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Jomel Warrican claims five wickets as West Indies claw back against Bangladesh

Warrican's five‑wicket haul sparked a West Indies fightback, but rain and bad light ended day two early.

By Felo News Desk · Published Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:15:33 GMT

West Indies spinner Jomel Warrican claimed five wickets for 53 runs as Bangladesh were bowled out for 272 in the opening Test at Sher‑e‑Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, on October 29, 2026, according to Gulf News.

Bangladesh’s innings collapsed after a 99‑run partnership between Shadman Islam and Mehidy Hasan Miraz. Shadman, who had reached his third Test century, was dismissed for 105, and the remaining seven wickets fell for 51 runs. The hosts finished on 272, with Bangladesh at 213‑3 before the day’s end.

In reply, West Indies were 134‑4 at stumps, trailing by 138 runs. Openers John Campbell and Brandon King put on a solid start, with Campbell reaching a half‑century off 61 balls before being caught by Mehidy Hasan Miraz for 54. The rain interruption of about an hour was followed by Bangladesh’s quick wickets, including a catch by captain Najmul Hossain Shanto.

Warrican, a left‑arm spinner, added to his day‑one figures with a second five‑wicket haul, while fast bowler Shamar Joseph and debutant left‑arm spinner Joshua Bishop each took two wickets in Bangladesh’s second innings. Bangladesh’s opener Shadman Islam said the team should have converted top‑order scores into larger totals, suggesting a target of 450‑500 was possible.

West Indies’ Taijul Islam also contributed with two wickets in the visitors’ innings, dismissing Kavem Hodge and Amir Jangoo for ducks, reducing Bangladesh to 97‑4. The day concluded early due to bad light.