Missed chances mar Bangladesh's control in second session

The second session of the opening Test saw Bangladesh's bowlers keep the West Indies in check, but missed chances meant they couldn't capitalise on their hard work.

At tea, the hosts had crawled to 116 for 3 in 54 overs, with Micaiah Louis unbeaten on 71.

Bangladesh's disciplined bowling kept the scoring rate low, but lapses in the field allowed the West Indies to stabilise after early blows.

The session started with Bangladesh applying consistent pressure through tight lines and disciplined lengths.

Despite this, opportunities went begging. A key moment came when Mehidy Hasan Miraz drew an error from Alick Athanaze, but Taskin Ahmed, running to complete a catch, mistimed his effort, letting the chance slip. Athanaze, on just 5 at the time, went on to reach 13 not out by the interval.

Bangladesh's only success in the session came through a run-out. Kavem Hodge, who had steadied the innings with a patient 25 off 63 balls, was caught short while attempting a risky second run. His dismissal ended a partnership that had started to rebuild the West Indies' innings.

Taskin Ahmed, the standout performer with two early wickets in the morning session, was unlucky not to add to his tally. The disciplined efforts from the entire bowling unit ensured the West Indies couldn't accelerate, but the missed opportunities left a tinge of frustration.

At the other end, Louis held firm with a determined knock, anchoring the innings and denying Bangladesh further breakthroughs. The hosts will feel relieved heading into the final session, while the visitors will rue their inability to convert pressure into wickets.