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West Indies thrash Bangladesh by eight wickets in first Test in Mirpur

West Indies thrash Bangladesh by eight wickets in first Test in Mirpur

Summary

West Indies beat Bangladesh by eight wickets in the first Test in Mirpur, taking a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. Brandon King scored an unbeaten 81 as West Indies chased 170 on the fourth day.

Key Facts

  • Bangladesh were bowled out for 142 in their second innings.
  • West Indies reached the target in 35.1 overs.
  • Brandon King hit 10 fours and one six in his 115-ball innings.
  • Jomel Warrican took four wickets for 63 runs in Bangladesh's second innings and was named player of the match.
  • Roston Chase took five wickets for 36 runs in the second innings.
  • Nayeem Hasan scored 52, his maiden Test half-century, for Bangladesh.
  • John Campbell scored 49 before Shoriful Islam bowled him.
  • The second Test is scheduled to begin in Sylhet on November 5.
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