Amir Jangoo Scores Unbeaten 111 as West Indies Recover in Sylhet Test

Amir Jangoo produced an unbeaten 111 to lift West Indies from a shaky start, taking the score to 235/4 before bad light ended Day 1 of the second Test against Bangladesh at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.

Jangoo brings up hundred with six off Taijul

In the 63rd over, Jangoo dispatched a delivery from Taijul Islam for a six over extra cover, marking the final run of his century. The strike came after a solid partnership that had already shifted momentum away from Bangladesh.

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The West Indian wicket‑keeper‑batter reached his milestone in 149 balls, striking ten fours and two sixes. His innings followed a duck in the first Test at Mirpur, highlighting a swift turnaround. The partnership with Justin Greaves added an unbeaten 58 runs for the fifth wicket before play was halted by fading light.

Jangoo ton lifts West Indies after Bangladesh snap up early wickets

Bangladesh’s bowlers, Taskin Ahmed and Hasan Mahmud, claimed three wickets within the opening ten overs, leaving West Indies at 27/3. Jangoo, joining Kevin Wickham at the crease, engineered a 131‑run stand that steadied the innings. After Wickham’s dismissal, Jangoo continued to dominate, ensuring the team moved from a precarious position to relative strength.

While Bangladesh employed a three‑pronged spin attack after tea, they could not break the partnership, and the hosts were unable to add further wickets before darkness forced the umpires to call stumps.

West Indies captain Roston Chase praised Jangoo’s effort, noting the significance of the unbeaten century in the context of the series, with the visitors leading 1‑0.

The match highlighted the resilience of the West Indian batting line‑up, especially after a modest performance in the first Test. Jangoo’s knock, his second three‑figure score in Test cricket, came after a career‑defining 233 against Sri Lanka earlier in the season.

Looking ahead, West Indies will aim to build on this platform in the second innings, while Bangladesh will seek to tighten their bowling strategies, particularly from their spinners, to challenge the restored West Indian batting order.

Sources: The Daily Star, NewsBytes, bdnews24.com.