The second Test between Bangladesh and West Indies ended in a stalemate after the hosts held their nerve on the final day. After Towhid Hridoy’s record-breaking 242* in the first innings that helped Bangladesh take a 30-run lead, Kavem Hodge slammed 142 runs for the visitors.

West Indies declared their second innings at 398-6, setting a target of 369 runs for Bangladesh to level the two-match series. However, the hosts shut-up shop and played for a draw, scoring 184-4 in 59 overs before both captains decided to shake hands. Hridoy was the star again in the second innings, scoring 82 runs.

Earlier, Amir Jangoo stood tall for the West Indies, scoring 133 runs and helping them post 356 runs after being 27-3 at one stage.

Meanwhile, the first Test of the two-match series between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe also ended in a tame draw in Sharjah. It was a high-scoring encounter as more than 500 runs were scored in all three innings of the Test and only 25 wickets fell across five days.

Zimbabwe rode on centuries from Brendan Taylor and skipper Brian Bennett to post 504 runs after opting to bat. Afghanistan also came up with a strong reply as three of their batters - Sediqullah Atal, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and skipper Rahmat Shah - smashed tons for them. They scored 514 runs before getting bowled out.

The surface refused to budge as batters continued to have fun even on the final day. Craig Ervine smashed an unbeaten double century before the two teams shook hands in the final session. They will start the second and final match of the series on Friday, November 13.

ICC men’s Test team rankings: Updated table after WI v BAN

West Indies have jumped two places to sixth following their stunning away series win over Bangladesh. They gained four ratings from 74 to 78 in the latest ICC men’s Test team rankings.

Meanwhile, Bangladesh have slipped to eighth position in the rankings, losing four rating points.

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