West Indies land in Dhaka with a tough record to improve. Before this tour, they had won just two of their 12 Tests in the current World Test Championship cycle, and they sit eighth in a nine-team table. Bangladesh, by contrast, were fourth in the standings in early September, after a historic win in Darwin and a home sweep of Pakistan. The two-Test series starts at Mirpur on 28 October, and Bangladesh will be hard to beat at home.
Match Details
- Series: Bangladesh vs West Indies, 2 Tests (ICC World Test Championship 2025-27)
- 1st Test: Wednesday, 28 October to Sunday, 1 November 2026
- Venue: Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka
- Start time: 10:00 AM Bangladesh time (4:00 AM GMT)
- 2nd Test: 5 to 9 November, Sylhet International Cricket Stadium
- Warm-up: West Indies play a three-day match in Dhaka from 22 to 24 October
Why This Series Matters
Every WTC point counts, and this is West Indies’ last assignment of the cycle. They lost their first five Tests of the cycle, including a 3-0 home defeat to Australia and a 2-0 loss in India. Their first win came at home against Sri Lanka, and they drew a series 1-1 with Pakistan after that. A good result here would end the cycle on a better note.
For Bangladesh, the series is a chance to strengthen their place in the top half of the table. They were fourth after drawing a two-Test series in Australia in August. Their cycle also includes a 2-0 home win over Pakistan and a 1-0 loss in Sri Lanka.
Bangladesh come in with a five-day Test against Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi behind them. It ended in a draw on 13 October, and they’re now playing the UAE ODI tri-series.
WTC Record Before the Series
These numbers are from early September.
| Team | Tests | Won | Lost | Drawn |
|
Bangladesh |
6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| West Indies | 12 | 2 | 8 |
2 |
Head-to-Head: Recent Test Series
The last series was a close one. West Indies won the first Test, and Bangladesh won the second, their first Test win in the Caribbean since 2009.
| Year | Venue | Result |
| 2024-25 | West Indies | Drawn 1-1 |
| 2022 | West Indies | West Indies won 2-0 |
Squads and Recent Form
West Indies
Roston Chase (c), Jomel Warrican (vc), Joshua Bishop, John Campbell, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Joshua Da Silva (wk), Justin Greaves, Kavem Hodge, Amir Jangoo (wk), Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales, Shamar Springer, Kevin Wickham.
The squad has had a few late changes. Shai Hope was rested, and Alzarri Joseph was left out for workload reasons. Keemo Paul went home for personal and family reasons, and Shamar Springer replaced him. Springer is a seam-bowling all-rounder. Kevin Wickham has his first Test call-up.
Bangladesh
Bangladesh hadn’t named their squad for this series at the time of writing. The side that drew with Afghanistan is the likely base: Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Tanzid Hasan, Shadman Islam, Soumya Sarkar, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das, Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Khaled Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain and Shoriful Islam.
Taskin Ahmed and Nahid Rana are expected back. Selectors rested both for the Afghanistan Test, and chief selector Habibul Bashar said the plan was to have them fit for the West Indies Tests. Rana has been out since July with a side strain. In the Afghanistan Test, Litton Das scored 102 and 53, and Hasan Mahmud took 5 for 55.
Expected Playing XI for the 1st Test
These are guesses based on the squads and recent matches, so expect changes.
| Bangladesh | West Indies |
| Tanzid Hasan | John Campbell |
| Shadman Islam | Brandon King |
| Najmul Hossain Shanto (c) | Tagenarine Chanderpaul |
| Mominul Haque | Kavem Hodge |
| Mushfiqur Rahim | Roston Chase (c) |
| Litton Das (wk) | Justin Greaves |
| Mehidy Hasan Miraz | Joshua Da Silva (wk) |
| Taijul Islam | Jomel Warrican (vc) |
| Taskin Ahmed | Shamar Joseph |
| Nahid Rana | Kemar Roach |
| Hasan Mahmud | Jayden Seales |
Players to Watch
- Litton Das (Bangladesh): A hundred and a fifty in his last Test, and he keeps wicket too. He’s in strong form.
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz (Bangladesh): He has a history against West Indies. His 12 for 117 against them in 2018 remains the best match figures by a Bangladesh bowler in Tests, and he made his first Test century against them in 2021.
- Taskin Ahmed (Bangladesh): He took 11 wickets in the 2024-25 series in the Caribbean and was named player of the series. If he’s fit, he leads the attack.
- Roston Chase (West Indies): The captain bowls off-spin and bats in the middle order. He has led the side since May 2025, and he led them to the series win over Sri Lanka.
- Jayden Seales (West Indies): He took 10 wickets in the same 2024-25 series and shared the player of the series award with Taskin. He’s one of West Indies’ main threats with the new ball.
Key Battles
- Taskin and Rana vs West Indies’ top order. John Campbell, Brandon King and Tagenarine Chanderpaul will face the new ball first. If Bangladesh’s quicks get early wickets, West Indies’ middle order has to rebuild straight away.
- Seales, Joseph and Roach vs Bangladesh’s openers. Tanzid Hasan scored 83 off 71 balls against Afghanistan, so he’ll look to attack. If the West Indies seamers strike early, Bangladesh’s middle order will be under pressure from the start.
- Mehidy and Taijul vs West Indies’ middle order. Spin often plays a part at Mirpur. West Indies’ batters, including Hodge, Greaves and Chase, will need to play it well, and their own spinners, Chase and Warrican, will aim to do the same to Bangladesh.
Today’s Cricket Match Prediction
Bangladesh are the favourites. They’re at home, they have more depth in both batting and bowling, and they sit well above West Indies in the WTC table. West Indies have beaten Sri Lanka at home and drew in Bangladesh’s last visit to the Caribbean, so they won’t roll over. But their squad is thin, with Hope and Alzarri Joseph missing. We’re backing Bangladesh to win the 1st Test, and the series, with spin likely to play a big part.
Final Words
Bangladesh will be keen to protect their home record, and West Indies will be looking for a strong finish to a hard cycle. Expect spin, early pressure on the top orders, and a rematch of the tight 2024-25 series. Follow Betbricks7 for the latest updates and betting predictions! Place your bet with confidence on Betbricks7. Make your account today or download the Betbricks7 Apk.
FAQs
When is the first Test between Bangladesh and West Indies?
It starts on 28 October 2026 at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur, and runs until 1 November.
How many Tests are in the series?
Two. The second Test is at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium from 5 to 9 November.
Who are the captains?
Najmul Hossain Shanto captains Bangladesh. Roston Chase captains West Indies, with Jomel Warrican as vice-captain.
Is this series part of the World Test Championship?
Yes. Both Tests count toward the 2025-27 World Test Championship.
What happened the last time these teams met in a Test series?
The 2024-25 series in the West Indies ended 1-1. West Indies won the first Test, and Bangladesh won the second.