Bangladesh XI batters dominate West Indies in warm-up match

DHAKA, Bangladesh (CMC): Kalam Siddiki scored a century, while Jishan Alam and Chowdhury Rizwan struck half-centuries as a Bangladesh Cricket Board XI dominated the opening day of their two-day warm-up match against the West Indies yesterday. Siddiki’s 135 off 184 balls was the highlight as the home side compiled 371 for seven from 90 overs at the Anvir Cricket Stadium after being sent in to bat. Alam made 86 from 100 balls, while Rizwan contributed a patient 59 off 106 deliveries to ensure that the hosts claimed opening-day honours.