MAIDEN CENTURY FROM JUSTIN GREAVES PUTS WEST INDIES IN CONTROL

SPECIAL CENTURY FROM JUSTIN GREAVES AND LATE NIGHT WICKETS PUT WEST INDIES IN CONTROL WITH FIRST TEST AGAINST BANGLADESH

ST JOHN’S, Antigua – A superb maiden unbeaten century from Justin Greaves, along with two late-night wickets from pacers Alzarri Joseph and Jayden Seales, have put the West Indies in control of the first Test against Bangladesh at stumps on day two at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium.

Justin Greaves etched his name into West Indies cricket history with a magnificent century that took the Caribbean team into a commanding position.

As we resumed the day at 250 for 5, Greaves, on 11, and Joshua Da Silva, on 14, returned with purpose. Within ten deliveries, however, the regional team slumped to 261 for 7.

In a moment of need, Greaves and Barbadian Kemar Roach revived the innings with a remarkable 140-run eighth-wicket partnership off 289 balls. Mixing aggression with finesse, the pair rebuilt the innings, with Greaves reaching his half-century off 88 balls, including two boundaries. By lunch he had reached 63, with the team in a solid position of 336 for 7.

At the other end, Roach showed his experience, accumulating 47 off 144 balls, including two boundaries, as he kept the bowlers at bay. As the partnership grew, so did Greaves’ confidence, edging closer to his maiden Test century.

Roach’s opposition eventually ended on 401 for 8, falling to a sharp inswinger from Hasan Mahmud. Their partnership now ranks as the third-highest eighth-wicket stand in West Indies Test history.

Undeterred, Greaves sliced ​​his 181st delivery through wide mid-off and achieved his childhood dream of a Test century at the age of 30. He departed to rapturous applause and had guided the team to 450 for 9 before captain Kraigg Brathwaite declared.

In response, Bangladesh struggled against the West Indies. Jayden Seales struck first, removing Zakir Hasan for 15 after the batter was 20 for 1. Moments later, hometown hero Alzarri Joseph Mahmudul Hasan dismissed Joy, caught by Alick Athanaze at second slip, leaving the visitors at 20 for 2.

The tourists endured another hostile spell from the West Indies pacers before poor light ended play early. Bangladesh closed on 40 for 2, still trailing by 410 runs with eight wickets in hand.

Reflecting on his milestone, Greaves described the moment as career-defining:

He credited his partnership with Roach for helping him achieve the feat:

The game resumes at 10am local time Sunday, day three.