West Indies paceman Jayden Seales etched his name into cricket history at the Kingston Oval, Barbados, with an extraordinary bowling performance against Bangladesh in the ongoing two-match Test series. On Day 2 of the second Test, Seales delivered the most economical bowling spell in the last 46 years of Test cricket. The Trinidadian is also second on all-time list among bowlers who have bowled at least 90 overs in an innings.
His figures of 15.5-10-5-4 came at an astonishing economy rate of 0.31, placing him behind India’s Bapu Nadkarni, who holds the record for the most economical spell in Test history with 32-27-5-0 and an economy rate of 0.15 against England in 1964.
In his remarkable spell, Seales dismissed Litton Das, Bangladesh skipper Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, and Nahid Rana, leaving the visitors struggling.
West Indies bundles out Bangladesh cheaply in the first innings
The West Indies’ bowling unit was in exceptional form, bundling out Bangladesh for 164 in their first innings. Shadman Islam and Mehidy Hasan Miraz were the standout batters for Bangladesh, scoring 64 and 36, respectively.
Every West Indies bowler contributed to the dominant display. Shamar Joseph claimed three wickets, while Kemar Roach and Alzarri Joseph chipped in with two and one wicket, respectively. Having already secured a 1-0 lead in the series, the hosts strengthened their position further.
At stumps on Day 2, the West Indies were 70/1 in their first innings, with skipper Kraigg Brathwaite and Keacy Carty unbeaten on 33 and 19, respectively. While the match remains in progress, this day will be forever remembered for Seales’ historic feat, which not only secured his place in cricket’s record books but also played a pivotal role in West Indies’ commanding position.
