies defined the opening day of the second Test in Kingston on Saturday, where Bangladesh reached 69-2 at stumps after only 30 overs of play. The match began five hours late due to a wet outfield, forcing Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz to bat first. The West Indies’ Kemar Roach struck early, dismissing Mahmudul Hasan Joy for 3 and Mominul Haque for a duck, his fourth in the Caribbean, to claim his 50th wicket against Bangladesh. Bangladesh recovered through Shadman Islam and Shahadat Hossain, who put together an unbroken 59-run stand to steady the innings. Shadman led the charge with a composed, unbeaten 50 off 100 balls, while Shahadat added 12 not out off 63 deliveries. Read: Bangladesh women seal ODI series with two consecutive wins West Indies failed to capitalize on their strong start, dropping three catches in crucial moments. The delayed start and slow outfield hampered scoring, with Shadman’s three boundaries and a six highlighting the day. The visitors hope the big partnership will carry into the second day as the pitch offers more for bowlers early on. Bangladesh lost the first match of the series in Antigua. In the two-match Test series, West Indies are leading 1-0.