Windies pacers pile pressure on Bangladesh after tailenders deliver 356

West Indies seized a valuable advantage over Bangladesh on the second day of the second Test, combining a determined lower-order batting contribution with an incisive late assault from their fast bowlers to put the hosts under considerable pressure at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Friday.

After being reduced to 264 for six by a devastating spell from Hasan Mahmud, the visitors found another 92 runs through their lower order to post 356, before their pace attack ripped through Bangladesh's top order to leave them struggling at 88 for three at stumps.

Bangladesh still require 268 runs to overhaul the West Indies first-innings total, while uncertainty over the fitness of opener Shadman Islam has further complicated their position.

The left-hander was taken to hospital for an MRI after twisting his ankle while fielding, leaving his availability for the remainder of the innings in doubt.

Mahmud halts Jangoo's march but Windies resist

West Indies had resumed at 235 for four, with Amir Jangoo and Justin Greaves looking well placed to build a commanding total after establishing a 106-run partnership for the fifth wicket.

However, Mahmud produced a decisive intervention, removing both Jangoo and Roston Chase with consecutive deliveries to swing the momentum back toward Bangladesh.

Jangoo, who had continued his outstanding form from the opening day, departed for a superb 133 from 212 balls when he shouldered arms to an inswinger that cut sharply back to strike the top of off stump.

Mahmud then found Chase's inside edge, with wicketkeeper Litton Das completing the catch to leave West Indies reeling at 264 for six.

The Bangladesh fast bowler briefly thought he had secured a hat-trick when Joshua Bishop was adjudged lbw, but a successful review revealed an inside edge before the ball struck the batter's pad.

Greaves provided some stability at the other end, reaching his third Test half-century from 104 deliveries when he worked Taskin Ahmed into the leg side for two.

Bishop adopted a more aggressive approach, striking five boundaries in a lively 23 from 25 balls as the visitors moved closer to the 300-run mark.

His attacking intent eventually proved costly, however, as Das stood up to the stumps and executed a sharp stumping when Bishop attempted to drive through the offside, leaving the score at 297 for seven.

Tailenders deliver crucial runs after top order falters

Mehidy Hasan Miraz soon bowled Greaves for 51, seemingly bringing Bangladesh within sight of ending the innings.

Instead, West Indies' lower order produced a valuable contribution that could prove decisive in the final outcome.

Jomel Warrican remained unbeaten on 27, while Shamar Joseph added 16 and Jayden Seales contributed 15 as the final two wickets yielded 55 important runs.

Their resistance carried West Indies to 356 shortly after lunch, giving the bowlers a substantial total to defend.

Mahmud was the outstanding performer for Bangladesh, finishing with six for 90. Miraz claimed two for 82, while Taskin ended with two for 90.

Seales, Joseph and Greaves dismantle Bangladesh's top order

West Indies wasted little time making inroads when their turn came to bowl.

Seales provided the initial breakthrough, inducing Nayeem Hasan to play at a short delivery outside off stump. The inside edge carried comfortably to Brandon King at first slip, leaving Bangladesh at 13 for one.

The visitors then tightened their grip through an impressive spell from Seales and Joseph, who delivered four consecutive maiden overs to restrict the scoring and intensify the pressure.

The sustained accuracy eventually brought another reward, with Greaves removing Tanzid Hasan through an outstanding piece of fielding from debutant Kevin Wickham.

Tanzid drove powerfully toward cover point, only for Wickham to leap and complete a spectacular catch that left the home side in deeper trouble at 22 for two.

Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and Towhid Hridoy attempted to steady the innings, putting together 29 runs for the third wicket.

However, Joseph produced a delivery of exceptional quality to end the partnership, bowling Shanto for 18 with a ball that beat the captain and sent his off stump cartwheeling.

Hridoy, Mushfiqur provide late resistance

Bangladesh's immediate hopes of avoiding further damage rested with Hridoy and experienced batter Mushfiqur Rahim.

The pair negotiated the remaining overs without losing another wicket, compiling an unbroken fourth-wicket partnership of 37 to take the hosts to 88 for three at the close.

Hridoy and Mushfiqur will resume with the responsibility of narrowing the 268-run deficit, but West Indies have established a strong position with their fast bowlers finding enough assistance to trouble the Bangladesh batters.

With Shadman's fitness also uncertain, the hosts face a demanding third day as they attempt to prevent the visitors from taking control of the Test.