SYLHET, Bangladesh, Nov 9, CMC – West Indies set Bangladesh a target of 369 runs after declaring their second innings on 398 for six before lunch on the fifth day of the second Test at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium here on Monday.
Bangladesh will need to complete an unbelievable run chase after West Indies set them an improbable target of 369 runs in 78 overs on the last day of the final Test.
The visitors took their time in adding a further 53 runs in the morning session before declaring their innings.
Kavem Hodge added just two runs to his overnight 140, while Amir Jangoo finished unbeaten on 39 and Joshua Bishop made a quickfire 20 not out off just 11 balls.
Bangladesh’s spinning trio all took two wickets with Nayeem Hasan claiming 2-72, Mehidy Hasan Miraz 2-85 and Taijul Islam 2-118.
Scores
WEST INDIES 356 & 398-6 dec’d in 93 overs (Kavem Hodge 142, Kevin Wickham 78, Brandon King 61, Amir Jangoo 39 not out, Joshua Da Silva 36, Joshua Bishop 20 not out; Nayeem Hasan 2-72, Mehidy Hasan Miraz 2-85, Taijul Islam 2-118).
BANGLADESH 386.