Nahid Rana, batters help Tigers roar back in style on day 3 of 2nd Test against West Indies

Bangladesh produced their best day of the West Indies tour so far on the third day of the second Test at Sabina Park, Kingston and at stumps on Monday, the visitors had extended their lead to 211 runs, following a dominant performance with both bat and ball.

After dismissing the West Indies for just 146 in their first innings, Bangladesh ended the day on 193 for 5 in their second innings, having successfully counter-attacked despite some hostile bowling from the West Indies.

This marked only the second time in Bangladesh's history that they took a first-innings lead after being bowled out for less than 200 runs.

The day's highlight was the aggressive bowling of Nahid Rana, who claimed his maiden Test five-wicket haul, finishing with figures of 5 for 61. Rana's performance was a continuation of his outstanding spell from the previous evening and helped Bangladesh dismiss the West Indies for a paltry 146, after they had been 85 for 1 at one point.

Rana's pace and extra bounce from his height proved too much for the West Indies batsmen. He got the ball rolling with a 142kph delivery that dismissed West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite (39), with a low catch to substitute Zakir Hasan at gully. Rana then removed Kavem Hodge (3) after forcing him into a mistimed pull shot, which Litton Das took a stunning catch to finish off. Taskin Ahmed joined the action by bowling Alick Athanaze (2) off the under-edge. Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam accounted for Justin Greaves (2), while Mehedi Hasan Miraz trapped Shamar Joseph lbw shortly after lunch.

Rana and Taskin continued to apply pressure as Hasan Mahmud joined the attack and claimed two wickets in quick succession, trapping Joshua da Silva lbw and getting Keacy Carty caught behind. Rana then made quick work of Alzarri Joseph, and his five-wicket haul was completed when he dismissed Kemar Roach, leaving the West Indies with a deficit of 18 runs.

The West Indies, who had earlier tried to engage Bangladesh in verbal battles, found their spirits dampened as Bangladesh's counter-attacking batting took hold. Despite some aggressive fielding and chatter from the West Indies, Bangladesh's batsmen kept their composure. Shahadat Hossain, promoted to No. 3, started aggressively with a quickfire 28 off 26 balls, which included four boundaries. Though he was dismissed trying one shot too many, his knock helped lift Bangladesh's spirits.

Shadman Islam and captain Mehedi Hasan Miraz then took charge, playing some dazzling strokes to boost the total. Miraz, coming in at No. 4 in place of the ill Mominul Haque, smashed four consecutive boundaries off Shamar Springer, before Shadman joined in, hitting two more fours to make it ten boundaries in just four overs. Their 70-run stand for the third wicket turned the game on its head, but both fell shortly after tea. Shadman (46 off 82 balls) was dismissed for the second time in the match, caught off Springer, while Mehedi (42 off 39 balls) was strangled down the leg side by Springer.

The middle order, led by Litton Das and Jaker Ali, continued to fight hard against the West Indies' pace attack. Litton, despite being dropped by wicketkeeper Joshua da Silva, made 25 before falling to a delivery from Greaves. Jaker Ali remained unbeaten as he guided Bangladesh past the 200-run lead by the close of play.

Despite the absence of their key bowler, Kemar Roach, who had suffered an injury, West Indies struggled to keep Bangladesh in check. The visitors fought tooth and nail against the bouncers and fiery deliveries from the home side's quicks, ending the day in a strong position with a 211-run lead and five wickets in hand. Bangladesh will be looking to capitalize on this momentum as they aim for a series-levelling victory.