Bangladesh on course for defeat in Antigua Test

Bangladesh needs 225 more runs to win the Antigua Test, with just 3 wickets left.

Despite a strong effort from their bowlers, the visitors’ batting collapse has left them in a precarious position.

On the fourth day, West Indies began their second innings with a 181-run lead. Taskin Ahmed delivered the best bowling performance of his Test career, taking 6 wickets for 64 runs as the West Indies were dismissed for just 152 runs. Alick Athanaze was the top scorer for the hosts, contributing 42 runs.

Along with Taskin, Mehidy Hasan Miraz took 2 wickets, while Shoriful Islam and Taijul Islam claimed 1 wicket each.

Chasing a challenging target of 333 runs, Bangladesh's batsmen struggled once again. The top order crumbled, with Mominul Haque scoring just 11 runs, Liton Das making only 22, and captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz getting out for 45. Zaker Ali remains unbeaten on 15 runs.

West Indies' bowlers Kemar Roach and Jayden Seals were the stars of the second innings, each taking 3 wickets, while Shamar Joseph claimed 1 wicket.

With time running out and Bangladesh’s batting woes continuing, the hosts are on the verge of sealing victory in this Test.