# Hasan Mahmud Denied Hat-Trick Against West Indies via DRS Review Bangladesh pacer claims six-wicket haul despite overturned hat-trick opportunity during second Test match. - **Source:** [Wisden](https://www.wisden.com) - **Published:** 2026-11-06 - **Topic:** [sports](https://brifing.si/c/sports) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/45302406-e4a7-492a-aff7-b1d1b79690fb ## Dramatic Hat-Trick Attempt During the second day of the Test match in Sylhet, Hasan Mahmud nearly secured a rare hat-trick. He dismissed Amir Jangoo and Roston Chase on consecutive deliveries. The on-field umpire Nitin Menon initially signaled LBW against Joshua Bishop, but a subsequent DRS review confirmed an inside edge, overturning the decision. ## Momentum Shift via Pace The 27-year-old pacer utilized the second new ball effectively to disrupt the West Indies batting lineup. His aggressive spell brought Bangladesh back into the contest after the visitors recovered from an early 27-3 position. Mahmud's ability to move the ball off the surface proved critical during this morning session. ## West Indies Batting Recovery Despite Mahmud's early breakthroughs, the West Indies managed to post a total of 356 runs. The recovery was anchored by a century from Amir Jangoo, supported by half-centuries from Kevin Wickham and Justin Greaves. This partnership stabilized the innings after the team faced a precarious start to the day. ## Mahmud's Six-Wicket Haul Hasan Mahmud eventually finished the innings with an impressive six-wicket haul. After the missed hat-trick, he dismissed Joshua Bishop later in the session and removed Shamar Joseph immediately following the lunch break. His performance was the standout effort for the Bangladesh bowling attack throughout the second day of play. ## Recent Bowling Form This near-miss follows a successful period for Mahmud, who achieved a genuine hat-trick against Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi just last month. During that previous encounter, he dismissed Ismat Alam, Qais Ahmad, and Zia-ur-Rehman with consecutive deliveries. His current form highlights his growing consistency as a primary strike bowler for Bangladesh. ## Match Context and Status The ongoing Test series between Bangladesh and the West Indies is sponsored by Dutch-Bangla Bank. Following the conclusion of the West Indies' first innings at 356, Bangladesh faced immediate pressure. By the tea break on the second day, the hosts had lost both opening batters and were struggling at 36-2. ## Physical Setbacks Reported The match has been marked by physical challenges beyond the bowling intensity. Reports indicate that Shadman was stretchered off the field after twisting his ankle during play. Such injuries add complexity to team management, forcing captains to adjust their fielding strategies and batting orders during this high-stakes Test series encounter. ## Strategic Bowling Implications Mahmud's performance underscores the importance of the new ball in the Sylhet conditions. While the DRS review denied him a historic milestone, his six-wicket haul remains a pivotal contribution. Bangladesh must now overcome their early batting losses to remain competitive against the West Indies' total of 356 runs. ## Sources covering this story - [ESPNcricinfo — Mahmud's New-Ball Burst Shifts Momentum for Bangladesh](https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1561628.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS) - [Wisden — DRS Denies Hasan Mahmud Second Test Hat-Trick Against West Indies](https://www.wisden.com/series/bangladesh-vs-west-indies-m-2026/cricket-news/watch-drs-denies-bangladesh-quick-hasan-mahmud-second-test-hat-trick-within-a-month) - [ESPNcricinfo — Hasan Mahmud Reflects on Career-Best Performance in Sylhet Test](https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1561678.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS) --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._