There is a history of the West Indies team, where their squad was full of legends who could win games at any condition by bowling and batting. In recent years, the West Indies performance in Test cricket has not been as strong as before. However, they are improving themselves in many aspects. If we discuss this ongoing series West Indies team is on a high, especially after winning the first match against Bangladesh. The second Test between West Indies and Bangladesh is going on at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica. After Day 2, both teams have made progress, with West Indies leading, but Bangladesh are still in the game.
West Indies vs Bangladesh, 2nd test Day 2 Recap
The day started with Bangladesh continuing their innings. They had already made a solid start on Day 1, and Day 2 was no different. They wanted to post a big total to give their bowlers a chance to fight for the win later in the match.
Bangladesh Batting Performance in 1st Innings
| Batter | How Out | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Mahmudul Hasan Joy | c Joshua Da Silva b Roach | 3 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Shadman Islam | c Joshua Da Silva b Shamar Joseph | 64 | 137 | 5 | 1 | 46.72 |
| Mominul | c Joshua Da Silva b Roach | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shahadat Hossain Dipu | b Shamar Joseph | 22 | 89 | 2 | 0 | 24.72 |
| Litton Das (wk) | c Kavem Hodge b Jayden Seales | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16.67 |
| Jaker Ali | c Joshua Da Silva b Shamar Joseph | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c) | c Shamar Joseph b Jayden Seales | 36 | 75 | 2 | 0 | 48 |
| Taijul Islam | c Justin Greaves b Alzarri Joseph | 16 | 66 | 1 | 0 | 24.24 |
| Taskin Ahmed | c Alick Athanaze b Jayden Seales | 8 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 50 |
| Hasan Mahmud | not out | 5 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 50 |
| Nahid Rana | b Jayden Seales | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total: 164 all out in 71.5 overs
West Indies Bowling Performance
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | NB | WD | ECO |
| Roach | 15 | 2 | 45 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Jayden Seales | 15.5 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 |
| Shamar Joseph | 15 | 3 | 49 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 |
| Alzarri Joseph | 14 | 3 | 29 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2.1 |
| Justin Greaves | 7 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kavem Hodge | 4 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.5 |
| K Brathwaite (c) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
West Indies Batting Performance 1st Innings
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Kraigg Brathwaite (c) | 33 | 115 | 3 | 0 | 28.7 |
| Mikyle Louis | 12 | 47 | 1 | 0 | 25.53 |
| Keacy Carty | 19 | 60 | 1 | 0 | 31.67 |
Extras: None
Total: 70-1 (37 Overs)
Toss and Team News
Bangladesh won the toss on Day 1 and chose to bat first. This decision was important because it allowed the Bangladesh team to set a target for the West Indies later in the game.
| West Indies Squad | Bangladesh Squad |
| Kraigg Brathwaite (c) | Mahmudul Hasan Joy |
| Mikyle Louis | Shadman Islam |
| Keacy Carty | Shahadat Hossain Dipu |
| Alick Athanaze | Mominul Haque |
| Kavem Hodge | Litton Das (wk) |
| Justin Greaves | Jaker Ali |
| Joshua Da Silva (wk) | Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c) |
| Alzarri Joseph | Taijul Islam |
| Kemar Roach | Taskin Ahmed |
| Shamar Joseph | Hasan Mahmud |
| Jayden Seales | Nahid Rana |
Key Moments of Day 2
- Jayden Seales: He has given the best performance of his career so far, where he bowled 15.5 overs gave only 5 runs, and took 4 wickets.
- Shadman Islam: Scored 64 runs in 1st innings, which was crucial for Bangladesh’s progress.
Kraigg Brathwaite: He has scored 33 runs and played 115 balls to score these runs. He has played typical test innings so far.
The Match Situation After Day 2
By stumps on Day 2, West Indies is way ahead in this game. They restrict Bangladesh’s batting to 164 runs. If the West Indies can get a good start with the bat on Day 3, they may still have a chance to challenge Bangladesh.
Bangladesh’s bowlers will need to keep attacking and try to get the West Indies batsmen out early. The West Indies, on the other hand, will need solid contributions from their top order to chase down the target or put up a good fight in the second innings.
West Indies vs Bangladesh, 2nd Test: Prediction for Day 3
This game is going the way West Indies wanted it to go. They have taken benefit of their home conditions. It’s never easy for a visiting team to visit any other country and win a test game over there. The West Indies batters will try their best to make it tough for Bangladesh, as of now they are trailing, but they need to work harder to take the lead. On the other hand, Bangladesh’s bowlers will aim to take quick wickets and keep the pressure on the West Indies.
Both teams have their strengths, so it’s tough to say who will win. Day 3 will be very important, and cricket fans are excited to see how the game unfolds.
So far, the second Test between West Indies and Bangladesh has been a tough fight. Bangladesh started well, but the West Indies bowlers have made it challenging. The game is still wide open, and both teams must give their best to come out on top.
ICC World Test Championship (2023-2025)
Here in this list, Top 2 teams will qualify for the finals in June 2025 and compete for WTC.
| Rank | Team | Matches | Won | Lost | Drawn | Points | PCT (%) |
| 1 | India | 15 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 110 | 61.11 |
| 2 | South Africa | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 64 | 59.26 |
| 3 | Australia | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 90 | 57.69 |
| 4 | New Zealand | 12 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 72 | 50 |
| 5 | Sri Lanka | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 60 | 50 |
| 6 | England | 20 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 105 | 43.75 |
| 7 | Pakistan | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 40 | 33.33 |
| 8 | West Indies | 10 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 32 | 26.67 |
| 9 | Bangladesh | 11 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 33 | 25 |
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