From past few years, there is a dip in the performance of West Indies test cricket has seen. There was a time when other teams were scared of playing against the West Indies team, as they have the best batters, bowlers, and players who excel irrespective of conditions. Now the scenario is different, but they are trying to get the momentum back, after winning the first game against Bangladesh. The second Test match between the West Indies and Bangladesh is being played at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica. The match is part of the Bangladesh tour of West Indies 2024 series. After Day 2, both teams have made progress, with Windies leading the charge, but the Bangladesh are still in the game.
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 |
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)
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
As the teams head into Day 3, the game remains open. The West Indies batters can make things difficult for the Bangladesh team, but they will need to do more on Day 3 to push for a lead. On the other hand, Bangladesh’s bowlers will be looking to break the West Indies’ batting lineup and finish strong.
Both teams have their strengths, and it’s hard to predict who will come out on top. The next day will be crucial for both sides, and cricket fans are excited to see what will happen next.
The second Test match between the West Indies and Bangladesh has been a hard-fought battle so far. Bangladesh made a strong start but faced challenges from the West Indies bowlers. The match is still wide open, and both teams will need to be at their best to win.
ICC World Test Championship (2023-2025)
| 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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