Aggressive Tigers take charge of 2nd Test against West Indies; 110-2 at tea with 128-run lead

Bangladesh's pacers, led by Nahid Rana, delivered an inspirational spell on the third day of the second Test at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica, on Monday, as they took control of the match against the West Indies.

Following Rana's maiden Test five-wicket haul, Bangladesh extended their lead past 100 runs in quick succession, finishing the Tea session on 110 for two in their second innings, a lead of 128 runs.

After the visitors had been dismissed for 164 in their first innings, Rana's fiery bowling reduced the West Indies to 146 all out in their first innings, giving Bangladesh an 18-run advantage. Rana was the standout performer with figures of 5-61 from 18 overs, surpassing his previous best of 4-44 against Pakistan in Rawalpindi earlier this year. Alongside Rana, Hasan Mahmud supported well, picking up two wickets as the West Indies crumbled after Lunch.

The day began with Bangladesh continuing their dominance. West Indies resumed at 70 for one, still 94 runs behind Bangladesh's total, but Rana wasted no time in making inroads. He first dismissed the West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite (39), before claiming Kavem Hodge (3) in the same over. Taskin Ahmed joined the attack soon after, getting Alick Athanaze (2) bowled. Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam then accounted for Justin Greaves (2) with an arm ball, while Mahmud reduced Joshua de Silva (5) with a trapped leg before the stumps. At 135 for eight, the Windies were exposed, and Rana further added to the West Indies' woes by dismissing Alzarri Joseph (7), leaving Keacy Carty, the last recognised batter, to face a tough task. Carty fought bravely for 40 runs before edging a delivery down the leg side to the keeper, ending the West Indies' innings.

In response, Bangladesh's second innings got off to a brisk start. Although Mahmudul Hasan Joy fell for a duck, Shahadat Hossain Dipu took the initiative with a quickfire 28 from 26 balls. Dipu's departure brought captain Mehedi Hasan Miraz to the crease, who promoted himself ahead of Mominul Haque and Liton Das. Miraz, alongside opener Shadman Islam, continued to pile on the runs, putting on a 50-run partnership in just five overs.

The West Indies, meanwhile, were without their experienced pacer Kemar Roach, who had suffered a shoulder injury after being struck by a bouncer from Rana earlier in the match.

With the Tea session approaching, Bangladesh now leads by 118 runs with eight wickets remaining, and the West Indies are left to regroup after a challenging day on the field.