Youngster Kalam Siddiki Aleen struck a sublime century as BCB XI reached 371-7 on Day 1 of the two-day practice match against visiting West Indies at Anveer Cricket Stadium in Bashundhara today.
West Indies are playing the match as part of their preparation for the upcoming two-match Test series against Bangladesh.
However, their bowlers couldn’t make impact against a youthful BCB XI batters, who showed superlative performance after being asked to bat first.
West Indies drew the blood early in the innings when Jayden Seals removed Mahfijul Islam Robin for 4 and Jomel Warrican dismissed Iftakhar Hossain Ifti for 18.
Opener Jisan Alam and Kalam then steadied the innings, sharing 62 runs for the third wicket. Jisan missed out his ton by being out on 86, an innings laced with 11 fours and two sixes.
Kalam eventually dismissed after scoring 135 off 184, including 20 fours and one six.
After his dismissal Chowdhury Mohammad Rizwan made 59 to keep West Indies at bay.
Captain Jaker Ali Anik was out for 30. At stumps, Shamim Patwari was batting on 35 with Abdul Halim who is yet to open his account.
Joshua Bishop and Kavem Hodge picked up two wickets for West Indies.
