Bangladesh lose Mirpur Test by 8 wickets to West Indies
Bangladesh lost the first Test against West Indies by 8 wickets in Mirpur on Saturday, falling 1-0 behind in the two-match series. After being bowled out for 142 in their second innings, the hosts set a target of 170, which West Indies chased down in 35.1 overs.
West Indies beat Bangladesh by eight wickets in the first Test at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on Saturday to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. Chasing 170, the visitors reached the target in 35.1 overs, powered by Brandon King's unbeaten 81 and a 112-run opening stand with John Campbell (49). Bangladesh's second innings folded for 142, with Naeem Hasan's maiden Test fifty (52) the lone highlight. Roston Chase (5/36) and Jomel Warrican (4/63) claimed nine of the ten wickets. Earlier, Bangladesh had made 272 and West Indies 245 in the first innings. The second and final Test begins on 5 November in Sylhet.
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