Bangladesh produced two of their finest days in Test cricket on day three and day four of the second Test in Jamaica, capturing imaginations with a tooth-and-nail fight yesterday to secure their first Test win in the Caribbean since 2009.

The ambition shown to wrest back control after losing the first Test in Antigua by 201 runs, and in the absence of regular faces such as Mushfiqur Rahim and skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto, highlighted the team's ability to inspire with a bold and pronounced approach.

As for the architects of this momentous win, several players had pivotal roles, but Mehedi Hasan Miraz stood out. Rallying his troops with grit, controlling emotions, and leaving a tactical sparkle, Miraz achieved a dreamy start to his first Test series as the stand-in skipper.

Few would have believed Miraz when he spoke of a comeback after the first Test. The greater challenge lay in making his teammates believe in the process. The decision to bat first was a significant departure from Bangladesh's usual preference to bowl first and assess conditions. Even as the batting faltered in the first innings, Miraz ensured his side did not retreat into a shell.

Facing a verbal barrage from the Windies quicks, who targeted his discomfort against short deliveries, Miraz rose to the challenge. His 42 in the second innings may appear modest in terms of runs, but its impact was profound. With Alzarri Joseph and Jayden Seales breathing fire early in the second innings, energised by Bangladesh's first-innings struggles, Miraz counterattacked.

Coming in at number four after Mominul Haque fell ill, Miraz joined Shadman Islam in taking the game on. In the space of 12 deliveries, following Shahadat Hossain Dipu's dismissal after a promising start, the pair smashed 33 runs. Shadman's powerful cut against Alzarri set the tone before Miraz unleashed, striking Seales for four consecutive boundaries. Six fours came from seven deliveries, and Miraz capped the sequence with a near six off Seales. This counterattacking surge liberated Bangladesh's batters, who had been cowering against the short-pitched barrage.

A 70-run partnership in such a short time provided the counterpunch the visitors needed. Miraz shared after the match, "I told them to play positively. With Mominul bhai feeling sick, the atmosphere inside the team wasn't great. I told Dipu he could take on their bowlers from the first delivery if he wanted. When I went to bat, I played the same way."

Miraz's contributions extended beyond his batting. His tactical nous as captain shone, with bowling changes tailored to match scenarios. When Kraigg Brathwaite attempted to steady the home side in their first innings, Miraz introduced Nahid Rana, whose short-pitched deliveries proved decisive. Brathwaite's discomfort against Taijul Islam was exploited in the second innings as well.

There was no haste or lack of patience in Miraz's captaincy. He used Rana's pace in short bursts and rotated Taskin Ahmed and Hasan Mahmud effectively. His foresight in the fourth innings, utilising Taijul Islam -- who is the leading wicket-taker in fourth innings Tests over the past 12 months -- ensured the fields and match scenarios aligned perfectly for success.