West Indies vs Bangladesh, 1st Test at North Sound, WI vs BAN, Nov 22 2024 – Live Cricket Score
The first test between the cricket team of Bangladesh and West Indies will be played in North Sound cricket stadium. The match will be amazing and source of enjoyment for the cricket lovers.
Stumps • Starts 7:00 PM
1st Test, North Sound, November 22 – 26, 2024, Bangladesh tour of West Indies
West Indies
450/9d & 152
Bangladesh
(31 ov, T:334) 269/9d & 109/7
Day 4 – Bangladesh need 225 runs.
Current RR: 3.51
• Last 10 ov (RR): 37/2 (3.70)
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Test CAREER
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | Econ | 0s | 4s | 6s | This spell |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alzarri Joseph (rf) | 5 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 4.80 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 2 – 0 – 5 – 0 |
| Jayden Seales (rfm) | 9 | 3 | 31 | 3 | 3.44 | 39 | 3 | 1 | 4 – 1 – 17 – 2 |
| Mat | Wkts | BBI | Ave |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 105 | 5/81 | 35.91 |
| 16 | 67 | 6/61 | 23.00 |
History of Test Cricket
Test cricket is the longest form of cricket and is often regarded as the ultimate test of a cricketer’s skill, endurance, and mental toughness. Here’s a brief history of the game:
Origins of Test Cricket
- Early Beginnings: Cricket was first played in England in the 16th century, but the modern version of the sport began to take shape in the 19th century. The idea of playing a “test match” as a formalized format came about as the game became more organized and competitive.
- First Test Match (1877): The first-ever Test match was played between England and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in 1877. Australia won that match by 45 runs, marking the birth of Test cricket. These two teams, England and Australia, would continue to dominate the Test format for many years.
Initial Development of Test Cricket
- The Ashes: In 1882, after Australia defeated England at The Oval, a satirical obituary was published in an English newspaper declaring the death of English cricket, with the ashes of the game being taken to Australia. This gave birth to the legendary Ashes series — a long-standing rivalry between the two nations. The first Ashes series was played in 1882-83.
- Growth of Test Cricket: Over time, more countries started to form cricket teams, and Test cricket expanded. The first Test match between South Africa and England was held in 1889, and the West Indies made their Test debut in 1928 against England.
Rise of Test Cricket in Early 20th Century:
- Dominance of England and Australia: Throughout the early 20th century, Test cricket was largely dominated by England and Australia. The format was played in a more traditional and methodical way, with long matches often spanning up to five days.
- South Africa: South Africa also became a key Test-playing nation, with their matches adding depth to the competition.
- Legendary Players: Some of the greatest cricketers of all time emerged during the early decades of Test cricket, including Don Bradman (Australia), often regarded as the greatest batsman in history. His batting average of 99.94 in Test matches is legendary