Shadman Islam's 99 Anchors Bangladesh's Day One Position

WicketPulse · 2026-10-28 · Original automated news brief

West Indies made early inroads after Bangladesh elected to bat, with Jayden Seales taking the first wicket when Tanzid Hasan edged a delivery to Justin Greaves. Mominul Haque fell for 28 after hitting a catch to mid-off. Shadman remained composed, scoring 99 not out while navigating the West Indies attack.

Shadman reached his 10th Test half-century in the 35th over, showing patience and precision. He punished loose deliveries while managing the challenge posed by the opposition's seamers. The opener's performance provided a solid foundation for Bangladesh on a difficult day for the batters in Mirpur.

Based on verified source reporting. Source: ICC ↗ · Source published 2026-10-28