Jangoo's unbeaten century and Wickham's debut fifty put West Indies in control on Day 1 in Sylhet

West Indies reached 235 for four at stumps on Day 1 of the second and final Test against Bangladesh in Sylhet, with Amir Jangoo unbeaten on 111 and Justin Greaves 35 not out. Debutant Kevin Wickham made 61. Bad light ended play early, cutting short the opening day after West Indies had recovered from a precarious 27 for three inside the first hour. The day began badly for the tourists. Bangladesh's new-ball bowlers, Taskin Ahmed and Hasan Mahmud, exploited early seam movement and disciplined lengths to reduce West Indies to 27 for three. Taskin dismissed King for 9 and Da Silva for 12, while Hasan removed Hodge for 1. At that point, Bangladesh looked in control and the decision to bat first appeared under pressure. However, Wickham and Jangoo changed the momentum with a 131-run fourth-wicket partnership. Wickham, making his Test debut, faced 123 balls for his 61, showing patience and a Test-appropriate tempo. Jangoo, who came in during the crisis, grew in confidence and reached his century off about 149 balls. It was his second Test hundred; he had converted his maiden Test century into a double century on the recent tour of Sri Lanka. His innings included a six off left-arm spinner Taijul Islam to reach three figures, underlining his comfort against spin in Asian conditions. Jangoo's knock was the most significant batting signal of the day. A middle-order batter entering at 27 for three and batting through to stumps at a strike rate above the Test norm suggests genuine subcontinent adaptation, especially given his prior double century in Sri Lanka. Still, his record is Asia-weighted. He remains unproven against high pace, seam movement and bounce in Australia, England and South Africa. For now, he should be viewed as a Test-quality middle-order batter in Asian conditions rather than a fully established world-class player. Wickham's debut fifty was a small-sample highlight. A maiden Test half-century in Asia is notable, but one innings in relatively benign post-new-ball conditions is a weak predictive base. West Indies should be pleased without over-promoting him yet. Greaves, unbeaten on 35, provided further stability and helped ensure West Indies did not lose another wicket before bad light intervened. Bangladesh's bowling reflected a familiar pattern: the new-ball seamers were threatening, but the spinners failed to take wickets. All four wickets fell to seam. Taijul and Nayeem remained wicketless on Day 1, which is a concern for a home side whose Test template is built on spin. Bangladesh also dropped catches in the slip cordon. In Test cricket, such errors are costly, often turning 250 into 350. This is not a new issue for Bangladesh; slip catching has been a recurring weakness in their home Test cricket. The Sylhet surface is typically slow, low and spin-friendly. Early seam movement was available in the first hour, but the pitch appeared to flatten afterwards, allowing Jangoo and Wickham to bat through multiple sessions. Bangladesh's best remaining window for cheap wickets may be the second new ball on Day 2 morning. If they strike early, the match could swing back. If Jangoo and Greaves survive the first session, West Indies could build a total of 350 or more. Bad light is a strategic variable in Sylhet. Losing overs on Day 1 raises the draw probability and reduces the time available to force a result. West Indies lead the series 1-0 after winning the first Test by eight wickets and are eyeing a rare away sweep in Asia. A draw would deny them a 2-0 series win, so the weather and light could have an outsized impact on the series outcome. West Indies' top-order fragility remains their biggest structural concern. Being 27 for three inside the first hour against a mid-tier seam attack in Asia is a red flag. The rescue acts of Jangoo, Wickham and Greaves have masked the problem, but a team that repeatedly relies on middle-order recovery cannot reliably post 400-plus totals. The opening pair and top order must improve before away tours against stronger pace attacks. Bangladesh's home advantage is being eroded by two factors: spinners not taking wickets and slip-catching errors. Historically, their home wins are built on exactly those two pillars. If Taijul and Nayeem continue to go wicketless, Bangladesh may need to rethink their attack balance. The pressure is also rising on the hosts, who are facing the prospect of a home series defeat. From a governance perspective, there are no red flags. The bad-light stoppage is a standard playing-conditions application, not a controversy. Johan Campbell's withdrawal due to viral fever and Da Silva's inclusion is a selection-management matter. There is no integrity or anti-corruption signal in this routine bilateral Test. The only rule-adjacent issue is the bad-light stoppage, which is routine. Commercially, the article provides no data on leagues, auctions, broadcast rights or franchise matters. This is a bilateral Test with modest broadcast value relative to major-market fixtures, but no commercial inference can be drawn from the available text. Any such assessment would be speculative. The public narrative is currently centred on Jangoo's century and Wickham's debut. Jangoo's prior double century gives the story real substance, but the sample size is thin. Two Asian Tests are not enough to coronate a new star, especially before away-pace exposure. The under-discussed story is Bangladesh's decline at home: their spin template is failing and their slip catching is costly. That structural issue may matter more than the hero-of-the-day narrative. Looking ahead, Day 2 morning is decisive. West Indies will want Jangoo and Greaves to bat through the first session. Bangladesh will target early wickets with the second new ball. A draw remains a live outcome because of bad light and a flat middle-order surface. West Indies remain favourites to push for a series sweep, but their top-order fragility and Bangladesh's second-new-ball threat keep the contest open. The first day belonged to West Indies, and especially to Amir Jangoo, but Test cricket rarely tells the full story in one day.