Bangladesh will clash with the West Indies in the first Test of the two-game series at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka, starting on Wednesday, October 28.
Bangladesh, captained by Najmul Hossain Shanto, secured a draw in their most recent one-off Test against Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi in October 2026. Meanwhile, West Indies, captained by Roston Chase, levelled a two-match Test series against Pakistan 1-1 at home in August 2026.
BAN vs WI, Test Series 2026, Match 1, Match Details
Match: Bangladesh vs West Indies, Test Series 2026, Match 1
Time & Date: 9:00 AM IST, October 28 to November 1
Venue: Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka
BAN vs WI, Test Series 2026, Match 1 Probable XIs
Bangladesh
Shadman Islam, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Nayeem Hasan
West Indies
Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Brandon King, Kavem Hodge, Amir Jangoo, Joshua Da Silva (wk), Justin Greaves, Roston Chase (c), Joshua Bishop, Jomel Warrican, Shamar Joseph, Jayden Seales
BAN vs WI, Test Series 2026, Match 1 Pitch Report
As seen in the previous games at this venue, we can expect batters to find it tough to score some quick runs. Spinners will have their fair share as the game progresses into the middle overs.
BAN vs WI, Test Series 2026, Match 1 Top Picks
Mushfiqur Rahim
Veteran Bangladesh batter Mushfiqur Rahim has amassed 902 runs in his last 10 Tests at an average of 56.38.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz
Bangladesh all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz has scalped 24 wickets in his last eight Tests. Also, he is expected to do well with the willow.
BAN vs WI, Test Series 2026, Match 1 Captain picks
Najmul Hossain Shanto
Bangladesh skipper Shanto has accumulated 916 runs in his last 10 Tests at an average of 53.88.
Taijul Islam
Bangladesh ace spinner Taijul Islam has racked up 45 wickets in his last 10 Tests at an economy of 2.97 and a strike rate of 58.04.
BAN vs WI, Test Series 2026, Match 1 Head-to-head Dream11 team
Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mushfiqur Rahim (vc), Mominul Haque, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Jayden Seales, Roston Chase, Justin Greaves, Nayeem Hasan, Jomel Warrican, Joshua Bishop
BAN vs WI, Test Series 2026, Match 1 Grand League Dream11 team
Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mominul Haque, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (vc), Taijul Islam (c), Jayden Seales, Roston Chase, Justin Greaves, Nayeem Hasan, Jomel Warrican, Joshua Bishop
