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Roach’s 6-48 gives  West Indies the edge

ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada (AP) - Fast bowler Kemar Roach claimed 6-48 as West Indies eked out a narrow first-innings lead on day two of the second cricket Test at Queen’s Park on Saturday.

Bangladesh, 35-1 overnight, was bowled out for 232 in reply to the home team’s 237.

Wicketkeeper Mushfiqur Rahim top scored with 48 while Raqibul Hasan contributed 44.

West Indies, trailing 0-1 in the two-match series, reached 56-1 in its second innings by stumps, an overall advantage of 61 with three days remaining.

The 21-year-old Roach, in only his second Test, sliced through the Bangladeshis in a fast, probing display.

"It feels really good to put in a good performance. It’s a magical moment," the Barbadian said after play. "I dreamed about taking wickets for the West Indies and I did."

Brief scores:

West Indies 237 off 76.1 overs (Travis Dowlin 95, Dale Richards 69; Mahmudullah 3-44, Shakib-al-Hasan 3-59, Enamul Haque Jr. 3-62) and 56-1 off 23 overs (Travis Dowlin 23 not out, Omar Phillips 17 not out; Shakib-al-Hasan 1-4)

Bangladesh 232 off 79.5 overs (Mushfiqur Rahim 48, Raqibul Hasan 44; Kemar Roach 6-48).


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