Bangladesh hit back after Powell's twin hundred
- Published: 16 Nov 2012 at 17.47
- Online news: Sports
Opener Kieran Powell smashed a century in each innings before Bangladesh captured late wickets to keep hopes of an unlikely result in the first Test in Dhaka on Friday.
West Indies batsman Kieran Powell (right) plays a shot as Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim reacts during the first cricket Test match between Bangladesh and the West Indies at the Sher-e-Bangla National stadium in Dhaka. Powell smashed a century in each innings before Bangladesh captured late wickets to keep hopes of an unlikely result in the first Test in Dhaka.
The 22-year-old right-handed batsman scored 110 for his second century of the match to anchor his team to 244-6 at close on the fourth day, leading by 215 runs and setting up an intriguing fifth and final day.
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