Bangladesh A’s Mahmudul Hasan’s unbeaten century saves the day with a draw. In the third and final unofficial Test against West Indies A at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, opener Mahmudul Hasan played a crucial role by scoring an unbeaten 114, helping Bangladesh A salvage a draw and avoid a humiliating defeat.

Although Bangladesh A lost the three-match series 1-0, they managed to draw the first Test due to rain and narrowly lost the rain-affected second Test by three wickets. If not for Hasan’s determined performance against a disciplined West Indies attack, the series result could have been 2-0 in favor of the visitors.

Starting the day at 47 for no loss and needing an improbable 414 runs for victory, Hasan showed great resilience to save the Test match.

Hasan’s brilliant innings included 14 boundaries off 268 balls, lasting 422 minutes at the crease. Bangladesh A finished the fourth and final day at 306-4, chasing a target of 461 runs for victory.

Hasan formed a solid opening partnership of 93 runs with Zakir Hasan, providing a strong foundation for the team. After Zakir’s dismissal for 43, Bangladesh A faced a minor setback with quick wickets of Mominul Haque (5) and captain Saif Hassan (38).

However, Hasan forged a crucial 117-run partnership with Yasir Ali, frustrating the West Indies A team. Yasir contributed with a well-compiled 67, including six fours and four sixes.

Supported by Shahadat Hossain Dipu, who remained unbeaten on 20, Hasan successfully saw off the final day to secure a draw for Bangladesh A.

In the first innings, West Indies A posted 445 runs before being bowled out, and they gained a lead of 240 runs after dismissing Bangladesh A for just 205 runs. Instead of enforcing the follow-on, the visitors chose to bat again and declared their second innings at 220-5, setting a challenging target of 461 runs for Bangladesh A to win the match.