West Indies v Bangladesh, 1st Test, St. Vincent, 1st day
Brathwaite, Bravo put West Indies in command
Bangladesh banked on early movement and invited West Indies to bat. However, there wasn't as much help as had been anticipated and Chris Gayle took advantage with a swift half-century•WICB Media
It was their first century opening stand since July 2012•WICB Media
And Taijul Islam, who impressed with his control of flight, made short work of Kirk Edwards to leave the hosts 133 for 2•WICB Media
Kraigg Brathwaite, his opening partner, batted serenely as West Indies cruised to lunch at 103 for 0•WICB Media
Mushfiqur Rahim was chasing the game for a long time - especially after giving Gayle a couple of chances - until his spinners gave him a semblance of control•WICB Media
However, Darren Bravo kept the spinners at bay with a solid fifty•WICB Media
Shuvagata Hom trapped Gayle in front of his stumps •WICB Media
While a calm Brathwaite cruised to a second Test century, exhibiting some pleasing strokes off the back foot. •WICB Media