Sylhet, Nov 09 (V7N)- Bangladesh held on for a draw against the West Indies in the second Test at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Monday, after the visitors set a challenging target of 369 runs on the final day.
West Indies declared their second innings at 398 for six after batting for 10 overs on Monday morning, leaving Bangladesh needing 369 runs to win.
The visitors resumed the day at 345 for three. Overnight centurion Kavem Hodge added just two runs before being dismissed for 142 by Nayeem Hasan. Mehedi Hasan Miraz then trapped Justin Greaves leg before wicket for nine, while Nayeem removed Shamar Joseph for one.
West Indies eventually declared at 398 for six, with Amir Jangoo unbeaten on 39. Nayeem, Miraz and Taijul Islam took two wickets each.
Bangladesh had secured a 30-run first-innings lead after scoring 386 in reply to West Indies' 356. Towhid Hridoy was the standout performer, scoring an unbeaten 242 to help the hosts take the advantage.
Chasing 369, Bangladesh finished their second innings at 184 for four when bad light brought an end to the final day's play.
Hridoy scored 82, while Mushfiqur Rahim contributed 49. The pair shared a 135-run partnership to keep Bangladesh in the contest after the hosts lost two early wickets.
West Indies won the opening Test in Dhaka by eight wickets, securing a 1-0 victory in the two-match series despite the draw in Sylhet.
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