Bangladesh vs West Indies 1st Test Preview: Team News, Pitch Analysis & Betting Tips
The first Test between Bangladesh and West Indies is set to take place at Mirpur on Wednesday. A notable milestone could be on the horizon for Mushfiqur Rahim, who needs 118 runs to reach 1,000 against the visitors. Kemar Roach remains a tough opponent for Rahim, having dismissed him just three times since 2009 despite persistent attempts.
Bangladesh enters this match after a tough spell with two losses in the UAE tri-series, failing to win their recent Test against Afghanistan, and the departure of batting coach Mohammad Ashraful, which has unsettled the team. Meanwhile, the West Indies side arrives unbeaten in Test series this year, having prepared in Chennai, while their white-ball players toured India. Bangladesh's only Test series win over the West Indies came in 2018.
Prediction: Who Will Take the Win?
The West Indies look capable of causing an upset in Mirpur. Bangladesh faces fitness concerns with Litton Das doubtful and comes after recent setbacks. The visitors have the edge in recent encounters, winning four of the last five matches. With strike bowlers like Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales, and Shamar Joseph, early breakthroughs are expected. Posting a big first innings score near the pitch average of 328 would put significant pressure on Bangladesh’s spin attack.
TSN Prediction:West Indies to win.
Pitch Report: Shere Bangla National Stadium
- Total Matches: 30
- Matches won batting first: 15
- Matches won bowling first: 12
- Average 1st innings score: 328
- Average 2nd innings score: 308
- Average 3rd innings score: 242
- Average 4th innings score: 172
- Highest total recorded: 730/6 (187.5 overs) by Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh
- Lowest total recorded: 87 all out (32 overs) by Bangladesh vs Pakistan
- Highest score chased: 209/1 (44 overs) by England vs Bangladesh
- Lowest score defended: 213 all out (61.3 overs) by Bangladesh vs West Indies
Head-to-Head Test Stats: Bangladesh vs West Indies
- Matches Played: 22 each
- West Indies Wins: 15
- Bangladesh Wins: 5
- Draws: 2
- Home Wins - West Indies: 8
- Home Wins - Bangladesh: 2
- Away Wins - West Indies: 7
- Away Wins - Bangladesh: 3
- Neutral Venue Wins: 0
Recent Test Results Between Bangladesh and West Indies
- 2nd Test (Nov 30, 2024): Bangladesh 164 & 268 | West Indies 146 & 185 – Bangladesh won by 101 runs
- 1st Test (Nov 22, 2024): Bangladesh 269/9 decl & 132 | West Indies 450/9 decl & 152 – West Indies won by 201 runs
- 2nd Test (Jun 24, 2022): Bangladesh 234 & 186 | West Indies 408 & 13/0 – West Indies won by 10 wickets
- 1st Test (Jun 16, 2022): Bangladesh 103 & 245 | West Indies 265 & 88/3 – West Indies won by 7 wickets
- 2nd Test (Feb 11, 2021): Bangladesh 296 & 213 | West Indies 409 & 117 – West Indies won by 17 runs
- 1st Test (Feb 3, 2021): Bangladesh 430 & 223/8 decl | West Indies 259 & 395/7 – West Indies won by 3 wickets
Betting Tips for the 1st Test
- Betting Angle: West Indies to take more than 3.5 wickets in the 6th over
- Odds: 2.20 via Dafabet
Predicted Lineups
Here is the expected squad for both teams in the opening Test.
- Bangladesh: Shadman Islam, Tanzid Hasan, Mominul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto (captain), Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das (wicketkeeper), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain
- West Indies: Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Brandon King, Kavem Hodge, Amir Jangoo, Roston Chase (captain), Justin Greaves, Joshua Da Silva (wicketkeeper), Kemar Roach, Shamar Joseph, Jomel Warrican, Jayden Seales
Match Odds for the 1st Test
- Bangladesh: 1.52
- West Indies: 2.38
How to Watch
- Date: October 28
- Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka
- Time: 09:30 a.m. IST
- TV/Streaming: FanCode
