Wickham, Campbell hit half-centuries as Windies find their batting rhythm in Bangladesh

Kevin Wickham and John Campbell delivered encouraging half-centuries as the West Indies made the most of favorable batting conditions to finish their two-day warmup against a Bangladesh Cricket Board XI on 336-6 on Friday.

Wickham remained unbeaten on 67, while opener Campbell retired hurt after scoring 65, helping the visitors mount a solid response to the home side's 371-7 declared at the Anvir Cricket Stadium.

Captain Roston Chase also finished unbeaten, scoring 46, as the West Indies recovered from a middle-order collapse to ensure the match ended in a draw ahead of Wednesday's opening Test.

Amir Jangoo, Brandon King and Tagenarine Chanderpaul also made useful contributions in an innings that offered the visitors valuable time in the middle before the start of the Test series.

Campbell and King provide flying start

The West Indies began positively, with Campbell and King racing to an opening partnership of 83 in just 13 overs.

King supplied the early momentum, scoring 40 from 35 balls, including eight boundaries, before Annik Debbarma trapped him lbw.

Campbell continued to anchor the innings, striking nine fours and two sixes in his 78-ball stay. With the score at 122-1, however, the opener was forced to retire hurt on 65.

His departure interrupted the West Indies' early progress, but the visitors initially remained in a strong position before Bangladesh's spinners began to make inroads.

Hossain sparks middle-order slide

Leg-spinner Md Hossain became the principal threat to the West Indies batting lineup, removing Kavem Hodge for 11 and wicketkeeper Joshua Da Silva for 13.

Chanderpaul was then run out for a patient 31 from 90 deliveries, leaving the visitors at 193-4 and placing greater responsibility on the remaining middle-order batters.

Jangoo offered resistance with 44 from 68 balls, but Hossain struck again to remove him before dismissing Joshua Bishop for four.

Those wickets left the West Indies in a difficult position at 238-6, with Bangladesh threatening to finish the innings strongly.

Hossain ended as the home side's most successful bowler, claiming 4-55.

Wickham and Chase close out the innings

Wickham and Chase provided the response the West Indies needed, combining for an unbroken seventh-wicket partnership of 98 runs that carried the visitors to 336-6 at the close.

Wickham demonstrated composure throughout his unbeaten 67, facing 107 balls and hitting seven fours.

Chase complemented him with a controlled 46 not out from 65 deliveries, striking three sixes and three fours as the pair prevented any further damage to the innings.

Their partnership ensured the West Indies finished the warmup with a useful batting workout after the earlier loss of wickets, while giving both players valuable time at the crease before the opening Test.

Final preparations begin Sunday

The West Indies will take a rest day Saturday before returning to training at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Sunday and Monday.

With the opening Test scheduled for Wednesday, the drawn warmup has provided the visitors with an opportunity to assess their batting combinations and build momentum ahead of the more demanding contest.

Wickham and Campbell's half-centuries, alongside Chase's unbeaten contribution, offered encouraging signs as the West Indies move into the final phase of their preparations in Bangladesh.