Watch: DRS denies Hasan Mahmud a hat-trick as Joshua Bishop survives in Sylhet

Hasan Mahmud’s Fiery Spell Puts Bangladesh on Top Despite Missed Hat-Trick

Bangladesh fast bowler Hasan Mahmud delivered one of the most dramatic spells of the second Test against the West Indies, claiming two wickets in consecutive deliveries and coming within inches of a hat-trick. A successful DRS review by Joshua Bishop denied him the chance to complete the milestone, but Mahmud’s impact was unmistakable: he finished with six wickets as the visitors were dismissed for 356 at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.

The eventful passage of play unfolded on Day 2, Friday, November 6, as Bangladesh sought to break a stubborn West Indies innings. The visitors had resumed at 235 for four after recovering from an early collapse, and were looking to build a commanding first-innings total. Mahmud’s burst with the new ball changed the mood of the contest and gave the hosts a timely lift.

Mahmud removes Jangoo and Chase in consecutive balls

Mahmud’s double strike began in the 81.4th over, when he ended the innings of Amir Jangoo. The right-arm seamer delivered a back-of-a-length ball outside off stump that jagged sharply back after pitching. Jangoo lifted his bat, but the movement beat him and the ball crashed into the top of middle and off stump.

It was a significant breakthrough for Bangladesh. Jangoo had played with composure and determination, scoring 133 from 212 deliveries. His innings featured 13 fours and two sixes, and had helped steady the West Indies after the top order came under early pressure.

Mahmud then produced another dangerous delivery to dismiss West Indies captain Roston Chase from the next ball. Chase attempted to defend a good-length delivery, but it moved back into him and took a thick inside edge. Wicketkeeper Litton Das held the catch, leaving Chase with a golden duck and Mahmud one wicket away from a hat-trick.

Joshua Bishop survives after a successful DRS review

With the crowd anticipating a possible piece of Bangladesh cricket history, Joshua Bishop walked in to face the final delivery of the over. Mahmud again found movement into the batter, and Bishop appeared to play down the wrong line before being struck on the pads. The umpire raised his finger, seemingly giving the bowler his third wicket in as many balls.

Bishop, however, opted for a review. The replay showed a clear spike on UltraEdge as the ball passed the bat, indicating that he had made contact before it hit his pads. The on-field decision was overturned, and Bishop survived. Mahmud’s hat-trick prediction had briefly looked promising, but the technology confirmed that the West Indies batter had edged the delivery.

The missed opportunity did little to diminish the quality of Mahmud’s over. Taking two wickets in consecutive balls, removing a well-set century-maker and the opposing captain, and forcing a review combined to place the West Indies under immediate pressure. Bangladesh Cricket’s official account highlighted the dramatic moment, which quickly became one of the defining scenes of the day in Sylhet.

Six wickets for Mahmud as West Indies make 356

Mahmud’s spell was part of a standout individual performance. He claimed six wickets as the West Indies were bowled out for 356 in their first innings. The visitors had begun Day 2 at 235 for four, having recovered from a difficult start that left them at 27 for three.

That recovery was built around a productive partnership between debutant Wickham and Jangoo. Their stand helped rebuild the innings and gave the West Indies a platform from which to push towards a competitive total. Even after Mahmud’s late burst, the final wicket pair added 33 runs from 67 balls, making Bangladesh work hard to finish the innings.

For Mahmud, the six-wicket haul was a reward for sustained pressure and effective use of the new ball. He was also presented with the match ball as a souvenir of the achievement. While the near-hat-trick will attract attention, his broader contribution was just as important: he repeatedly gave Bangladesh breakthroughs at crucial stages and prevented the West Indies from turning their recovery into an even larger total.

Bangladesh face a demanding first-innings test

Bangladesh now face the challenge of responding to 356, a total that gives the West Indies a solid foothold in the match. The hosts will need their top order to show discipline, particularly if the fresh ball continues to offer movement to the visiting fast bowlers. In Test cricket, a strong start can be decisive when conditions favour seam bowling, and avoiding early wickets will be central to Bangladesh’s plans.

The pitch and the new ball could make the opening phase of Bangladesh’s innings especially important. The West Indies will be eager to use the conditions to put pressure on the home batters, while Bangladesh will look to build partnerships and ensure Mahmud’s bowling effort is backed by a substantial response with the bat.

Although Bishop’s review prevented a hat-trick, the moment underlined how narrow the margins can be in Test cricket. A single edge, detected by technology, changed the outcome of a delivery and denied Mahmud a place in the record books. His six-wicket haul, however, already gives Bangladesh a major reason for optimism as the second Test continues in Sylhet.