Sylhet Test: Taijul, Miraz strike, but West Indies take 98-run lead
Prothom Alo (English) · ৮ নভে, ২০২৬
West Indies scored 121 runs in 30 overs and lost two wickets in the first session of the fourth day of the Sylhet Test, extending their lead over Bangladesh to 98 runs. At lunch, West Indies were 128 for 2 in their second innings. Bangladesh’s spinners took both wickets, with Taijul Islam dismissing Joshua Da Silva for 36 and Mehidy Hasan Miraz removing half-centurion Brandon King for 61.
পুরো খবরটি পড়ুনProthom Alo (English)-এর ওয়েবসাইটে খুলবেমূল কথা
Prothom Alo (English)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- At lunch, West Indies were 128 for 2 in their second innings.
- Bangladesh’s spinners took both wickets, with Taijul Islam dismissing Joshua Da Silva for 36 and Mehidy Hasan Miraz removing half-centurion Brandon King for 61.
- West Indies: 356 and 128/2 (Brandon King 61, Joshua Da Silva 36, Hodge 30*; Mehidy Hasan Miraz 1/30, Taijul Islam 1/37).
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
3টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
To increase in extent.
Synonyms: enlarge, expand, increase, inherit
“West Indies scored 121 runs in 30 overs and lost two wickets in the first session of the fourth day of the Sylhet Test, extending their lead over Bangladesh to 98 runs.”
A period of play in which members of a visiting baseball team attempt to hit a baseball pitched by the opposing home team until three players are called out, followed by a similar attempt by members of the home baseball team against the visiting team's pitching. There are nine or more innings in a regulation baseball game.
“At lunch, West Indies were 128 for 2 in their second innings.”
A small door or gate, especially one beside a larger one.
“West Indies scored 121 runs in 30 overs and lost two wickets in the first session of the fourth day of the Sylhet Test, extending their lead over Bangladesh to 98 runs.”
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IELTS Reading practice
Read the passage, then answer the questions. Every answer is in the passage.
West Indies scored 121 runs in 30 overs and lost two wickets in the first session of the fourth day of the Sylhet Test, extending their lead over Bangladesh to 98 runs.
At lunch, West Indies were 128 for 2 in their second innings. Bangladesh’s spinners took both wickets, with Taijul Islam dismissing Joshua Da Silva for 36 and Mehidy Hasan Miraz removing half-centurion Brandon King for 61.
West Indies began the day at 7 without loss, still 16 runs behind Bangladesh. They made a brisk start, reaching 56 without loss after 14 overs.
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Questions 1–2: Choose the correct answer.
1.West Indies scored _____ runs in 30 overs and lost two wickets in the first session of the fourth day of the Sylhet Test, extending their lead over Bangladesh to 98 runs.
2.Bangladesh’s spinners took both wickets, with Taijul Islam dismissing Joshua Da Silva for _____ and Mehidy Hasan Miraz removing half-centurion Brandon King for 61.
Questions 3–4: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.At lunch, West Indies were 192 for 2 in their second innings.
4.West Indies began the day at 7 without loss, still 16 runs behind Bangladesh.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Cricket
Cricket is followed by millions of people in Bangladesh. Why is the sport so popular, and what could the country do to perform better internationally?
Write a short answer of 4–5 sentences (30–250 words). State your opinion clearly, give a reason, and use a fact from this story as an example.
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