1st Test: Bowlers Revive West Indies Against Bangladesh

The West Indies claimed three quick wickets in the second innings to restore some parity in the first Test against Bangladesh in Chittagong on Friday. The hosts on the third-day stumps reached 47-3, s

Brathwaite earlier provided the West Indies with some momentum after they lost three crucial wickets in the morning session.
Resuming on 75-2, the West Indies suffered a blow in the first ball of the day when left-arm spinner Taijul removed Nkrumah Bonner for 17. Taijul spun the length ball sharply to take the outside edge of Bonner, who attempted to defend but ended up giving a catch to Najmul at first slip.

Brathwaite and debutant Kyle Mayers put on 55 runs for the fourth wicket before an error of judgment cost the West Indies skipper his wicket. Brathwaite wanted to leave the ball from Nayeem but it spun more than he expected, smashing onto his off-stump. Mehidy soon trapped Mayers leg-before for 40 to compound the West Indies' problems.

Bangladesh were one bowler short on the third day after Shakib Al Hasan picked up a fresh groin injury. He appears unlikely to participate further in the game.