Bad light stops Shadman Islam one run short of century
Shadman Islam fell one run short of his Test century as bad light ended the day.
Shadman Islam came close to his third Test century, finishing on 99 as fading light forced an early close on day one in Dhaka. Bangladesh reached 3, 213, with Shadman hitting 10 fours in a calm, focused innings.
Liton Das, back from a hip injury, was not out on 10. Bad light stopped play when Shadman was on 96.
After a 30-minute break, play came back briefly before the umpires ended the day. West Indies bowlers Jayden Seales and Shamar Joseph kept Bangladesh under pressure, taking the opening wicket.
But Shadman steadied the innings through partnerships with Mominul Haque and Tawhid Hridoy. This was his fourth half-century against West Indies.
- 99 not out
- Shadman's total
- 3-213
- Bangladesh total
- 10
- Fours struck
- 4th against West Indies
- Half-centuries for Shadman
Why it mattersShadman's near-miss shows the tension in Test cricket. Bangladesh has a strong start and momentum heading into the rest of the match.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect yet, but the Test is live on Australian cricket channels and builds toward the Cricket World Cup cycle.
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