BAN vs WI 1st Test Day 1 highlights: Bangladesh Reaches 213/3

DHAKA: Bangladesh ended the opening day of the first Test against West Indies in a strong position at 213/3, with Shadman Islam remaining unbeaten on 99 when bad light forced an early close at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur.

After choosing to bat first, Bangladesh navigated a challenging opening spell from the West Indies pacers before Shadman took charge of the innings. The left-hander struck 10 boundaries in a patient 219-ball knock, while Litton Das was 10 not out at stumps.

The visitors made an early breakthrough through Jayden Seales, who dismissed Tanzid Hasan for seven after the opener edged a delivery to the slips. Shadman and Mominul Haque then rebuilt the innings with a 59-run partnership before Jomel Warrican removed Mominul for 28.

West Indies captain Roston Chase strengthened his side's position after the lunch interval by successfully reviewing an lbw decision against Najmul Hossain Shanto (19). 

Shadman continued to anchor the innings and brought up his 10th Test half-century with a single off Seales in the 35th over. He subsequently combined with Towhid Hridoy, who contributed an attacking 42 before severe cramps forced him to leave the field on a stretcher.

Shadman remained composed as he moved closer to his third Test century, but interruptions caused by fading light denied him the opportunity to reach the milestone before stumps.

Warrican finished the day as West Indies' leading wicket-taker with figures of 2/33, while Bangladesh will resume on the second morning with seven wickets remaining and Shadman just one run away from a hundred.

The BAN vs WI 1st Test Day 1 highlights feature Shadman's resilient innings, Warrican's two wickets and Hridoy's valuable contribution to Bangladesh's recovery. Cricket fans can follow the Test action and catch the match highlights on tapmad.