WI vs BAN 1st Test 2024 Day 1 Highlights: Toss and Start
In the first Test between West Indies and Bangladesh in Antigua, Bangladesh won the toss and decided to bowl first. According to the pitch conditions, bowlers were expected to get some seam movement early on, which gave them an advantage at the start.
Scorecard Recap
West Indies 1st Innings:
250/5 in 84 overs
Headline Performance:
Mikyle Louis: Mikyle Louis played a brilliant innings, scoring 97 runs. His innings included 9 fours and 1 six. He was very close to scoring his first century, but unfortunately, he couldn’t make it.
Alick Athanaze: Alick Athanaze formed a strong 140-run partnership with Louis. He scored 90 runs, but like Louis, he also missed his century. His innings included 10 fours and 1 six.
Best Bowling Figures
Taskin Ahmed: Taskin Ahmed maintained good line and length and took 2 wickets, sending 2 players back to the pavilion.
Taijul Islam: Taijul Islam troubled the West Indies batsmen with his spin, but only managed to take 1 wicket.
Key Moments:
Quick Dismissals:
Early wickets of Kraigg Brathwaite and Keacy Carty put West Indies under pressure. This shows Bangladesh’s strong bowling attack, as they were able to take quick wickets.
Middle Order Recovery:
Mikyle Louis and Kavem Hodge handled the pressure and stabilized the West Indies innings. Louis didn’t let the Bangladeshi bowlers gain any advantage and played some excellent shots.
Momentum in the Final Session:
Mikyle Louis and Alick Athanaze played well, but Bangladesh, with their smart planning and good bowling, managed to get both set batsmen out in the final session. This was a turning point in the match.
Prediction for Day 2:
The West Indies team is stable, and based on their performance on Day 1, they might aim to reach 400 or 450 runs. Bangladesh still has a good chance to limit West Indies to around 350, especially with the advantage of the new ball. Bangladesh’s strong bowling attack could make it difficult for West Indies’ batsmen.
Scorecard
| Kraigg Brathwaite(c) | 4(38) |
| Mikyle Louis | 97(218) |
| Keacy Carty | 0(8) |
| Kavem Hodge | 25(63) |
| Alick Athanaze | 90(130) |
| Justin Greaves | 11*(26) |
| Joshua Da Silva | 14*(21) |
| Extras | 9(b6, lb3) |
| Total | 250/5, Overs 84 |
Conclusion: WI vs BAN 1st Test 2024 Day 1
Both teams played well by the end of the day. Bangladesh had the upper hand at the start, but the West Indies middle order played strong partnerships to keep the game in balance. On Day 2, we can expect some good cricket, with West Indies looking to score big and Bangladesh aiming to take early wickets.
