Bonner overjoyed to be a part of historic West Indies win

Jamaican Nkrumah Bonner may have played second fiddle to Barbadian Kyle Mayers, but the right-hander said he doesn't have words to describe the joy he is feeling, following the regional side's three-wicket win over Bangladesh in the first Test.

Bonner, who along with Mayers were making their Test debut, shared in a crucial 216-run, fourth-wicket partnership to help the West Indies chase down the highest fourth-innings total in Asia to beat the host.

The 216 runs was the second-highest partnership by Test debutants, behind Pakistan's Abdul Kadir and Khalid Ibadulla, who put on 249 back in 1964.

The 359 for seven made by the West Indies on the final day was the fifth-highest chase in the history of Test cricket, thanks largely to an unbeaten 210 from Mayers and Bonner's contribution of 86.

The left-handed Mayers batted for six hours and 55 minutes in his record-setting knock, which also included a vital 100-run partnership with wicketkeeper Joshua Da Silva, who chipped in with 20 runs.

For Bonner, watching Mayers score a brilliant double hundred was breathtaking.

"Oh, that innings was remarkable, making a double hundred in a winning effort is something really special," said Bonner.

Bonner, who came into the fifth and final day unbeaten on 15, went on to get his maiden Test half-century, which came off 164 balls and included six fours.

Bat with purpose

The pair knew that once they bat with purpose, a victory charge was always on the cards.

"The final day was important for us because we had to bat time in the initial stage to set up the game in the last hour. I did that and I am very proud," added Bonner.

The Bangladeshis had to do their business on the final day without inspirational player Shakib Al Hasan, who picked up a groin injury.

Bonner knew that the first hour of play would have been critical for the visiting side.

"The first hour was really tough, and I thought that the Bangladesh bowlers bowled well. The wicket was up and down, so it was important for us to keep playing straight and keep believing in ourselves."

Winning captain Kriagg Brathwaite also praised the efforts of his players.

"I believed in this team from day one, and we backed ourselves right up to day five. We lost some momentum with three wickets lost, but the pitch was still playing well. We just trusted our plans and believed in them. Mayers and Bonner stuck to the plans and executed them really well," said Brathwaite.