Published 16:30 IST, February 7th 2021

Kyle Mayers scores 200 on debut as WI successfully chase down 395 against Bangladesh

Kyle Mayers' double century on debut helped West Indies register a famous win over Bangladesh in the first Test in Chittagong on Sunday

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Debutant Kyle Mayers me a tremendous impact with bat as he powered West Indies to a three-wicket win over Banglesh in first Test match at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stium in Chittagong on Sunday.

However, what really stood out here is that southpaw scored a double century in his very first Test match and finished with an unbeaten 210. At same time, this is fifth-highest successful fourth-innings chase in history of game's longest format. 

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Kyle Mayers does unthinkable as Windies register a famous win

Chasing a mammoth target of 395 to go 1-0 up in two-match series, visitors seemed to be in a spot of bor after losing ir top-order before even breaching three-figure mark before middle-order duo of Mayers and Nkrumah Bonner (86) ded 116 runs for fourth-wicket stand before latter was dismissed. 

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Windies did lose a couple of wickets after Boner's dismissal but 28-year-old batsman from Barbos kept fighting on from or end as he took Banglesh bowlers to cleaners. In end, his efforts paid off as Calypso Boys did unthinkable on final session of final day's play. 

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Mayers was judged Man of Match for his outstanding kck as West Indies have drawn first blood in Test series. second and final Test match will be played from February 11-15 at Dhaka's Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stium. 

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16:30 IST, February 7th 2021