1st Test: Mehidy Hasan claims four to put Bangladesh on top v West Indies

Mehidy Hasan (2L) with his teammates celebrates after the dismissal of Jermaine Blackwood(C) during the third day of the first cricket Test match between Bangladesh and West Indies. Photo/AFP

Mehidy Hasan followed up his first Test century with 4-58 as Bangladesh stayed in control of the first Test against West Indies on Friday.

Bangladesh reached 47-3 in its second innings at stumps on Day Three, stretching its lead to 218 on an increasingly deteriorating pitch.

Captain Mominul Haque (31) and Mushfiqur Rahim (10) are at the crease.

West Indies were bowled out for 259 in its first innings in reply to Bangladesh's 430, giving the hosts a 171-run lead. Skipper Kraigg Brathwaite led the charge with 76 after West Indies resumed on 75-2.

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