Bangladesh A enforced to follow-on

Bangladesh A’s batting rattled on day three of the first four-day Test against West Indies, and Windies enforced them to follow-on in the rain-hit match at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet on Thursday.

After West Indies A declared their first innings on 427-7, Bangladesh were bowled out for only 264 and the Caribbeans enforced a follow-on in a bid to force a result.

The hosts, however, yesterday, ended the third day on five for no loss, still trailing by 158 runs.

Resuming the day on 417-6, West Indies declared the innings, adding just 10 runs for one wicket. They in fact decided to declare once Joshua de Silva who started the day with 73 runs, was dismissed on 77.

The hosts made a poor start with opener Shadman Islam being out on 2 and Zakir Hasan scored 30.

Saif Hassan played an aggressive innings to hammer 95 off 71 runs, hitting 14 fours and two sixes.

Pacer Jair McAllister wrecked a havoc on Bangladesh batting line-up, as he claimed 5-60. He also denied Saif a century by five runs.

Skipper Afif Hossain also got a desired start but couldn’t carry on as he was removed by Raymon Rifer after scoring 45 off 41 with seven fours and two sixes. Jaker Ali Anik was the other one who put up some resistance, making 64 off 123 that included four fours and two sixes.