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The West Indies and Bangladesh kicked off their two-game Test series at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua, on November 22. The clash began with the West Indies coming in to bat first after losing the toss.
The side opened their innings with Kraigg Brathwaite and Mikyle Louis. Skipper Brathwaite failed to go big as he opened the innings after he departed for just four runs. However, Louis was exceptional for the hosts as he managed to amass 97 runs in 218 deliveries in a composed knock and stabilised the innings after the skipper’s dismissal.
While Keacy Carty departed for a duck, Kavem Hodge added 25 runs on the board. The Windies looked to be in trouble after Carty and Hodge’s dismissals but Alick Athanaze’s marvellous 90 off 130 helped the Windies’ cause.
As Day 1 of the first Test came to a close, Justin Greaves and Joshua Da Silva found themselves unbeaten on 11 and 14 runs, respectively with West Indies going back 250/5.
As for Bangladesh, Taskin Ahmed was the highest wicket-taker with two wickets to his name. Taijul Islam and Mehidy Hasan Miraz took one wicket as well. As day 2 approaches, Bangladesh will hope for an improved bowling performance and will look to dismiss the remaining Windies batters as soon as possible.
Here’s how X reacted to day 1 of the first WI vs BAN Test:
West Indies 250/5 Stumps on Day 1 in First innings. Fantastic Knock. Career Best Highest individual Test score for Mikyle Louis 97. Superb Knock Alick Athanaze 90.@windiescricket#WIvBAN @wiplayers@Alick__418
— JaayShaan (VaidhyaJayaShankar) (@JaayShaan) November 23, 2024
West Indies Opener Mikyle Louis dismissed on 9️⃣7️⃣ against Bangladesh 💔
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.#MikyleLouis #WIvBAN #BANvWI #INDvAUS #Cricket pic.twitter.com/wlGKR2HlkB
— PTV Cricket News (@PTVCricketNews5) November 23, 2024
Very well played and these guys deserved the 100 but they got unlucky. Good first day end. #WIvBAN https://t.co/RISmVPRJSc
— Yugal (@iamYugal18) November 23, 2024
Alick Athanaze falls for 90, once again missing out on a century. He’ll be furious with himself after a solid knock and having the milestone in sight. 💔#WIvBAN #BCB #Cricket #WTC25 #Bangladesh #WIHomeforChristmas pic.twitter.com/bejsYE8K0F
— lightningspeed (@lightningspeedk) November 22, 2024
24-year-old Mikyle Louis (97) falls agonizingly short of what would have been a well-deserved century. 💔#WIvBAN #BCB #Cricket #WTC25 #Bangladesh #WIHomeforChristmas pic.twitter.com/yEfM6M89Fx
— lightningspeed (@lightningspeedk) November 22, 2024
A good start to the opening day of the 1st Test in Antigua!🇦🇬
Next up…Day 2️⃣.#WIvBAN | #WIHomeForChristmas pic.twitter.com/nnnYDrMiJz
— Windies Cricket (@windiescricket) November 22, 2024
West Indies ended the first day of the 1st Test against Bangladesh at 250/5. After being in a strong position at 224/3, Bangladesh bowlers made a comeback in the final session, picking up two crucial wickets. Both batters fell agonizingly close to their centuries.#WIvBAN #WTC25 pic.twitter.com/yKrBCuzth2
— J Islam Shawon (@jislamshawon) November 22, 2024
Day 1 of first test between #WIvBAN WI scored 250-5 on stumps with 2 players got out in nervous nineties!
Mikyle Louis 97
Alick Athanaze 90
— Aqdas Rehman (@AqdasRehman) November 22, 2024
Just short but big efforts!👏🏾
Keep going, boys!💪🏾#WIvBAN | #WIHomeForChristmas pic.twitter.com/ZvUgX8xXj2
— Windies Cricket (@windiescricket) November 22, 2024