Lotus365 Match Prediction: Seales’ Four-Wicket Burst Puts West Indies in Command Against Bangladesh at Sabina Park

Jayden Seales' brilliant 4-wicket haul and West Indies' strong bowling performance put them in charge in the second Test against Bangladesh. Get the latest match predictions here.

Seales’ 4 for 5 Helps West Indies Take Charge in Second Test at Sabina Park

Jayden Seales produced a sensational spell of bowling on Day 2 of the second Test between West Indies and Bangladesh at Sabina Park, Jamaica. Seales’ remarkable figures of 4 wickets for 5 runs (15.5-10-5-4) were pivotal in restricting Bangladesh to just 164 runs. His exceptional economy of 0.30 and six consecutive maidens helped reduce Bangladesh to a weakened position. Alongside Shamar Joseph’s 3-wicket haul (3-49), the West Indies bowlers condemned Bangladesh to a small total, leaving the hosts 94 runs behind at the end of Day 2, with 70/1 on the board in reply.

West Indies' Dominant Bowling Performance

The West Indies bowlers came out firing on the second morning, and their disciplined line and length immediately put pressure on Bangladesh’s set batters, Shahadat Hossain and Shadman Islam. Alzarri Joseph and Kemar Roach kept the pair in check, forcing them to play cautiously. Shahadat showed resistance with a few boundaries but was eventually dismissed by Shamar Joseph in his first over of the day. The bowler found some movement to get Shahadat caught behind.

Jayden Seales followed up his stellar performance from Day 1 by picking up his first wicket of the day in his third maiden over, dismissing Litton Das with a catch in the slips. From there, the floodgates opened as Shamar Joseph and Seales wreaked havoc. Shamar’s quick dismissal of Jaker Ali and Shadman Islam led to Bangladesh’s collapse, losing four wickets for just 15 runs in 33 balls.

The lower order showed some grit as Mehidy Hasan Miraz (36) and Taijul Islam (16) fought hard for a 41-run stand, but West Indies’ bowlers remained in control. Seales returned to the attack, dismissing both Taskin Ahmed and Mehidy in the same over. The West Indies finished off Bangladesh’s innings when Seales bowled Nahid Rana out to close the innings at 164.

West Indies’ Steady Start in Reply

The West Indies’ chase got off to a solid start as openers Mikyle Louis and Kraigg Brathwaite focused on leaving the ball well and playing with a solid defense. After a difficult period just before Tea, where no wickets fell, Louis managed to get off the mark after 28 deliveries. Post-Tea, Nahid Rana tested Louis with pace, causing him to edge a drive to the keeper, taking the first wicket for the West Indies. However, Brathwaite found form and struck consecutive boundaries off Rana, keeping the scoreboard ticking.

Bangladesh's bowlers struggled to find a breakthrough as Brathwaite’s captaincy shone through. Despite some early spin from Taijul Islam, who generated good turn, Brathwaite survived a chance to be caught at short cover. He was also given out LBW, but a successful DRS review proved the impact was outside the off stump. The West Indies closed the day with Brathwaite (33*) and Keacy Carty (19*) at the crease, 94 runs behind Bangladesh's total.

Match Predictions and Insights for Betting Enthusiasts

For Lotus365 match predictions and sports betting, this match shows how quickly a game can turn, with Jayden Seales’ brilliant performance proving crucial. Match predictions often highlight the importance of key players, and Seales' outstanding bowling performance underscores why he is one to watch in future matches. If you're interested in betting on cricket, keep an eye on Lotus365 for expert match predictions and insights into the next session of this exciting Test.

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