Tue Nov 26 16:17:32 UTC 2024: **Bangladesh on Brink of Defeat in Antigua Test**
**Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda** – Bangladesh faces imminent defeat in the first Test against the West Indies after a dramatic fourth day at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. Following a surprisingly early declaration at 269-9, Bangladesh conceded a first-innings lead of 181 runs. Taskin Ahmed, however, shone with a career-best 6-64, limiting the West Indies to 152 in their second innings. This impressive bowling performance was overshadowed by a catastrophic collapse in Bangladesh’s second innings.
Set a challenging 333 to win, Bangladesh crumbled to 109-7 at stumps, losing seven wickets for only 86 runs. Kemar Roach (3-20) and Jayden Seales (3-31) spearheaded the West Indies’ bowling attack, leaving Bangladesh needing a miracle on the final day. A brief resurgence spearheaded by Mehidy Hasan Miraz offered a glimmer of hope, but his dismissal late in the day effectively ended Bangladesh’s chances.
The day saw a record-breaking 17 wickets fall in Antigua, a testament to the fluctuating fortunes of the match. While Taskin Ahmed celebrated his maiden five-wicket haul in Tests, Bangladesh’s batting fragility proved their undoing. The match is poised for a West Indies victory on day five.
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