BAN vs WI 1st Test, Cricket Tips: Bangladesh are ready to host West Indies for a two-match Test series. The first test will start at 9:30 AM IST on Wednesday, October 28, at Shere Bangla National Stadium. This series is part of the ongoing World Test Championship. Bangladesh are currently placed fourth on the table.
If they can win the series 2-0, they will have a real shot at history. West Indies have no chance of making it to the WTC final. But they will be keen to produce some good performances. Roston Chase will lead the visitors, and they are coming off a competitive white-ball tour of India.
BAN vs WI: Match Details
Date: October 28 – November 1, 2026 (Wednesday-Sunday)
Time: 9:30 AM IST
Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka
BAN vs WI: Live Streaming Details
The only option to watch the live action of the upcoming test is through the FanCode mobile app or website.
BAN vs WI: Head-to-Head in Tests
Total Matches: 22
Bangladesh: 5
West Indies: 15
Drawn: 2
BAN vs WI: Ground Pitch Report
Shere Bangla National Stadium will offer a good wicket for the fast bowlers. Seamers will get good assistance with the ball, and there is likely to be some grass covering. But the wicket is slow, and it is expected to deteriorate and assist the spinners.
BAN vs WI: Possible XIs
Bangladesh: Shadman Islam, Tanzid Hasan, Mominul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain
West Indies: Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Brandon King, Kavem Hodge, Amir Jangoo, Roston Chase (c), Justin Greaves, Joshua Da Silva (wk), Kemar Roach, Shamar Joseph, Jomel Warrican, Jayden Seales
BAN vs WI: Player to Watch Out For
Probable Best Batter
Nahmul Hossain Shanto has played some notable match-winning knocks in recent series. For West Indies, Amir Jangoo is in good form, who did well in India.
Probable Best Bowler
Kemar Roach and Taskin Ahmed have the experience and all skills to succeed in this venue.
Today Match Prediction: West Indies have been a little inconsistent with the bat, while the home conditions are in favour of Bangladesh. Hence, we predict Bangladesh to win the first test.
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Disclaimer: The prediction or cricket tips are purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your predictions.
