Justin Greaves Scores Unbeaten Century As West Indies Take Control Against Bangladesh In First Test

Justin Greaves achieved his maiden century in Test cricket, remaining unbeaten as West Indies ended day two of their first Test against Bangladesh with a substantial 410-run advantage. This performance marked a significant milestone for Greaves, who had previously scored a best of 33 against Australia.

Starting the day at 250-5 alongside Joshua Da Silva in Antigua, Greaves went on to score 115 runs from 206 balls. His innings helped West Indies recover from an early setback at 261-7, with Kemar Roach contributing a career-high 47 during his four-hour stay at the crease.

Hasan Mahmud was the standout bowler for Bangladesh on day two, claiming three wickets. Among his victims was Roach, who was dismissed by a short delivery that clipped the top of middle stump. Despite these efforts, Bangladesh faced an uphill battle.

Windies captain Kraigg Brathwaite declared the innings, allowing Bangladesh to bat late in the day. The visitors struggled against West Indies' pace attack, with Zakir Hasan falling to Jayden Seales for 15 and Mahmudul Hasan Joy edging Alzarri Joseph for five after being dropped earlier.

Greaves' century came with a strike rate of 55.83, surpassing his previous best effort of 55.00 against Australia in Brisbane. His performance has set up a challenging task for Bangladesh as they head into day three needing to overcome a significant deficit.

The Windies' strong position is further highlighted by their bowlers' effectiveness late on day two. By stumps, Bangladesh were struggling at 40-2, indicating the hosts' dominance in both batting and bowling departments.

The commanding lead established by West Indies puts them in a favourable position as they continue their campaign against Bangladesh. With Greaves' remarkable innings and effective bowling support, they have set themselves up well for the remainder of the match.