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Bangladesh vs West Indies 1st Test Preview: Team News, Pitch Report, Predictions & Betting Tips

The first Test between Bangladesh and West Indies is set to begin at Mirpur on Wednesday. Mushfiqur Rahim could reach a personal milestone, needing just 118 runs to hit 1,000 against the West Indies. The pace bowler Kemar Roach has been a persistent challenge for him since 2009, dismissing him three times over the years.

Bangladesh enter this match under pressure after two losses in the UAE tri-series, failing to win their one-off Test against Afghanistan, and the recent departure of batting coach Mohammad Ashraful. Their batting lineup remains unsettled, with Litton Das's fitness still uncertain. Meanwhile, West Indies come unbeaten in Test series this year, having prepared well in Chennai while their white-ball squad toured India. Bangladesh’s last series win against them dates back to 2018.

Match Prediction

The West Indies look poised to cause an upset at Mirpur. Bangladesh’s recent form is shaky, with coaching changes and fitness doubts clouding their camp. West Indies' bowlers like Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales, and Shamar Joseph could strike early breakthroughs. Posting a strong first innings total around the ground average of 328 would pressure Bangladesh’s spinners significantly.

TSN predicts: West Indies to win.

Pitch Report – Shere Bangla National Stadium

  • Total Matches Played: 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 by Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh
  • Lowest total recorded: 87 all out by Bangladesh vs Pakistan
  • Highest score chased: 209/1 by England vs Bangladesh
  • Lowest score defended: 213 all out by Bangladesh vs West Indies

Head-to-Head Record: Bangladesh vs West Indies in Tests

  • 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

Recent Test Matches Between Teams

  • 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 1st Test

  • Betting angle: West Indies to take more than 3.5 wickets in over 6
  • Odds: 2.20 via Dafabet

Expected Lineups

Bangladesh predicted XI: 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 predicted XI: 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

Odds Comparison

  • Bangladesh win: 1.52 (Dafabet)
  • West Indies win: 2.38 (Dafabet)

How to Watch

  • Date: October 28
  • Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka
  • Start Time: 09:30 a.m. IST
  • TV/Streaming: FanCode

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