West Indies pacer Jayden Seales etched his name in cricketing history during the second day of the Test match against Bangladesh at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica. Seales achieved a remarkable feat by recording the best economical spell in men's Test cricket since 1978.
The 23-year-old bowler delivered an extraordinary performance, claiming four wickets while conceding a mere five runs in his 16-over spell. This translates to an astonishing economy rate of 0.30, surpassing the previous record held by India's Umesh Yadav since 2015.
Seales's spell overshadowed Bangladesh's first innings total of 164 runs. Shadman Islam (64) and skipper Mehidy Hasan Miraz (36) were the only batters to reach significant scores for the visiting team. The rest of the Bangladesh batting order struggled against the relentless West Indies bowling attack.
Shamar Joseph provided excellent support to Seales, capturing three wickets himself. Kemar Roach and Alzarri Joseph chipped in with two and one wicket respectively, effectively dismantling the Bangladeshi innings.
In response, the West Indies started their innings cautiously, with Kraigg Brathwaite and Mikyle Louis opening the batting. However, Louis fell early to Nahid Rana, leaving the home team at 25/1.
At the end of day two, Brathwaite (33) and Keacy Carty (19) were at the crease, guiding the West Indies to a respectable score of 70 runs for the loss of one wicket.
The match continues with the West Indies aiming to build a substantial lead against Bangladesh in this captivating Test series.