Bangladesh vs. West Indies, 1st Test: Bad light leaves Shadman Islam stranded on 99 as Bangladesh close at 213-3

The first Test between Bangladesh and West Indies in Dhaka ended its opening day with a near-miss. Bad light twice halted play on Wednesday, Oct. 28, and opener Shadman Islam walked off unbeaten on 99. Bangladesh closed at 213 for 3 after 74 overs.

There’s no result yet. The Test is scheduled for Oct. 28 through Nov. 1, so four days remain.

What’s the score in Bangladesh vs. West Indies?

Stumps, Day 1: Bangladesh 213-3 (74 overs) at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka.

Mominul Haque was the other batter out. He was caught by Shamar Joseph at mid-off off Jomel Warrican shortly before lunch. For West Indies, Warrican took 2 for 33, and Jayden Seales took the other wicket. These figures come from ESPNcricinfo’s match report and ESPN’s live scorecard.

How did bad light stop Shadman Islam on 99?

ESPNcricinfo reported that play was first halted at 3:16 p.m. local time. The players returned after a 50-minute break. Play was called off again at 4:22 p.m., after Shadman inched from 96 to 99 in four more overs. He couldn’t find the single he needed before the light faded for good.

West Indies captain Roston Chase wanted to bring on a fast bowler before the first stoppage, but the umpires ruled the light too poor for pace bowling, according to the report.

ESPNcricinfo also put the moment in context. It said this is only the 20th time a batter has ended a day’s play in Test cricket unbeaten on 99, and that all 19 previous batters went on to reach a hundred. Mushfiqur Rahim, against Ireland last year, is the only other Bangladesh batter on that list.

How did the day unfold?

• Morning: West Indies’ quick bowlers found movement and extra bounce with the new ball. Tanzid edged Seales to Justin Greaves at second slip. Shadman and Mominul added 59 for the second wicket before Mominul fell. Bangladesh were 96-2 at lunch.
• Afternoon: Shadman reached his half-century soon after lunch. Shanto then missed a paddle sweep against Warrican and was given out LBW after a successful West Indies review, leaving Bangladesh at 110-3. Shadman and Hridoy steadied the innings to reach 177-3 at tea.
• Evening: Hridoy struggled with cramps in his left leg in the heat and humidity and was stretchered off in the 66th over on 42. His 88-run stand with Shadman was the biggest of the day. ESPNcricinfo noted that he can return to bat once fit.

Litton Das was only passed fit before the match after a hip injury, ESPNcricinfo said. He hit a boundary before the first stoppage and will resume on 10.

Who stood out for West Indies?

Warrican was West Indies’ best bowler. Debutant spinner Joshua Bishop went wicketless but sometimes got sharp turn, according to ESPNcricinfo. The report said West Indies had to work hard for their three wickets. Bangladesh scored at under three runs an over, per ESPN’s scorecard.

What happens next?

Day 2 starts with Shadman one run short of his century and Litton beside him. With Hridoy able to return, Bangladesh will look to build a big first-innings total. West Indies will want early wickets. Weather and light could again cut into playing time, and how much remains to be seen.

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