Mon Nov 25 15:54:11 UTC 2024: ## Bangladesh Staves Off Follow-On, Trails West Indies by 181 Runs in First Test
**North Sound, Antigua –** Bangladesh narrowly avoided the follow-on but still faces a significant deficit against West Indies in the first Test match. At the close of play on day three, the tourists were 269-9, trailing the West Indies’ first innings score of 450-9 declared by 181 runs. Bad light halted play with one wicket remaining.
Mominul Haque (50) and Jakir Ali (53) both scored half-centuries for Bangladesh, providing crucial resistance against the West Indies bowling attack. However, Bangladesh’s progress was largely slow and cautious, with only sporadic periods of quicker scoring.
Alzarri Joseph led the West Indies bowling attack, finishing with 3-69, while Justin Greaves and Jayden Seales each claimed two wickets. Joseph, particularly, targeted Taskin Ahmed in the final overs, leading to a heated exchange between the two.
Despite the late fightback, Bangladesh will need a significant effort on day four to avoid a substantial defeat. West Indies captain Joseph expressed confidence, stating that his team would aim to secure the final wicket quickly and then build a substantial lead.
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