Bangladesh vs West Indies, 1st Test, West Indies tour of Bangladesh, 2026 – Match Info

The excitement of Test cricket continues as Bangladesh take on the West Indies in the first Test of the West Indies tour of Bangladesh 2026. The match is scheduled to take place at the iconic Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka, Bangladesh, where both teams will look to make a strong start to the series.

Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat first, giving their batters the opportunity to build a solid foundation and put pressure on the West Indies bowling attack. Playing in familiar home conditions, Bangladesh will aim to make the most of their advantage, while the visitors will look to deliver a disciplined bowling performance and restrict the hosts to a manageable total.

Match Details

• Match: Bangladesh vs West Indies, 1st Test
• Series: West Indies tour of Bangladesh, 2026
• Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka, Bangladesh
• Start Time: 9:30 AM local time
• GMT: 3:30 AM
• Indian Standard Time (IST): 9:00 AM
• Toss: Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat
• Umpires: Nitin Menon and Sam Nogajski
• Third Umpire: Asif Yaqoob
• Match Referee: Prakash Bhatt
• Live Streaming (India): FanCode

Bangladesh Squad

Bangladesh have named a squad featuring a blend of experienced players and promising talent. The team will look to make the most of home conditions and establish control over the match.

Playing Squad:
Shadman Islam, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Mominul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto (Captain), Towhid Hridoy, Litton Das (Wicketkeeper), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nayeem Hasan, Taijul Islam, Hasan Mahmud and Shoriful Islam.

Bench:
Mushfiqur Rahim, Jaker Ali, Taskin Ahmed and Ebadot Hossain.

Support Staff:
Mushtaq Ahmed, Shaun Tait, James Pamment, Phil Simmons and Mohammad Ashraful.

West Indies Squad

The West Indies will aim to challenge Bangladesh with a competitive lineup featuring experienced batters, wicketkeeping options and a varied bowling attack. The visitors will need to adapt quickly to the conditions in Dhaka and maintain consistency throughout the five-day contest.

Playing Squad:
John Campbell, Brandon King, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Kavem Hodge, Amir Jangoo (Wicketkeeper), Justin Greaves, Roston Chase (Captain), Jomel Warrican, Shamar Joseph, Jayden Seales and Joshua Bishop.

Bench:
Joshua Da Silva, Shamar Springer, Kemar Roach and Kevin Wickham.

Support Staff:
Rawl Lewis, Daren Sammy, Floyd Reifer, Ravi Rampaul and Rayon Griffith.

Venue Guide: Shere Bangla National Stadium

The Shere Bangla National Stadium, located in Mirpur, Dhaka, is one of Bangladesh’s leading international cricket venues. With a listed seating capacity of approximately 25,000 spectators, the stadium regularly hosts major international cricket matches.

• Stadium: Shere Bangla National Stadium
• City: Dhaka, Bangladesh
• Capacity: 25,000
• Ends: Ispahani End and Aqua Paints End

The conditions at the venue will be an important factor in the match. Bangladesh will look to use their familiarity with the surface to their advantage, while the West Indies will need to adjust their batting and bowling strategies as the game progresses.

Where to Watch Bangladesh vs West Indies 1st Test

Cricket fans in India can check FanCode for live-streaming availability and coverage details for the Bangladesh vs West Indies first Test. Viewers should confirm the latest broadcast schedule and streaming availability before the match.

What to Expect from the Match

With Bangladesh choosing to bat first, the opening innings could play a crucial role in shaping the contest. A strong batting performance from the hosts would put pressure on the West Indies, while early wickets could give the visitors an opportunity to take control.

As the Test progresses, the battle between Bangladesh’s batters and the West Indies bowling attack will be one of the key aspects to watch. Both teams will aim to build momentum and secure an important result in the opening match of the series.

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