Taijul’s spinning magic raised Bangladesh’s level in the series (1-1). Bangladesh lost the first game of the two-match Test series against the West Indies. The Tigers needed to win the second game in order to salvage the series. Despite losing in Antigua, the Bangladeshi squad defeated the Caribbean team by 110 runs in the Jamaica Test with to Taijul Islam’s spin. The series ended in a 1-1 draw after the Tigers won a Test match in the West Indies after 15 years.
Taijul’s spinning magic : Bangladesh got dismissed for 164 runs in their opening innings of the Jamaica Test. Nahid Rana claimed five wickets as West Indies was bowled for 146 runs in response. Bangladesh stepped out to bat in the second innings with an 18-run advantage, however they were all out in the first session of the fourth day.
Despite fighting alone for the squad, Zakir Ali fell nine runs short of a century. His effort resulted in Bangladesh being dismissed for 268 runs. A victory target of 287 runs was set for the West Indies. Zakir smashed five sixes and eight fours to score 91 runs. Taijul’s spinning magic…
With two quick wickets in the first 57 runs, Taijul and Taskin Ahmed gave Bangladesh hope of victory as they chased a target of 287 runs. Kasi Carty was out for 14 and Micahel Lewis was out for 6.
But Keagan Hodge and Craig Brathwaite’s bats helped the West Indies fight back. However, by getting rid of both of these hitters, Taijul helped Bangladesh win the game again. Before leaving, Hodge scored 55 and Brathwaite scored 43.
No one could settle in after they left. The West Indies were all out for 185 runs in 50 overs after regular wickets dropped. Taskin and Hasan Mahmud both grabbed two wickets, but Taijul took five. Taijul’s spinning magic….
