Mon Nov 25 17:36:22 UTC 2024: **West Indies Dominate Day 2, Leave Bangladesh Facing Huge Deficit**

**Antigua** – Justin Greaves’ maiden Test century and a late flurry of wickets propelled the West Indies to a commanding position on day two of the first Test against Bangladesh in Antigua. The hosts declared their innings at 452/9, leaving Bangladesh with a daunting 410-run deficit at stumps, with only eight wickets remaining.

Greaves, resuming on 11 not out, shared a crucial 140-run partnership with Kemar Roach (47) for the eighth wicket, helping the West Indies recover from a shaky start to the day. Earlier, Hasan Mahmud had dismissed Joshua da Silva and Alzarri Joseph quickly, leaving West Indies at 261/7. However, Roach’s resilience and Greaves’ eventual 115* steered the innings back on track. Handy contributions from Jayden Seales (18) and Shamar Joseph (11) further accelerated the scoring after tea, prompting the declaration.

Bangladesh’s reply was short-lived. Seales and Joseph struck late, dismissing openers Zakir Hasan (15) and Mahmudul Hasan Joy (5) to leave the visitors reeling at 21/2. Mominul Haque and Shahadat Hossain guided Bangladesh to 40/2 at stumps, but the task ahead remains monumental.

**Brief Scores:** West Indies 452/9 decl. (Justin Greaves 115*, Mikyle Louis 97, Alick Athanaze 90; Hasan Mahmud 3-87) lead Bangladesh 40/2 (Zakir Hasan 15; Alzarri Joseph 1-2) by 410 runs.

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