Bangladesh vs West Indies 2nd Test: Jangoo century guides visitors to 235/4 at stumps -

Amir Jangoo struck an unbeaten 111 as West Indies recovered from an early collapse to reach 235/4 at stumps on Day 1 of the second Test against Bangladesh.

Match Analysis

After electing to bat, West Indies endured a difficult opening session as Bangladesh’s bowlers made early inroads, reducing the visitors to 41/3 inside the first 11 overs.

However, Jangoo produced an outstanding innings under pressure, combining patience with attacking strokeplay to guide West Indies into a much stronger position by the close.

Jangoo leads West Indies recovery after early setbacks

Bangladesh made an excellent start with the ball, leaving West Indies struggling at 41/3 before Jangoo and Kevin Wickham began rebuilding the innings.

The pair added 100 runs for the fourth wicket, with Jangoo taking the lead as he reached his half-century from 86 deliveries, including five boundaries.

Wickham provided valuable support at the other end, bringing up his own fifty from 123 balls with five fours as the partnership helped West Indies regain control.

The visitors reached 86/3 at lunch before progressing to 130/3 after 43 overs, with both batters continuing to frustrate the Bangladesh attack.

Jangoo reaches century as West Indies build momentum

Although Bangladesh eventually broke the fourth-wicket partnership, Jangoo continued his impressive innings alongside Justin Greaves.

West Indies reached tea at 180/4, with Jangoo unbeaten on 76 and Greaves contributing 16.

The pair then added an unbroken 50-run partnership from 76 deliveries, maintaining the momentum heading into the final session.

Jangoo completed his century from 149 balls, having struck ten fours and two sixes on his way to three figures.

By stumps, he had advanced to 111 not out from 171 deliveries, including 11 fours and two sixes, helping West Indies finish the opening day at 235/4 after 70 overs.

Taskin and Hasan claim two wickets each

Bangladesh’s bowling attack enjoyed early success but struggled to maintain the pressure once Jangoo settled at the crease.

Taskin Ahmed finished the day with figures of 2/61 from 14 overs, while Hasan Mahmud also claimed two wickets, returning 2/58 from his 14 overs, including one maiden.

Despite taking three early wickets, Bangladesh were unable to capitalise fully as West Indies lost just one further wicket across the remainder of the day.

West Indies look to build on strong opening day

With six wickets remaining, West Indies will resume on Day 2 looking to turn their recovery into a substantial first-innings total.

Jangoo’s unbeaten century has given the visitors a solid platform, while Bangladesh will be targeting early wickets on the second morning to prevent the innings from developing further.