ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada:West Indies medium pacer Darren Sammy took 3-27 and held a brilliant catch Monday as Bangladesh stumbled to 103-4 at tea in pursuit of a victory target of 215 on the fourth day of the second Test.
Sammy’s treble reduced the visitors to 67-4, but an unbroken fifth wicket stand of 36 between Raqibul Hasan (39 not out) and skipper Shakib-al-Hasan (25 not out) shifted the momentum, and kept alive hopes for a first ever overseas series win for Bangladesh.
Raqibul stroked five fours and a six off 44 balls at the National Stadium, while Shakib notched three boundaries off 29 deliveries.
Bangladesh openers Tamim Iqbal and Imrul Kayes stretched their partnership to 27 after lunching at 17-0.
But Kemar Roach made the breakthrough for the home team as Imrul (8) slashed off the back foot and Sammy leapt high at second slip to haul in the catch.
Two runs later, Tamim departed as he nibbled at Sammy and provided an edge to wicket-keeper Chadwick Walton.
Raqibul and left-hander Junaid Siddique nervously added 20 for the third wicket before Sammy maintained the home team’s grip with two more wickets.
Siddique (5) played across the line and deflected low to Floyd Reifer at first slip at 49-3.
Mohammad Ashraful’s lean tour continued when he edged a fine leg-cutter to Walton at 67-4.
