Shannon Gabriel puts West Indies on verge of innings win against Bangladesh after Kraigg Brathwaite's century

Sport360 staff 10:55 06/07/2018
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  • Gabriel (r) has revitalised Windies' pace attack.

    Kraigg Brathwaite‘s century and four wickets from Shannon Gabriel helped put West Indies on the verge of a crushing innings victory over Bangladesh.

    The tourists – bowled out for just 43 on day one of the first Test in Antigua – trail by 301 runs after slipping to 62 for six in their second innings.

    The Windies, led by Brathwaite’s seventh Test hundred, were in complete control at North Sound and secured a 363-run first innings advantage, before their attack quickly set about completing the job.

    Pace bowler Gabriel had Tamim Iqbal caught by Shai Hope off the fourth delivery of the third over, before bowling Mominul Haque for a duck two balls later.

    Kemar Roach, who wrecked Bangladesh in the first innings with five wickets in 12 deliveries, did not take to the field in the second because of a hamstring injury.

    His absence mattered little though as their opponents offered limited resistance, home captain Jason Holder removing Liton Das to leave them struggling on 16 for three.

    Mushfiqur Rahim was one of Gabriel's four victimes.

    Mushfiqur Rahim was one of Gabriel’s four victims.

    Gabriel continued the demolition, removing Mushfiqur Rahim and captain Shakib Al Hasan as he posted figures of four for 36, before Holder claimed Thursday’s final wicket by dismissing Mehidy Hasan Miraz.

    Earlier, Brathwaite had begun slowly, adding only 33 runs in the opening two hours of play which saw him reach his landmark with one of 11 fours.

    Nightwatchman Devendra Bishoo was the first casualty of the day when he has bowled by Kamrul Islam, before Brathwaite was caught by Miraz off Shakib in the first over of the second session having hit 121.

    Roston Chase, trapped lbw for two by off-spinner Miraz, and Shane Dowrich, caught by Das at short-leg off Shakib, then fell in relatively quick succession as Bangladesh’s bowlers enjoyed some success.

    Hope, however, added to their misery with a fine 67 which lifted the hosts to a commanding 406.

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