Mikyle Louis and Alick Athanaze fell agonizingly short of maiden centuries as the West Indies rallied from 25-2 to reach 250-5 against Bangladesh on the first day of the first test. Louis was out for 97 and Athanaze on 90 after sharing a dogged 140-run partnership for the fourth wicket.

West Indies opening batter Mikyle Louis expressed confidence in his team’s first-innings prospects after a solid start against Bangladesh in Antigua.

West Indies overcame a rough start with the bat to end the day on a high with 250 runs on the board and still half the gas is in the tank. Both Mikyle Louis and Alick Athanaze fell short of their respective centuries but would be glad to help their side get into a strong position.