Bangladesh missed a golden opportunity to seize control of the Sylhet Test as the hosts found themselves in a challenging position at the end of the second day against New Zealand. Despite the visitors accumulating 266 runs for the loss of 8 wickets, Bangladesh let the match slip away due to dropped catches and a failure to utilize the Decision Review System (DRS)
Missed Opportunities: Bangladesh's Slippery Slope in Sylhet Test
Bangladesh missed a golden opportunity to seize control of the Sylhet Test as the hosts found themselves in a challenging position at the end of the second day against New Zealand. Despite the visitors accumulating 266 runs for the loss of 8 wickets, Bangladesh let the match slip away due to dropped catches and a failure to utilize the Decision Review System (DRS).
Starting the second day with a total of 310 runs, Bangladesh faced a setback when New Zealand's first wicket fell for 36 runs in the first innings. Captain Williamson, coming in at number three, steadied the ship after the team lost its second wicket at 44 runs. Demonstrating a deep understanding of the game situation, Williamson cautiously crafted his 34th Test half-century, reaching the milestone in 75 balls.
Williamson, known for converting half-centuries into centuries, received a lifeline on 59 runs when Taijul Islam missed an easy catch at mid-wicket off Naeem Hasan's bowling. This drop proved costly as Williamson went on to score his 29th Test century, setting a record for the highest number of Test centuries by a New Zealand batsman against Bangladesh. Additionally, he surpassed 787 runs, establishing another record for the most runs by a New Zealand batsman in Tests against Bangladesh.
Despite Williamson's stellar performance, Bangladesh had opportunities to halt New Zealand's progress, especially when wicketkeeper Nurul Hasan Sohan failed to review Daryl Mitchell's catch. The uncertainty about whether the ball hit the bat led to a missed chance, as TV replays later confirmed a contact with the bat. Mitchell's innings concluded at 41 runs, and Bangladesh's failure to capitalize on these chances allowed New Zealand to continue their innings.
Notable contributions from Mitchell and Glenn Phillips, who scored 42 runs, propelled New Zealand forward. Among the Bangladeshi bowlers, Taijul took four wickets for 89 runs, while Shariful, Miraj, Naeem, and Muminul each claimed one wicket. The lapse in catching and the reluctance to use the DRS hindered Bangladesh's bid to control the match, leaving them with a challenging task on the upcoming day.
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