Bangladesh seemed poised to make a comeback in the Antigua Test on Day 4 but suffered a late batting collapse that has all but dashed their hopes. At stumps, Bangladesh stands at 109/7, needing 225 more runs for an improbable victory. West Indies, on the other hand, require just three wickets to wrap up the match.

Taskin Ahmed produced his career-best bowling figures in the second innings, helping Bangladesh bundle out West Indies for just 152. Taskin’s fiery spell kept Bangladesh in the hunt as the target was set at 334 runs.

However, Bangladesh’s batting lineup faltered under pressure. Chasing 334, Bangladesh’s innings started on the worst possible note. Opener Zakir Hasan departed for a duck in the very first over, and Mahmudul Hasan Joy followed shortly after, leaving the team reeling at 7/2.

Mominul Haque and Shahadat Hossain Dipu attempted to stabilize the innings, but their partnership was short-lived. Dipu managed only 4 runs off 22 balls, while Mominul departed for 11 off 23 balls, leaving the team struggling at 23/4.

A brief resistance came from Litton Das (22 off 18) and Mehidy Hasan Miraz (45 off 46), who added some crucial runs. Litton fell with the score at 59, but Miraz continued to fight valiantly alongside Jaker Ali Anik. Miraz was on the brink of a half-century before being dismissed late in the day. He scored 45, the top score for Bangladesh in the innings so far.

At stumps, Jaker Ali remained unbeaten on 15 off 36 balls, holding on to the team’s slim hopes. Bangladesh ended the day at 109/7 after 31 overs.

West Indies’ pacers exploited the conditions effectively. Kemar Roach and Jayden Seales picked up three wickets each, while Shamar Joseph claimed one. Their disciplined bowling dismantled Bangladesh’s batting order.

With only three wickets in hand and a daunting 225 runs required, Bangladesh is staring at a near-certain defeat. Unless a miraculous lower-order stand emerges, West Indies is poised to secure a comfortable win on the final day.