West Indies fast bowler Royston Chase sparked a dramatic collapse in the Bangladesh innings on day three of the first Test in Mirpur, leaving the hosts trailing by 106 runs. The series-defining session saw Bangladesh slump to 79 for six, a significant setback in their pursuit of a competitive total against the visiting side.
The collapse was driven by Chase’s aggressive spell, which dismantled the Bangladesh batting lineup and shifted the momentum firmly in favor of the West Indies. As the day concluded, the West Indies held a commanding lead, putting pressure on Bangladesh to respond in the remaining days of the match.
The performance in Mirpur highlights the intensity of the encounter, with the West Indies establishing a strong position early in the series. The rapid loss of wickets for Bangladesh underscores the difficulty of facing high-quality pace bowling on the current pitch conditions.
With the scoreline now heavily favoring the visitors, the focus turns to whether Bangladesh can stabilize their innings or if the West Indies will extend their advantage further in the coming sessions.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>