Mikyle Louis and Alick Athanaze fell agonizingly short of maiden centuries as the West Indies rallied from 25-2 to reach 250-5 against Bangladesh on the first day of the first test. Louis was out for 97 and Athanaze on 90 after sharing a dogged 140-run partnership for the fourth wicket.

West Indies opener Mikyle Louis said that he is hoping the side to post 400 plus total in the first innings of t

Mikyle Louis and Alick Athanaze narrowly missed their maiden centuries as they led West Indies to 250-5 against Bangladesh on the first day of the test match. They shared a significant partnership, but fell short of personal milestones as Bangladesh initially exerted pressure through effective bowling.

Justin Greaves hit a maiden Test century as West Indies piled on the runs against Bangladesh to take a firm grip on the opening Test on Saturday. Greaves was the third West Indian to make a half-century after Mikyle Louis (97) and Alick Athanaze (90) on the opening day.

Mikyle Louis and Alick Athanaze both fell just short of maiden Test centuries as West Indies reached 250-5 at stumps on the opening day of the first Test of two against Bangladesh on Friday.

West Indies overcame a rough start with the bat to end the day on a high with 250 runs on the board and still half the gas is in the tank. Both Mikyle Louis and Alick Athanaze fell short of their respective centuries but would be glad to help their side get into a strong position.