West Indies takes 1-0 lead with an innings and 219-run victory

West Indies cricket team defeated Bangladesh cricket team by an innings and 219 runs to register their fifth-largest Test victory ever at Vivian Richards Cricket Ground. With this victory, the host nation is now leading 1-0 in the two-Test series. Caribbean bowlers bundled out Bangladesh for 144 runs in their second innings, which ended just before lunch on the third day. The visiting side resumed the day’s play on the overnight score of 62 for six, requiring 301 runs more to level West Indies’ first innings of 406 runs. 

Mahmudullah, who remained not out on 15, was the first wicket to fall. His wicket was taken by Jason Holder in his second delivery of the day. The all-rounder gave catch at third slip. However, Nurul Hasan was the only Bangladeshi batsman who played comfortably on a greener and bouncier pitch against the home side. He top scored with 64 runs off 74 balls, his career best so far.

The wicketkeeper-batsman made 25-run partnership with Kamrul Islam for the eighth-wicket stand and added further 55 runs for the ninth-wicket with Rubel Hossain who scored 16 runs. Nurul Hasan completed 50 off just 36 balls, the fastest half-century in Test cricket by a Bangladeshi batsman away from home.

For West Indies, Shannon Gabriel, Jason Holder and Miguel Cummins took 5, 3 and 2 wickets respectively.

Bangladesh cricket team scored 43 runs in the first innings.

Scorecard- http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/18712/scorecard/1146717/west-indies-vs-bangladesh-1st-test-bangladesh-tour-of-west-indies-and-united-states-of-america-2018

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https://www.stlucianewsonline.com/west-indies-beat-bangladesh-by-an-innings-and-219-runs/

West Indies vs Bangladesh 1st Test: Bangladesh makes their lowest Test total

Bangladesh cricket team made a woeful start on the opening day of the first Test match against West Indies at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua. The visitors made their lowest Test total ever after getting all out for just 43 runs in 18.4 overs. Their previous lowest total was 62 against Sri Lanka in 2007. However, in terms of balls, it was the second shortest first innings in the 141-year history of Test cricket, followed by Australia’s dismissal for 60 off 18.3 overs by England at Nottingham in 2015. The lowest Test total record is still hold by New Zealand who was restricted to 26 by England in Auckland in 1955. 

West Indies captain Jason Holder won the toss and invited Bangladesh to bat first. Except Liton Das, who scored 25 runs, no other Bangladeshi batsmen could reach the double figure. It looked like their wickets were easier to be picked-up, showing the vulnerability of their players in the greener and bouncier pitch that is totally different from spin friendly pitches found in the Indian sub-continent. West Indian fast-bowler Kemar Roach for the first time claimed a five-wicket haul with an astonishing figure of 5 for 8. He was supported by Miguel Cummins and Jason Holder who claimed 3 and 2 wickets respectively. 
At the end of the first day, the host nation stood at 201-2, boasting a 158-run lead. Brathwaite and Bishoo remained not out on 88 and 1 respectively at stumps. No doubt, they will look to take the lead to what would seem implausible for Bangladesh to surpass once the visitors come on to bat for the second time in the match.

Scorecard-

http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/18712/scorecard/1146717/west-indies-vs-bangladesh-1st-test-bangladesh-tour-of-west-indies-and-united-states-of-america-2018

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https://www.cricket.com.au/news/match-report/west-indies-bangladesh-first-test-antigua-bowled-out-for-43-roach-highlights/2018-07-05