In the second session, missed chances prevented Bangladesh from taking control.

 

At tea, the hosts were languishing at 116 for 3 in 54 overs, with Micaiah Lewis remaining unbeaten on 71. In the second session of the opening Test, Bangladesh bowlers kept West Indies at bay but missed chances prevented them from scoring. All the gains from their hard work were capitalised. At tea, the hosts were languishing at 116 for 3 in 54 overs, with Micaiah Lewis remaining unbeaten on 71. Bangladesh disciplined bowling kept the scoring rate low, but fielding blunders allowed  West Indies to stabilise after early batting, and the session began with Bangladesh applying constant pressure with tight lines and disciplined lengths. 

Nevertheless, no chances were capitalised. The key moment came when Mehidy Hasan Millers drew out an error from Alick Athanadze, but Takin Ahmed, running to complete the catch, timed his  chance and missed. At this point Athanadze only had five points, but by half-time they had 13. Bangladesh's only success in this session was a run-out. Kavem Hodge, who had been stabilising the innings with  25 off 63 balls, was caught  attempting a dangerous second run. His dismissal put an end to a partnership that had begun to rebuild the West Indies innings, while Taqin Ahmed, who had an outstanding performance in the morning session with two early wickets, was unlucky not to extend his score. A disciplined effort from the entire bowling department prevented West Indies from gaining momentum, but  missed chances made for a frustrating match, with Louis hanging on with a determined knock to anchor the innings and prevent any further breakthrough for Bangladesh. The hosts will go into the final session with confidence, but the visitors will bemoan their inability to convert pressure into wickets.