Bangladesh Need 207 Runs in Final Session to Secure Victory

Hosts Bangladesh are dreaming of a remarkable victory on the thrilling final day of the Sylhet Test. Chasing a target of 369 set by the West Indies, the hosts dominated the second session thanks to a resilient partnership between Towhid Hridoy and Mushfiqur Rahim.

Bangladesh were under pressure early in their second innings after losing both openers. However, Hridoy and Mushfiqur steadied the innings with an unbroken 129-run partnership, putting the team in a strong position. At tea, Bangladesh were 162 for 2.

Towhid Hridoy continued his outstanding form with the bat, registering another impressive half-century in the second innings, following his performance in the first innings. The young batter reached his fifty off just 81 balls with a boundary off Bishop and remained unbeaten on 82. At the other end, experienced campaigner Mushfiqur Rahim was holding firm with a composed 40.

Earlier in the first session, the West Indies declared their second innings at 398 for 3, having added three wickets to their overnight position. Building on their first-innings advantage, the visitors set Bangladesh a challenging target of 369 runs in 78 overs.

Bangladesh made a promising start to the chase but suffered a setback against the spin of Caribbean bowler Jomel Warrican. Tanzid Hasan was caught behind for 21, while captain Najmul Hossain Shanto was dismissed for 14 after being given out LBW following a review, leaving the hosts at 33 for 2.

In the final session, the West Indies need eight more wickets to win, while Bangladesh require another 207 runs to level the series. With Hridoy and Mushfiqur at the crease, the hosts will be hoping to script a thrilling victory as they prepare to return to the field for the final session.