As the Bangladesh batsmen stepped on the field to face the West Indian pacers on a green top that resembled a carpet more than a pitch, all eyes were on Shannon Gabriel – the man who took 20 wickets against Sri Lanka in three Tests and was in hot form.

However, by the time 9 overs finished in the match, Shannon Gabriel had no wickets to his name but Kemar Roach had five. When asked about his rapid rampage against the Tigers, Roach himself stated that he was quite surprised at how quickly he got the wickets but was also happy to help his team be in a favourable position.

"I thought that it [five wickets] came very rapidly, it was a bit surprising. But obviously to go out there perform for the West Indies is the man goal and to do that today and put the team in a good position... I am happy with that.”

Roach only bowled five overs in the game and added that he felt some discomfort on his hamstring but after he got some treatment from physiotherapist David Kershaw, he thinks that he is ready to be back for the second innings.

"I have got something in my hamstring, but I pulled out of the innings to get some treatment from Dave [physiotherapist David Kershaw] and I think he did a fantastic job and I think am ready to go in the second innings again.”

Finally, he revealed the plan of the team, which is to put around 500 runs on board and ensure batting only once and winning the game.